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Dehong Shanghai International Chinese School opened on 1 September 2017 in the Qizhong villa area of Maqiao, Minhang District, Shanghai, as part of the Dehong International Chinese Schools network designed for Chinese students with a bilingual curriculum that combines the Chinese compulsory curriculum with international elements and the Dulwich College International educational philosophy. The Dehong concept blends Chinese heritage with international education to develop global citizens who also value traditional Chinese culture. The school is a sister school to Dulwich College International, sharing a vision to build the best international Chinese schools and to provide high-quality progressive education. In November 2025, Dehong Shanghai became a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS), affirming its governance, safety, and academic standards and linking it to a global network of CIS schools. The Dehong name reflects its roots in Dulwich College International and the historical figure Rong Hong (Yung Wing), illustrating a long-standing connection to Chinese overseas education and the Dulwich family of schools.
Dehong Shanghai emphasizes a safe, caring, inclusive bilingual community where each student is known, with a bilingual environment that values both Chinese heritage and an international outlook. The school community is designed to bring together students, teachers, and families in a collaborative culture that supports learning and wellbeing. The Dehong community hosts a range of events that involve families, including the Worldwise Festival of Music and Book Week, as well as parent-focused programs such as Parent Academy sessions. These activities foster intercultural exchange, celebrate Chinese traditions, and provide opportunities for families to engage with school life.
Parents of Dehong Shanghai are automatically members of Friends of Dehong, the parent organization that serves all Dehong schools and acts as a focal point for the school community. The Friends of Dehong coordinates social activities for families and organizes holiday and year-end celebrations, helping to strengthen school–home connections. Through this group, parents can engage in planning and participating in community events and school initiatives. The school supports parent involvement by offering events like Parent Academy science classes and by hosting large-scale events such as the Worldwise Festival of Music and Book Week, which bring together students, families, and staff. Overall, the PTA framework at Dehong Shanghai centers on structured parent engagement, community-building activities and collaborative partnerships with the school.
Dehong Shanghai International Chinese School opened on 1 September 2017 in the Qizhong villa area of Maqiao, Minhang District, Shanghai. The campus delivers a twelve-year education (Grade 1–12) that blends the Chinese National Curriculum with international elements, guided by Dehong's holistic, inquiry-based framework and the Dulwich College International pedagogical approach. The school emphasises bilingual education, with roughly 50% Chinese-medium and 50% English-medium teaching in Elementary and Middle School, and a shift to predominantly English instruction (about 85% of teaching and learning in English) from Grade 10 onward to support global university pathways. The Dehong curriculum consists of three strands: the CNC content, extended inquiry-based learning (including STEAM, SE21, service, sustainability, and cultural activities), and the international perspectives offered through Dulwich-inspired practice. The enrichment programme (Qidi) covers Humanities, Visual and Performing Arts, Entrepreneurial Practice, Sports, and Music, and the school participates in Worldwise events that connect students with a global network. The campus is designed to support language development, cross-cultural understanding and holistic growth.
