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The halls of the Primary School came alive with excitement, creativity and entrepreneurship as our Years 4, 5, and 6 students proudly hosted a new initiative: BISS-ness Day. What began six weeks ago as a mathematics project centred around financial literacy transformed into a vibrant marketplace filled with innovation, determination and student agency.

The British International School Shanghai is entering an exciting new phase of development, with major upgrades designed to enrich every stage of school life — from our youngest learners in Early Years to our Senior School students preparing for university.

Our Year 12 Biology students recently travelled to the DNA Learning Centre in Suzhou for an exciting and enriching two-day experience in modern genetics and biotechnology. Affiliated with the world-renowned Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, a leading biomedical research institution since 1890 and home to eight Nobel Prize winners, the centre provided students with a unique opportunity to experience advanced molecular biology techniques firsthand.

We’re proud to share some exciting news that reflects the incredible dedication of our students, staff, and wider school community. BISS has achieved Silver of the prestigious Social Impact Distinction – marking the school’s significant progress on working within NAE’s Social Impact Distinction programme.

The 2026 NAE Regional STEAM Festival, hosted at BISS, was an exciting celebration of creativity, innovation and collaboration, bringing together students from across the Nord Anglia Education region to tackle one big question: how can humans survive and thrive on Mars?

In a world full of AI answers, will your child learn how to think? In a world full of AI answers, will your child learn how to think? AI is already transforming how we learn, work, and solve problems. Answers are faster, easier, and everywhere. But when answers are instant, something else matters more than ever: your child’s ability to think independently, question thoughtfully, and adapt with confidence.

The 2026 KS4 and KS5 BISS Lions Sports Awards Ceremony brought together students, families and staff to celebrate a year defined by commitment, resilience and sporting excellence across the BISS Puxi community.

The BISS Lions D1 team competed in the SISAC D1 Finals, bringing together the top six teams in Shanghai - three from Puxi and three from Pudong - in a tournament hosted by Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong. The event was marked by high levels of competitiveness, excitement and excellent football throughout.

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.

A team of 31 students proudly represented the British International School Shanghai at the annual U13 FOBISIA Games, held at the Pattana Sports Resort in Bangkok.

Ten student leaders from BISS Puxi represented the school at the ACAMIS Student Leadership Conference at United World College, Changshu. According to the ACAMIS website, the conference is grounded in the principles of Academic and Cultural Enrichment (ACE). It was designed to provide a safe, inclusive and enriching environment where students could collaborate, test ideas and develop the confidence and skills required to lead change beyond their own school context.

Fifteen dedicated students from BISS Puxi set off early on the morning of Friday 6 March, travelling across Shanghai from Minhang to Pudong for the final Model United Nations conference of the academic year: Wellington MUN. Leaving campus early, the group, a fantastic mix of new delegates attending their first conference and experienced participants, showed impressive commitment as they prepared to represent a range of countries across multiple committees.

BISS is celebrating 20 years of premium British international education in Shanghai. For this anniversary, we’ve reached out to our alumni to see what direction they took after BISS, and how our school proved to be the perfect pathway for their dream careers.

It is Thursday, Period 2 and the Year 10 artists are analysing the portraiture work of Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon. The two artists are often positioned in opposition yet connected by a shared insistence on presence. Whilst their handling of paint, surface and distortion differs, both use portraiture to confront the viewer with form that feels weighted, exposed and unresolved. Our discussion centres on how these works are perceived: not as images to be read quickly, but as encounters that demand sustained looking and emotional attention.

Nord Anglia Education, the leading international schools organisation, has published the final report from its two-year Metacognition Research Project, one of the most comprehensive studies of metacognition in schools to date, in partnership with the Lynch School of Education and Human Development at Boston College.

In the world of performance—be it theater, music, dance, or public speaking—there's one quality that can elevate an act from ordinary to extraordinary: zest. This vibrant energy, characterised by enthusiasm and passion, is what captivates audiences and leaves a lasting impression. Let’s explore how embracing zest can transform your performance and inspire both you and your audience.

We are proud to share an exciting snapshot of early university offers received by our Year 13 students. This stage of the application journey reflects months of careful planning, academic commitment and personal growth. From preparing for subject-specific entrance assessments and interviews to refining personal statements, portfolios and academic profiles, our students have approached this demanding process with maturity, resilience and purpose.

Recently, the school received excellent news as our Year 11 early entry IGCSE Mathematics students received their results from the November examination session. The outcomes were absolutely outstanding, with every student achieving a Grade 8 or Grade 9, and the majority securing the highest possible grade. These results reflect both the students’ commitment and the high level of support provided by their teacher.