Shanghai SMIC Private School

SMIC Private School is a non-profit private school covering education from kindergarten to high school. Established in 2001, it was founded by SMIC, a top domestic high-tech semiconductor company, SMIC Integrated Circuit Manufacturing (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (abbreviated as SMIC). SMIC Private School currently has over 3,000 students from more than 20 countries and regions, and nearly 500 faculty and staff members. The school covers all stages from kindergarten to high school, comprising two divisions: the English Division and the Chinese Division. Among them, the English Division (SMIC-I) follows the American elementary and secondary curriculum, offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), an authoritative American educational evaluation institution. The Chinese Division teaches according to the textbook syllabus prescribed by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission. Additionally, the school's 'Curriculum Integration Center' provides students with first-class English instruction. 'Character*, Pursuit of Excellence, Global Mindset, Joyful Growth' is the educational philosophy of SMIC Private School. It is the school's duty to help students establish correct outlooks on life, values, and the world through education. Therefore, our teachers not only focus on cultivating students' love for lifelong learning but also help them develop integrity, understanding, and tolerance towards others. We continuously create environments, foster atmospheres, build platforms, and provide high-quality education, enabling students to grow in such a teaching environment and become global citizens with correct values. SMIC Private School adheres to the educational philosophy of 'student development first', paying attention to the comprehensive development of every student and emphasizing the expression of their individuality. We firmly believe that every student has potential. Therefore, the school offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities to help students explore their potential and develop their strengths. In addition, the school provides first-class academic programs to stimulate students' creativity and innovative thinking. In 2009, SMIC Private School was awarded the title of 'Outstanding Private Primary and Secondary School' by the China Education Development Foundation and the China Association for Private Education. Furthermore, in 2011 and 2014, it was honored with the titles of 'Advanced School for Characteristic Construction' and 'Demonstration School for School-Running Characteristics' respectively, awarded by the China Association for Private Education.