China, Shanghai
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The school offers a broad co-curricular programme with more than 140 CCAs across STEM, arts, languages, and academics. The MIT Maker Space provides hands-on technology projects, and the Robotics Club offers robotics activities. STEAM lessons and hands-on projects develop problem-solving and teamwork.
Music, dance, and drama are integrated into daily learning. Juilliard alumni visit to provide learning from leading performing arts professionals. The school has a theatre and facilities that support performing arts.
International Week celebrates nationalities with cultural activities and helps students develop cross-cultural awareness.
The ASA programme runs from 3:15–4:15pm each school day, with some activities scheduled before school and at weekends. CCAs include cooking, Kung Fu, ballet, rugby, and other hobbies.
The CCAs include community and expression, and the ASA programme includes activities that involve giving back to the community.
CCAs include leadership opportunities and career development to foster lifelong learners and leaders.
Sports are offered with multiple teams across several disciplines, supported by extensive facilities. Swimming is included in the PE program for younger students. Mindfulness and wellness activities are part of the school routine.
Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong (NAIS Pudong) opened in 2002 and is located in the Pudong New District of Shanghai. The school follows the English National Curriculum through Early Years and Primary, offers IGCSE at Years 10–11 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 12–13; age range is 2–18. Campus facilities include an MIT Maker Space, indoor swimming pool, two sports halls and both grass and artificial-turf football pitches — the site notes it has one of the few natural grass football pitches in Pudong. NAIS Pudong lists over 140 co-curricular activities and partnerships with organisations such as The Juilliard School, MIT and UNICEF; the school also highlights its Model United Nations and Social Impact Programme. For families relocating from overseas, key practical details (address, tuition by year group, transport options) are published on the school website and the Admissions team is listed for enquiries.