Shanghai Arete Bilingual School (SABS) is a private K-12 boarding school co-founded by CIFI Education, Huashi (Shanghai) Education

Investment Co., Ltd, Loyal Valley Innovation Capital, and the Shanghai International Automobile City Group. SABS is located in Anting area, Jiading District in Shanghai, and offers international curriculum for Chinese and expatriate students. SABS has successfully obtained IB certification and officially became an IB world  school, implementing PYP and DP curriculum. With a mission focused on student development, SABS strives to cultivate world citizens with original spirits, a love for China, and international visions. The goal is to enable every student to become a successful learner, a confident and creative leader, a tolerant and responsible citizen, and a pursuer of a happy life with balanced development in art and sports.

CIFI Education Group

CIFI Education was established in 2016 with its headquarter located in Shanghai. We take "light up life of each individual with love" as our mission and focus on developing high-qualified education with our own characteristics by investing and running schools, doing course research and development, providing training for teachers and trusteeship for students, and constructing laboratories.

By establishing a cooperative relationship with East China Normal University, Communication University of China, Shanghai Normal University and other high-quality educational resources and relying on the strong strength of CIFI Group, CIFI Education enjoys rich experience in educational investment and management and has an excellent education management team. We have been working hard and in a unique way in the education field. Our institutions can be seen in core cities including Shanghai, Chongqing, Tianjin, Hangzhou and Changsha. We have more than ten schools including East China Normal University Affiliated Bilingual School, Chongqing Zhongxu School Affiliated to East China Normal University, Zhoushan Zhongxu School Affiliated to Shanghai Normal University, and A-STEM Kindergarten, etc. Apart from this, we have also built up the following special educational projects: East China Normal University Postdoctoral Workstation, STEAM Youth Innovation Center, Future Cities Lab, Future Pastoral Lab, the Da Vinci Flying Bionic Lab, and the Brewing-Wonder-Life Lab.

East China Normal University 

Cofounded in October 1951 by China’s Department of Education and Shanghai Municipal Government, East China Normal University (ECNU) is one of the most prestigious research universities in China, and is one of the key institutions in the national “Project 211” and “Project 985.” It was established at the original site of Daxia University (1924). Formed on the basis of Daxia and Guanghua University (1925), ECNU also absorbed academic departments from Fudan University, Tongji University, Zhejiang University, St. Johns University, and other institutions. With the spirit of “Excelsior and Integrity” and the tradition of “Integrating Learning and Thinking, Fusing East with West,” the school pursues the goal of “Wisdom,Character, and Community” and follows the motto of “creating values, setting models.” ECNU has achieved notable success in teacher training, scientific research, community service, and international exchange. Attaching great importance to international cooperation, the university has established exchange programs and partnerships with a number of world-renowned academic institutions. Most recently, it has cofounded NYU-Shanghai with New York University, the first China-U.S. joint university with independent legal entity.

Given its forte in pedagogy and education, ECNU provides ECNUAS with educational ideas, curriculum resources, teaching management support, professional training, and international education resources, etc. ECNUAS will serve as a base for new teacher practical training and will also make full use of ECNU’s academic resources in humanities, arts, mathematics, sciences, and sports to offer students a broader perspective and more diverse opportunities for exploration.

School Vision and Mission

Vision: 

•      Originate from China, Impact the world

Mission:

•      We integrate the best of eastern and western educational philosophy and practices. On the backdrop of educational reforms in China, we strive to seize the opportunity of the age to create a Chinese-English bilingual education that meets the developmental needs of every child, that lays a solid foundation for their life-long learning, and that builds a competitive edge and collaborative abilities for their future lives. The teaching and learning in our schools is characterized by four main features including quality, integration, diverse, and caring. 

•      To this end, we identify and utilize high quality educational resources locally, nationally, and internationally, create and provide every child with a rigorous bilingual curriculum that is focused, systematic, multi-cultural, and full of options. We require and support each staff member to uphold the highest professional standards when they work with children and when they develop as professionals and leaders.     

We stick to a student-oriented approach, and aim to cultivate world citizens with originality, global perspective, and Chinese traditions. Students of SABS will be:

Successful Learners: active and life-long learners with critical thinking ability, acute awareness for problem solving, and skills for integrating information.

Confident and Creative Leaders: confident, optimistic leaders who are willing to confront challenges. Problem solvers who actively integrate available resources and demonstrate communicative skills and leadership potential.

Understanding and responsible citizens: world citizens with global perspective, intercultural understanding, social responsibility and a strong sense of justice.

Well-rounded individuals: versatile people with adaptability and balance who excel at both intellectual pursuits and athletic and artistic fields.  

Holistic Education

Drawing on the whole-child education framework proposed by UNESCO (1996),combined with our school's practice rooted in excellent Chinese cultural heritageand an international education philosophy, the following four domains ofstudent development are proposed as the SABS definition of holistic education:

•Learn to Be | Become a person who loves the country, appreciates the rich Chinese cultural heritage, embodies loyalty and kindness, adheres to principles,maintains an open mind, develops in a well-rounded manner, and achieves physical and mental well-being.

•Learn to Know | Acquire knowledge and skills, learn how to learn, and demonstrate qualities of active inquiry and diligent thinking, laying the foundation for becoming a successful learner.

•Learn to Do | Develop problem-solving skills and gain experience through daily learning, team activities, and social practices. Learn to make responsible choices and commitments, reflect promptly, and show resilience in the face of setbacks.

•Learn to Live Together | Learn to respect, understand, tolerate, and cooperate with others. Become someone who excels in communication, knows how to care for others, and demonstrates leadership abilities.

K-12 Educational Characteristics

We have decided to adopt a three-dimensional curriculum framework,comprising academic, pastoral, and hidden curriculum, to  continually review and develop our school curriculum. In order to respect and nurture diversity, we have implemented a range of strategies. These include the“ One Child One Timetable” for interest-oriented electives, the“ One Child One Sports Skill” sports team program, the“ One Child One Musical Instrument” music education plan, and the“ One Child One Evaluation” strategy for personalized assessment.We endeavor to integrate various curricula, pedagogical approaches, community resources, and diverse cultures together to create a  more supportive learning environment conducive to holistic development. We have developed a range of strategies to nurture and maximize the potential of every child. These strategies include the Student Career Development Plan, Homeroom system, House system, and All-in Advisor system.

International Exchange

As part of the four-house system, students actively engage in a wide range of social practice activities. These activities include cross-cultural exchange and visits, sharing and researching academic experiences, participating in student-led social practice projects, and providing international resource services.

Facilities

Kindergarten Campus  NO.1 South Ande Road, Jiading, Shanghai

Primary and Middle School Campus  NO.800 South Ande Road, Anting New Town, Jiading Shanghai

High School Campus  No.569 Anchi Road, Jiading Shanghai