Discover BISS: A 20-Year Legacy of Student Success

This year, the British International School Shanghai, Puxi (BISS), celebrates 20 years of premium British international education for students aged one to 18.

As a member of the Nord Anglia Education family of 90 schools worldwide, BISS students benefit from unique collaborations with Juilliard, MIT, IMG Academy, and UNICEF—all to enhance opportunities in performing arts, STEAM, sport, and charity initiatives.

BISS welcomes parents to discover the many fresh opportunities available to their children, including 5 brand new scholarships, a sports collaboration with IMG Academy in Florida, and a ‘precision admissions’ process to streamline the start of school.

To book your place, email bpx.admissions@bisspuxi.com, or simply scan the QR code on the poster below…

At BISS Puxi, students benefit from a robust academic foundation provided by the English National Curriculum, IGCSE and International Baccalaureate (IB).

These world-class programs empower students to excel academically and prepare them for admission to top universities around the globe. In fact, 45% of BISS Puxi graduates last year secured places at QS Top 50 universities.

Alumni have been accepted into prestigious institutions like the University of Oxford, Imperial College London, and University College London (UCL).

Members of the Class of 2025 are now pursuing degrees at renowned schools such as the London School of Economics, University of Edinburgh, and University of Warwick in the UK.

Beyond the UK, students are increasingly enrolling at top universities in the US, Canada, and beyond. In addition to our experienced specialists in the region, BISS is a registered SAT and PSAT administrator with College Board.

Basic Information

Established in: 2005
District: Minhang
Years/ages offered: 18 months – 18 years old
Accreditations: CIE, EdExcel, ACAMIS, SAT, DofE, FOBISIA, IB
Tuition fee range: RMB270k-380k
Passport, visa and residency requirements: Foreign passport
Total enrolment: 1,200

Teaching

Language(s) of instruction: English
Class size: 18
Teacher/student ratio: 1:10
Teaching qualifications: BA, MA, PGCE

Academics

Curriculum options: English National Curriculum, IB Diploma
Student performance in standardized tests: average scores and proportions: 35.2 Average IB Score 2025
Number of university admission offers (2025): 100+

Key Facts About BISS

English National Curriculum + IB Diploma
UK’s ‘Talk for Writing’ approach used to improve written English quickly
Senior leaders at the school since 2013
Led by Principal and Shanghai Magnolia Gold Award winner, Andrew Lancaster
Unique collaborations with Juilliard, MIT, UNICEF and IMG Academy
US college sports recruitment through NCSA and IMG Academy.
Athletics taught by Olympic gold medalist, Marlon Devonish
50+ nationalities in the school
Part of a global family of 90 Nord Anglia Education schools
‘Precision Admissions’ process streamlines joining the school, making it easier for families to settle.
House System (Earth, Air, Fire, Water)