Empowering young leaders to make a meaningful impact

Why WLSA

Education at WLSA extends far beyond the classroom. By blending the different strengths of Eastern and Western educational traditions, our curriculum draws on global resources to prepare students to excel academically, think across cultures and lead with a sense of responsibility.

Global Network & Resources

Global Impact Program (GIP)

Scholarship & Financial Aid

Measured by Excellence

A diverse community united by academic rigor and a global perspective—where students grow into compassionate, capable leaders prepared to make an impact worldwide. Founded in 2012, WLSA Shanghai Academy has seen its graduates admitted to the world’s leading universities, making it the first private international school in China to achieve the "Harvard-Yale-Princeton-Stanford-MIT" grand slam.

830+

Current students Nearly 1,500 alumni worldwide

Average class size

1:6

Teacher-Student ratio 146 teachers 71 administrative and support staff

3:1

Chinese-to-international teacher ratio 70%+ hold a master’s degree or above

6/22

Countries / Chinese provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities

236

students have received scholarships & financial aid covering both secondary and higher education

19 Million