| Britannica International School Shanghai | |
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1988 Gubei Road Shanghai , China , 201103 | |
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| School type | International School |
| Established | 2 September 2012 |
| Founder | Orbital Education |
| Status | Opened September 2013 |
| Principal | Paul Farrell |
| Age | 2to 18 |
| Number of pupils | Maximum Capacity 750-800 |
| Website | www |
The Britannica International School of Shanghai is a private international school in Shanghai.
The Britannica International School of Shanghai was founded in 2013 by Orbital Education headquartered near Manchester in the UK. [1] Orbital Education is led by Kevin McNeany who previously founded Nord Anglia group. [2] The Founding Principal was Alun Thomas BA Dip Ed. [3]
The Britannica International School is a member of:
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