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Happy Bridge Kindergarten

China, Shanghai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 6 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2009
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), Chinese National Curriculum
Taught languages Japanese, French, Spanish, English, Mandarin
Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Cultural and Language, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten
Introduction

Happy Bridge Kindergarten (HBK) in Changning District, Shanghai, is a private early years program for children aged 1 to 6. The school follows the IB Primary Years Programme framework alongside the Chinese national curriculum and operates as an IB Candidate School. English is the principal language of instruction, with Chinese used as a working language and dedicated mother-tongue support to help children develop language skills at home. The school also offers language clubs in French, Japanese and Spanish to broaden cultural and linguistic exposure. HBK emphasizes inquiry-based, student-centered learning, integrating knowledge, skills and concepts through transdisciplinary themes and responsible action within the IB framework. Facilities include a library, LEGO classrooms, art classrooms and theatre stages, with both indoor and outdoor spaces designed for exploration and collaboration. ESL support assists English learners, while the bilingual environment connects East and West to foster open-minded, reflective learners. HBK welcomes international families seeking partnership.

The Essentials

Happy Bridge Kindergarten has instruction in English, Mandarin.

Location
No. 489 Huaiyin Road, Changning District, Shanghai, China. The school sits in an urban area of Shanghai.

Stages
Pre-K level (18-36 months); K1 level (3-4 years); K2 level (4-5 years); K3 level (5-6 years).

Type
Private kindergarten

Country affiliation
China

School day structure
The schedule of the day is divided by age group; the admissions teacher will send you the course schedule.

Bus service
The school provides transportation with 8 school buses covering most areas of Shanghai.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school provides transportation for students via 8 school buses.

Governance and Ownership
Relying on a leading education group, HBK operates with an experienced pedagogy team. It implements the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and is an IB Candidate School.
Fees
Application fee
- An application fee is required from all applicants; the school's admissions policy states that a complete application must include the application fee.

Tuition fees by year group (amounts)
- The school's public admissions materials and policies do not publish specific tuition amounts by year group or term. Parents are required to complete the enrollment agreement and pay tuition as part of the acceptance process, but no numeric tuition schedule for Pre-K, K1, K2 or K3 is published in the school's public materials.

Tuition billing schedule and payment terms
- The enrollment process requires that, upon acceptance, parents sign and return the enrollment agreement and that tuition is paid before the child's first day of school. This timeline (enrollment agreement signed on acceptance; tuition due before the first day) is stated in the school's admissions steps. Specific term dates, installment options, or invoicing cycles are not published in the materials available to the public.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. Happy Bridge operates as a kindergarten/day program (Pre-K through K3) and does not advertise boarding or residential services.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, meals, transport, extras)
- Transport: the school operates a fleet of school buses and states that school bus service is available (the site notes a total of eight school buses). Specific bus routes, eligibility and bus fees are not published in the school's public admissions materials.
- Uniforms, meals, extracurricular course fees, learning-materials charges, and similar ancillary costs are referenced indirectly (parents receive a pre-admission notice listing items to prepare), but specific fees or prices for uniforms, lunch, after‑school care, or clubs are not published in the school's publicly available materials.

Refund information
- The school's publicly available admissions policy and admissions pages do not publish a detailed refund or fee‑withdrawal schedule (for example, pro‑rata refunds, deadlines, or cancellation penalties are not listed in the materials available to the public).

Fee payment options
- Payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, mobile payment platforms) and details about surcharges, international transfers, or where to send payment are not published in the school's publicly available admissions materials. The school's enrollment process indicates that tuition must be paid before the first day, but the public materials do not state accepted payment methods.

Summary of available fee-related facts
- The school requires an application fee and requires that parents sign an enrollment agreement and pay tuition before the child's first day. The school provides day‑time kindergarten services and school bus transport. Specific numeric amounts for application fees, tuition by year or term, bus fees, uniform costs, meal charges, refund rules, and accepted payment methods are not published in the school's public admissions materials.
Academics

Happy Bridge Kindergarten teaches IB (PYP), Chinese National Curriculum for students aged 1 to 6.

Curriculum
HBK uses the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework and aligns it with Chinese national curriculum content. The school operates as an IB Candidate School and emphasizes student-centered inquiry-based learning, integrating knowledge, skills and concepts through transdisciplinary themes and responsible actions. English is the main language of instruction, and daily communication includes both English and the children's mother tongue to support language development. HBK connects East and West through its IB curriculum and bilingual learning environment to develop open-minded, reflective learners.

Higher Education Progression
Most children go to bilingual schools in Shanghai after graduation; some go to international schools or foreign primary schools directly.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school is committed to creating an open-minded and caring learning community, a place where everyone enjoys discovery, embraces differences and values creativity. Relying on the IB Primary Years Programme, HBK integrates advanced educational concepts and implements student-centered inquiry-based learning. The learning environment emphasizes curiosity, collaboration and responsible action as core components of development. The aim is to develop international citizens with open minds, diligent thinking, self-discipline and responsibility for society.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
HBK provides an Inclusion Program that diversifies and differentiates classroom practice and assessments based on students' individual needs. The aim is to provide each student with the best chance to meet their maximum learning potential across the full spectrum of learning ability, addressing short-term and long-term needs and providing support in the most appropriate setting with available resources. Teaching approaches are planned with high expectations and opportunities are provided for all pupils to achieve, with support where required. The program recognizes diverse experiences, interests and strengths and ensures access to the full curriculum through differentiated planning, resources and teaching methods.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the main language of instruction at HBK, and all students from Pre-K to K3 also participate in learning a language other than English. Instruction in Japanese is provided by a specialist language teacher, enabling continuity of language learning into neighboring secondary schools, and optional French, Japanese and Spanish club courses are available. ESL students are supported by the English as a Second Language programme to participate fully in the academic program and social life. Working languages are Chinese and English; language of instruction is English and Chinese; mother-tongue support is provided to acknowledge and develop students' home languages.

Safeguarding
HBK's Inclusion Policy emphasizes creating effective learning environments in which the contributions of all pupils are valued and pupils can feel secure and are able to contribute appropriately. The policy aims to promote pupils' moral, social and cultural development and to prepare all pupils for opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life. Language instruction is differentiated to meet the needs of all learners and promotes international-mindedness in the school through additive bilingualism and biculturalism. Roles and responsibilities for safeguarding and inclusion are defined for administration, teaching staff, specialists, support staff, parents and students, with governance oversight to ensure safeguarding while delivering inclusion and access to learning.
Parent Experience

Community
The school has an open-minded and caring learning community that embraces differences and values creativity. The IB Primary Years Programme framework is used, and HBK is an IB Candidate School delivering student-centered inquiry-based learning. English is the main language of instruction; mother-tongue support is provided, with English and Chinese as working languages, and optional French, Japanese and Spanish clubs available through language pathways. HBK fosters a connected community with regular School News, Activities and Field Trip updates, including events such as Mother's Day and field trips, and in May 2024 HBK was authorized as an IB World School for the Primary Years Programme.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
HBK Shanghai features a library, LEGO classrooms, art classrooms, and theatre stages. The campus includes indoor and outdoor activity spaces designed to support exploration and collaborative learning. Classrooms and shared spaces are arranged to encourage interaction, inquiry, and hands-on projects within the IB framework. The environment supports a range of learning experiences across literacy, arts, and social development in a safe, welcoming setting.

Sports Facilities
Indoor and outdoor activity spaces support physical education and active play. These spaces enable small-group games, movement activities, and sport-related exploration as part of the IB program. The school integrates movement and outdoor exploration into its learning approach. The facilities are designed to accommodate a variety of activities on a single campus.

Academic Facilities
HBK follows the IB Primary Years Programme and integrates it with the local curriculum. English is the main language of instruction, with Chinese also used as a working language, and additional language clubs (French, Japanese, Spanish) available. The school provides a library, LEGO classrooms, art classrooms, and theatre stages as learning spaces to support inquiry-based projects. ESL support is provided to assist students learning English, and mother-tongue support helps students develop language skills in their home languages.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Club Courses are offered to extend learning beyond regular classes. Optional language clubs are available for French, Japanese, and Spanish. These clubs supplement the IB-based inquiry by providing opportunities for language development and cross-cultural collaboration. Additional clubs and activities broaden interests and skills beyond the core curriculum.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
HBK uses the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework and is an IB Candidate School. The school emphasizes student-centered, inquiry-based learning. Knowledge, skills and concepts are integrated into transdisciplinary themes to cultivate curiosity and responsible action, supporting active learning.

Arts & Creative
The school has a library, LEGO classrooms, art classrooms and theatre stages. Students express creativity through two- and three-dimensional art and participate in art exhibitions and drama shows.

Cultural & Language
English is the main language of instruction. Students learn an additional language, with Japanese taught by a specialist and optional French, Japanese and Spanish club courses available. Staff language profile includes English, Chinese, Japanese, French and Spanish; student language profile includes Chinese, Japanese and English. Mother-tongue support is provided for learners who speak a language at home other than Chinese.

Social & Hobbies
Morning Exercise is a daily activity guided by the sports coach, with children listening to the whistle and adjusting their pace. Theme featured activities include Winter Camp, Summer Camp, Music Festival, Lantern Festival and Arbor Day. Art Exhibition and Drama Show are regular events, and Graduation Ceremony and Sports Day are part of school life.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Daily morning exercise builds physical fitness, balance and self-discipline. The kindergarten emphasizes sports and outdoor activity as part of wellbeing, including Sports Day and other physical activities.
Languages

Language Provision
Working languages are Chinese and English; language of instruction is English and Chinese. English is the main language of instruction, and Pre-K to K3 participate in learning a language other than English. ESL supports English learners, and mother-tongue support is provided for home languages. The language policy lists multiple staff languages and student languages (staff: English, Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish, etc.; students: Chinese, Japanese, German, English).

Bilingual Teaching
English and Chinese are working languages. English is the main language of instruction. Pre-K to K3 learn a language other than English, with Japanese taught by a specialist; there are optional French, Japanese and Spanish club courses. ESL and mother-tongue support are provided.

Immersion Programs
Japanese is taught by a specialist language teacher to extend language learning; optional French, Japanese and Spanish club courses are available.
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