At NAIS Pudong, Academic Excellence and Wellbeing Go Hand in Hand
For many families in Shanghai, choosing the right school begins with a clear question:
Will this school help my child achieve outstanding exam results and enter a leading university?
At Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong, the answer is yes.
Our students consistently achieve excellent academic outcomes, including an average IB Diploma score of 37 and a 100 percent pass rate for the past five consecutive years.
Graduates from NAIS Pudong have gone on to study at many of the world’s most respected universities, including Oxford, Imperial College London, ETH Zurich, University College London, Duke University, the University of Michigan, McGill University, the National University of Singapore, the University of Hong Kong, and the University of Melbourne, among many others.
Academic success remains central to everything we do.
However, the way students achieve that success is evolving.
At NAIS Pudong, we believe the strongest academic outcomes are built on something deeper: confidence, curiosity, resilience, and a genuine sense of belonging.
High academic standards and strong wellbeing are often presented as separate priorities.
In reality, they are closely connected.
Research across Nord Anglia Education shows that students who feel supported, confident, and engaged in school develop stronger focus, greater intellectual curiosity, and higher levels of academic achievement.
A major peer reviewed study, Youth Wellbeing Predicts Later Academic Success, found that students’ wellbeing levels strongly predicted their academic performance months later, even when previous academic attainment and socioeconomic background were taken into account.
When students feel secure and motivated, they are more willing to take intellectual risks, ask questions, and challenge themselves.
This is why wellbeing at NAIS Pudong is not an additional programme. It is built into everyday school life.
Students benefit from strong pastoral care, close relationships with teachers, and a supportive international community where every child is known as an individual.
The result is a learning environment where students can thrive academically while also developing confidence and independence.
Achieving top academic outcomes requires both high expectations and the right support.
At NAIS Pudong, teachers combine academic rigour with personalised guidance. Students are encouraged to think critically, explore ideas deeply, and take ownership of their learning.
Small class sizes and experienced international teachers allow students to receive individual feedback and targeted support as they progress through their studies.
This balance between challenge and support helps students perform at their best while developing a lasting love of learning.
Another defining strength of NAIS Pudong is access to the global opportunities available through Nord Anglia Education.
Through collaborations with leading organisations, students expand their learning far beyond the classroom.
Our partnership with MIT introduces students to real world STEAM challenges that develop innovation, scientific inquiry, and problem solving skills.
Through The Juilliard School, music, drama, and dance become integral parts of the curriculum, helping students build creativity and confidence.
Through UNICEF, students explore sustainability, global responsibility, and social impact.
These experiences help students develop the broader skills universities increasingly value, including collaboration, leadership, and global awareness.
Universities today are looking for more than exam results alone. They want students who demonstrate initiative, curiosity, resilience, and a global perspective.
At NAIS Pudong, students graduate with both.
Our alumni have progressed to universities across the UK, the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Recent destinations include:
University of Oxford
Imperial College London
ETH Zurich
London School of Economics
Duke University
Carnegie Mellon University
University of Michigan
McGill University
University of Hong Kong
National University of Singapore
University of Melbourne
These outcomes reflect both strong academic preparation and the confidence students develop during their time at school.
At NAIS Pudong, success is not simply about achieving excellent exam results.
It is about preparing students to succeed long after those exams are finished.
It is the confidence to take on complex challenges.
The resilience to overcome setbacks.
The curiosity to keep learning throughout life.
When academic excellence is supported by strong wellbeing, personalised teaching, and global opportunities, students are equipped to thrive at university and beyond.
That is the definition of success we believe in.
Choosing the right international school in Shanghai is one of the most important decisions a family will make.
At NAIS Pudong, students achieve excellent academic outcomes while developing the confidence, resilience, and global perspective needed for the future.
Contact our admissions team to learn more or arrange a personalised school visit.
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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