Program Overview

Introduction to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) at NAIS Pudong is a highly regarded program that prepares students for further education and life beyond school. The program is designed for students aged 16-18 and is recognized worldwide for its academic excellence.

The IB Mission Statement

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. The IB works with schools, governments, and international bodies to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment.

The IB Curriculum Model

The academic program requires students to study six subjects, one from each of the six groups, as well as the requirements of the three core components. The six subject groups are:

• Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature
• Group 2: Language Acquisition
• Group 3: Individuals and Societies
• Group 4: Sciences
• Group 5: Mathematics
• Group 6: The Arts or an Elective from Group 3 or Group 4

The academic International Baccalaureate subjects are supported by the IBDP core components:

• Extended Essay (EE) a 4,000-word essay on a subject of interest to the student
• Theory of Knowledge (TOK) this invites students to question the basis and limits of knowledge from their own perspective
• CAS (Creativity, Activity and Service) students participate in various purposeful and personally challenging activities related to these three areas

Why Choose the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at NAIS Pudong

The IB Diploma Programme offers a proven pathway to success, with universities worldwide holding the IB Diploma in high esteem. The program promotes independent learning, encouraging students to become internationally minded and to drive their own self-directed learning. It also encourages global awareness, with students mastering a foreign language or learning about other cultures and political systems.

Academic Excellence

The IB Diploma Programme at NAIS Pudong provides excellent preparation for the rigors of university and adult life. The program is widely recognized as the leading post-16 qualification currently available. Students achieve high marks in exams and learn to make a difference in the world outside the classroom.

A Typical Day at NAIS Pudong

A typical day for senior students at NAIS Pudong includes:

• Morning mindfulness, where students begin their day in advisory groups before lessons begin
• Engaging lessons, such as History of the World, which is brought to life by outstanding teachers
• Guidance lessons, where students focus on wellbeing and university applications
• Expert knowledge in chosen subjects, such as finding derivatives of parametric equations or articulating the complex constructed nature of texts
• Connecting subjects, where students explore the concept of "mens et manus" or mind and hand, as advocated by MIT
• Getting involved, where house leaders organize events for all students across a range of activities, giving them the chance to learn leadership skills while giving back to the school community

Leading IB School in Shanghai

NAIS Pudong is among the best IB schools in Shanghai, with graduates frequently outperforming the rest of the world by earning average scores of 37 points. Several students also achieve the maximum 45 points score, which places them in the top 0.5% of IBDP graduates worldwide.