Shanghai World Foreign Language Academy

Located in Shanghai's Xuhui District, Shanghai World Foreign Language Academy is a private secondary school with an outstanding academic reputation. Founded in 1996, the school now provides both junior and senior secondary education across two campuses. The junior secondary division offers regular, bilingual, and integrated curriculum classes, while the senior secondary division provides international high school programmes to meet students' diverse developmental needs. Since its establishment, the school has remained committed to its educational mission of "cultivating modern Chinese citizens who are ready to engage with the world." Guided by the core philosophy of "active participation and dedicated practice," it seeks to nurture students who demonstrate compassion, grace, and confidence. Recognized as a Shanghai Model Unit for Civility, a Model School for Student Conduct, and one of the city's first experimental schools for quality-oriented education, the school employs a range of teaching approaches, including experiential and project-based learning, to unlock students' potential. It aims to develop capable young people who combine a global outlook with a strong cultural foundation. Its elegant campus provides students with an open, well-organized learning environment that encourages interaction and collaboration.