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BISS is expanding its campus and enhancing its offering! Find out why it’s an exciting time to join the school.

What happens when young voices are given a platform, a purpose, and the confidence to speak? At BISS Talks 2026, the answer was clear, powerful ideas, courageous storytelling, and truly inspiring performances.

At the SISAC Step 2 'Cross the River' competition, BISS was one of the only schools able to field two full teams — a powerful statement of our commitment to providing meaningful sporting opportunities for girls and boys.

At The British International School Shanghai, Mathematics remains one of our strongest academic pillars. Reflecting on our whole-school mathematics data has given us a deeper understanding of how our students learn, what supports their progress most effectively, and where we can refine our approach to further elevate outcomes.

BISS is pleased to announce that the UK's A level programme will be offered from August 2026. This is in addition to the IB Diploma, giving students aged 16-18 more pathways to top universities.

The time had come for our BISS student athletes to showcase their talents in the 2025 Primary FOBISIA Friendly Games. Flagbearers, William Eagle Wang and Lucy Coffin, led us into the stadium under the scorching 34-degree weather with high humidity. Day 1 commenced with athletics and swimming.

BISS film students receive this unique opportunity with the top film producer after winning the Nord Anglia Global Campus Film Festival Competition. This competition involved 960 students from 22 Nord Anglia schools worldwide.

Earlier this year, I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Orlando, Florida, to participate in the Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference (NLC) - an experience that challenged, inspired and rewarded me in unforgettable ways. From the Shanghai Regional Round to the Chengdu National Round, and finally, just a week ago, the Orlando Global Round, our BPA journey over the past six months has been unlike anything we’ve ever experienced.

The team set off to Chengdu to compete in the first NAE Multisports games since 2019. Twenty-one boys and girls, from Years 4 and 5 were looking forward to competing in a two-day tournament of athletics and football. For most of these students, this was their first sports tour and there was a great deal of excitement, sprinkled with a touch of nervousness.

As our Year 13 students prepare for IB exams, they continue to receive exciting university offers from around the world. New additions to our list include renowned institutions such as New York University (Shanghai and New York), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Italy), and McGill University (Canada). Students applying to the United States have earned acceptances from respected universities like New York University, Tufts University, University of Southern California and University of California San Diego.

BISS student, Florencia, has been recognised by IMG Academy for her incredible sportsmanship and skill in volleyball, earning her a summer scholarship to Florida.

We recently received the very exciting news that three of our students have won special awards for their exceptional performances in last summer's Pearson Edexcel IGCSE examinations — ahead of 70,000 students globally. The Pearson Outstanding Learner Awards recognise students who have achieved the highest marks in subjects in their country or across the whole world.

On Friday 13 October, Ryan King and Alfred Creissen delivered a workshop on the importance of striking the perfect balance between play-based learning and academic rigour, especially during a child's crucial Reception years.

Last week, our Year 3 students embarked on an exhilarating and educational trip to Dinosaur World in the beautiful Gucun Park. This excursion was designed to provide children with an immersive experience into the world of prehistoric creatures. Think of a place where imagination meets history and young minds can transport themselves back in time to an era ruled by mighty dinosaurs; Dinosaur World was just that! Life-sized replicas, interactive displays, and engaging activities awaited our excited explorers.

This year, to support our collaboration with UNICEF, we celebrated World Food Day on Monday 16 October in the Secondary School. On this day, BISS Puxi transformed into a vibrant culinary hub, bringing together students, parents and teachers for an unforgettable World Food Day celebration. This joyous event took place at the Well of Knowledge and featured an array of delectable dishes showcasing our diverse community.

On Saturday 14 October, the BISS Lions Swim Team attended the SSL Round 1 Swim Meet at Shanghai Singapore International School. It was our first swim meet of the academic year, and we were all intoxicated by the wonderful atmosphere and the great performances of all our swimmers.

Avenues New York and Avenues São Paulo join the Nord Anglia Education family of international schools. The two Avenues schools have exceptional reputations for teaching and learning innovation, with students graduating as accomplished global citizens. This takes our global family to 87 schools across 33 countries.

The Year 5 Greek Picnic on Friday 13 October served as an introduction to our exciting new topic: ancient Greece. Over the next few weeks, the children will immerse themselves in the rich history, mythology, and cultural heritage of this fascinating civilisation.

On Friday 13 October, not deterred by the rain, our talented GCSE and IB Art students went downtown to explore the diverse neighbourhoods of the city to gain inspiration to support them in their coursework unit.