When choosing a school, parents want to know how learning will extend beyond lessons and homework. They want to see opportunities that build confidence, stretch thinking and help children grow into capable, well-rounded young people.
At NAIS Pudong, our membership of FOBISIA, the Federation of British International Schools in Asia, plays an important role in delivering exactly that. It connects our students to a wider international community and gives them access to experiences that enrich learning in meaningful and lasting ways.
FOBISIA is a network of British international schools across Asia that share high expectations for learning, wellbeing and personal development. For students at NAIS Pudong, membership means they are no longer learning only within the walls of one school. They are part of a broader academic and co-curricular community where challenge, collaboration and ambition are encouraged.
These opportunities help students see learning as something active and purposeful. They learn to test their knowledge, perform under pressure and take pride in representing their school.
FOBISIA competitions allow students to apply classroom learning to real problems and competitive environments. This year, NAIS Pudong students have already taken part in the FOBISIA Maths Code Breaking Competition and the FOBISIA Hardy Ramanujan Maths Competition. These events encourage logical thinking, resilience and creativity, while helping students build confidence in their own abilities.
Later this year, our younger learners will take part in the FOBISIA Primary Maths Challenge, giving primary students the chance to develop a positive relationship with challenge from an early age. Experiences like these show children that effort, curiosity and teamwork matter as much as results.
FOBISIA also provides valuable sporting opportunities that support physical wellbeing and character development. NAIS Pudong students have already represented the school at a high level at the FOBISIA Basketball Competition and the FOBISIA Swimming Competition in Thailand.
These events require commitment, teamwork and resilience. Students learn to prepare, travel, compete and reflect, all while building independence and leadership skills. The experience of training and competing alongside peers from other international schools helps students grow in confidence and broaden their perspective.
While FOBISIA brings clear benefits for students, it also supports our teachers in staying connected to best practice across British international education. This matters because confident, well-supported teachers create stronger learning experiences for children.
By working within the FOBISIA network, our staff continue to refine teaching approaches, share ideas with peers and bring fresh thinking back into the classroom. The result is a learning environment where students benefit from both high-quality teaching and a wide range of enrichment opportunities.
FOBISIA membership reflects our belief that education should prepare students for more than exams alone. Through academic competitions, sport and collaboration, students develop confidence, independence and a sense of belonging within a wider international community.
For families at NAIS Pudong, this means your child benefits from a broader range of opportunities to challenge themselves, meaningful experiences beyond the classroom, and learning that builds skills for the future.
FOBISIA membership is one of the many ways NAIS Pudong extends learning beyond the classroom and into the wider world.
If you would like to see how these opportunities support student growth and wellbeing, we would be delighted to welcome you.
Book a school tour or contact our admissions team to find out more about learning at NAIS Pudong.
At Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong we offer a truly global experience with outstanding teachers and exceptional learning opportunities. Our students achieve academic excellence and learn all the skills they need to make a difference in the world outside the classroom.
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