Teach at Shanghai Community International School in China

Shanghai Community International School was established in 1996 as one of the first international schools in Shanghai. What started as a single campus in the heart of the Changning district of the city, with seven teachers and less than 50 students, has since grown to include over 1,800 students studying at one of three campuses.

Over 25 years ago, we recognized that Shanghai needed a truly international school – a school that focuses on developing the whole child in a supportive and nurturing environment. One that celebrates the spirit of a community-centered and truly internationally-minded education. SCIS was founded to serve that purpose.

Our Mission:

To develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring learners who contribute positively to their communities.

Our Vision:

We will be defined as a school of excellence by each of the constituents of our school community and the Shanghai expatriate population. We envision…

• a diverse student population from around the world
• a system in which every student has equal opportunities for success and university admission based on a variety of performance indicators
• a system meeting the needs of individual learners rather than making the learner fit the system
• a system that allows students to achieve standards through inquiry-based, conceptual learning in motivating, authentic environments
• students who will be well-rounded, community contributors armed with the academic and personal skills to succeed in the adult world and who see the relevance and purpose in their learning
• staff who feel a high degree of purpose, job satisfaction, pride, and personal growth
• parents who feel informed, valued, and satisfied
• a strong connection to the Shanghai community and the perception that SCIS represents ‘excellence’