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Britannica International School, Shanghai, Shanghai 201103

All-through
British schools overseas
Mixed
Ages 2–18

Britannica International School, Shanghai is an all-through school for pupils aged 2 to 18 in Shanghai 201103.

Data last updated 2 Oct 2026

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Paul Farrell
LA:Does not apply
Address:1988 Gubei Road Near Wuzhang Road, Shanghai 201103
Status:open
Opened:25 February 2025

Ofsted Rating

No inspection data available

URN:151904
Diocese:Not applicable

At a Glance

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

Yes

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Britannica International School, Shanghai in detail

Britannica International School, Shanghai in its own words

In its own words: "We are the only British-owned and managed school in the city. At Britannica Shanghai, we combine high academic standards with excellent pastoral care to help nurture our students into becoming the global citizens and leaders of tomorrow. As a parent, you want the very best for your child’s education."

Coming up: an open day on Thursday, 29 October 2026; and an open day on Thursday, 26 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

All school open days in Does not apply

Vision and values (school website)

Source: The school's own website

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Questions parents ask about Britannica International School, Shanghai

What is the catchment area for Britannica International School, Shanghai?

Britannica International School, Shanghai has no fixed catchment boundary. When the school is oversubscribed, Does not apply allocates places on its published criteria - usually looked-after children first, then siblings already at the school, then home-to-school distance. Does not apply has not published a last-distance-offered figure for Britannica International School, Shanghai that we have been able to verify, so the practical cut-off is best judged from the catchment estimate on this page and from the authority's own admissions booklet.

How do I apply to Britannica International School, Shanghai?

Apply through Does not apply's coordinated admissions process, naming Britannica International School, Shanghai on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.

Where is Britannica International School, Shanghai?

Britannica International School, Shanghai is at 1988 Gubei Road Near Wuzhang Road, Shanghai 201103.

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