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Last week, the NAIS Pudong campus had been immersed in the enchanting world of books, sparking a love for reading among both students and teachers. In the PCA room, a meticulously prepared book fair awaited students and parents, providing a space to explore and select their favourite literary options. Thursday brought a special highlight to the week with our "Character Dress-Up Day," where elementary school students were encouraged to portray their beloved book characters.

As Nord Anglia International School (NAIS) Shanghai, Pudong continues its commitment to enhancing student learning, the collaboration between the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Nord Anglia Education (NAE) has grown to be a fantastic initiative to foster a dynamic and enriching educational environment for NAIS Pudong students. This partnership, bridging together the expertise of MIT’s faculty and students with Nord Anglia’s global school network, provides our pupils with a distinctive opportunity to develop essential collaborative skills, gain exposure to real-world problems, and participate in challenging competitions.

The latest episode of INSIGHTS has been released, approaching again the concept of metacognition.  You may be interested to note that this article is available in multiple languages (including Chinese, Spanish and Arabic) by clicking the drop-down arrow in the top-right of the webpage.

Monthly highlights at NAIS Pudong! Our Year 4 students had the amazing opportunity to visit the Zotter Chocolate Theatre to learn all about where chocolate comes from and how it is made. A series of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activities were designed for students in Key Stage 3. We participated the ACAMIS basketball competition, a recent thrilling event held at Xiamen International School, where teams from Hong Kong, Dalian, Beijing, Xiamen, and Shenzhen exhibited exceptional skills and teamwork, creating an electric atmosphere of competition and teamwork.

On the vast majority of Tuesdays at NAIS Pudong we hold a dedicated Talk for parents, with each session focusing on an educational or other topic relevant to our community. Various member of the academic and leadership team will talk to parents of our children about their education, how the school delivers lessons, and to parents of primary school students about the school's activities for students and their significance, helping them to gain insight into how their child explores learning at school through play and other communication.

Following the recent article on AI, in which our Principal shared her thoughts on the technology’s impact in schools, the INSIGHTS team has delved further into some of the challenges and concerns that parents and academic staff now have over AI use by students across the world.

The new lunar year has already begun, and hopefully it follows a relaxing and enjoyable break for all of you, whether you stayed in China or travelled elsewhere.

What makes the Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (aka the “IBDP”) stand out amongst other qualifications offered by schools? As the world’s largest IBDP provider, we’ve got a unique perspective.

In a world that is becoming increasingly interconnected, the need for education to transcend geographical boundaries has never been more crucial. Recognising this, Nord Anglia International School (NAIS) Pudong has embarked on an ambitious journey with its Global Campus program, aimed at fostering a generation of creative, resilient global citizens.

For those who haven’t already read the Nord Anglia INSIGHTS magazine, firstly, may I recommend this wonderful new project to you.  As a school, we’ve already published thought pieces on each of the core articles which I hope you’ve also read, and I think it’s important to see how these thought pieces are demonstrable here at NAIS Pudong.

In the last couple of days – and following the November Drama and Dance visits - we’ve had the pleasure of hosting Brian Drye, the Music Curriculum Specialist from The Juilliard School, one of Broadway's standout trombonists!

A huge shoutout to NAIS Pudong's victorious Basketball team! They marched to glory in the SISAC Boys championships in Suzhou last Saturday – a phenomenal achievement! Despite being a smaller school, NAIS Pudong boasts powerhouse sportsmen and women who can perform at the highest level not only as individuals but as excellent teams too. We believe in unlocking every student's potential and honing their unique talents, continually building confidence.

In late 2023, several NAIS Pudong students embarked on the trip of a lifetime to Les Martinets, Switzerland for a winter trekking project, and this month another group of lucky staff and children undertook the same journey to Europe for a skiing experience in the mountains.

Following the hugely successful visits of our Juilliard Drama and Dance specialists to NAIS Pudong in November 2023, we’re extremely excited for this week’s visit by our Juilliard Music curriculum specialist, Brian Drye.  Brian has been part of The Juilliard School for many years and brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and insight to our community.

Recently, we had the pleasure of welcoming two accomplished alumni back to our school – Joung J., a 2022 graduate, and Sarthak Bodhale, a 2021 graduate.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) is an essential programme offered in schools across the world. At NAIS Pudong, we present a customised EAL programme that aims to meet the needs of the individual.

As the Head of Secondary School at NAIS Pudong, I am eager to share our commitment to fostering critical thinking and deep learning in the dynamic landscape of education.

The academic mainstream isn’t always for everyone, any may not work for a lot of students for a variety of reasons.  To help offer new opportunities to students, NAIS Pudong is thrilled to announce the launch of a groundbreaking academic course, the New Horizons programme.

We are delighted to launch our new scholarships programme, with applications now open for students looking to join Y1 or above from January 2024 onwards.

Leading international schools organisation Nord Anglia Education published its latest digital learning figures for 2023 (January to November), showing usage has grown significantly across both its online platforms — Global Campus and Nord Anglia University.