Something About Company
Shanghai Pacican Foreign Language School, established in April 2015, is a co-educational private boarding school offering a nine-year program (Grades 1–9) in Minhang District’s Pujiang Town (No. 200 Yejaqiao Road). Spanning 35 mu, the campus features modern facilities including a library, science labs, a 400m track, an indoor sports hall, and boarding accommodations with 24/7 supervision.
Educational Philosophy & Curriculum
Guided by the mission of “Cultural Roots, Global Vision, Innovation Cradle, Excellence Incubation,” the school integrates China’s national curriculum with international elements. Core offerings include:
- Foundational Subjects: Rigorous instruction in Chinese, mathematics, and sciences aligned with Shanghai Municipal Education Commission standards.
- Bilingual Immersion: Daily English classes taught by native speakers focus on communicative competence, complemented by elective courses in French or Spanish.
- Holistic Development: The Pacican Integrated Development Curriculum emphasizes four pillars: Learning & Thinking, Language & Communication, Emotion & Health, and Collaboration & Innovation. Highlights include STEM projects, Broadway-style musicals designed by Professor Liu Jian, and community service initiatives.
- Moral Education: A systematic K-9 character-building program fosters civic responsibility through festivals, mentorship, and partnerships with experts from Tsinghua University and East China Normal University.
Teaching Approach & Faculty
With a student-teacher ratio of 12:1, the school employs small-class instruction (avg. 20–25 students per class) to ensure personalized attention. The 106-member faculty includes 7 full-time 外籍教师 and senior educators with an average of 10+ years’ experience, supported by curriculum advisors from NYU and local universities. Classrooms utilize interactive multimedia tools, and project-based learning (PBL) is integrated across disciplines to cultivate critical thinking.
Campus Life & Facilities
The campus blends British architectural aesthetics with green spaces, housing an art center operated in collaboration with the China Welfare Institute. Boarding students benefit from nutritionist-designed meals, weekly workshops on independent living, and annual events like the English Festival and International Cultural Day.
