When should I apply?
Applications for the 2026-2027 school year at Concordia are now open!
Application Completed by
Decision Updated by
Round 1
November 10, 2025
December 2025
Round 2
February 28, 2026
March 2026
*Applications submitted on or after March 1, 2026 will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage families to apply early to maximize the chances of receiving an offer.
Where are your teachers from?
Sixty-five percent of our 166 teaching faculty and administration are from North America. All faculty members are certified teachers and 83% hold master’s degrees or higher.
Where are Concordia's students from?
North Americans comprise 54.1% of Concordia’s student body, while a total of 31 passports are represented across the entire student body. The top three passports represented are the United States (48.3%), PRC-Hong Kong (13.3%), and South Korea (8.7%).
What are Concordia's school hours?
School begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 3:20 p.m. for all Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle School students. High School starts at 8:25 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m.
Does Concordia offer English Language Support?
Our core curriculum is offered in the English language. An English assessment may be given as part of the application. Concordia has an ELL program for English Language Learners from Kindergarten to Grade 10. Students will receive push-in and/or pull-out support depending on the level of assistance needed.
Does Concordia offer specialized learning support?
Concordia has limited services for students with special learning needs or specific learning disabilities. We ask families whose children have specialized schooling requirements to provide documentation of these needs and the reason for these requirements. Admission is contingent upon a match between the student’s needs and the level of service that we can provide to ensure the student’s success.
Will my child need to take an entrance exam?
Preschool and PreKindergarten applicants will be asked to do a school readiness interview.
Kindergarten to Grade 12 applicants might be required to do an English assessment to determine the student’s level of English language proficiency.
How do you prepare high school students for university entrance?
At Concordia, we view the holistic development of each student as preparation for success in college and life satisfaction. Counselors work with students 1-on-1 in all four years of high school to help them identify their skills and interests and then apply them to many developmental opportunities offered at Concordia and beyond. The counselors hold grade-level meetings for all high school parents and students to offer guidance regarding course selection and university preparation. We offer a full range of Advanced Placement (AP) and Applied Learning courses. We coordinate on-campus recruiting visits from colleges and universities in search of highly qualified students. Also, we host a University Fair in the fall and spring, with 200-300 universities attending each event.
Do you administer other standardized achievement tests?
From Grade 3-Grade 8, we administer the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP), a test developed by the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA). The MAP test is given in three areas: math, reading, and language, and it is administered twice per school year. As an approved SAT, ACT, and AP testing site, we administer the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams on campus.
Where do Concordia graduates attend college or university?
Concordia graduates attend universities all over the world. Whatever a student’s aspirations, they can get there from Concordia. For a comprehensive list of matriculations for the past 3 years, please see our High School Profile.
What is the school’s Christian foundation and what does that mean for my child?
Concordia welcomes students and families from all faith backgrounds. Because our community heritage is rooted in the 175-year old educational traditions of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, we believe every child is a gift from God and are committed in Christian stewardship to educate each holistically in a nurturing environment. Our teachers care as much about your child’s well-being as they do about their academic standings. Teachers partner with students and parents in a learning community that facilitates holistic education with high expectations. The result is a challenging yet supportive environment where all can thrive.
What foreign languages are offered?
Mandarin is compulsory and taught daily from Preschool-Grade 5. Students in Grade 6-12 choose between Spanish and Mandarin. All language programs include levels for students of different language abilities. Mandarin has two major tracks: the Chinese Language and Literature (CLL) track and the Chinese Language and Culture (CLC) track.
What is the technology program at Concordia?
Apple computers are present in every classroom. Early Childhood classrooms have access to iPads. Each student in Kindergarten to 5 is provided with an individual iPad to use in class but also to take home during Online/Hybrid/Distance learning. Grade 3 to 5 iPads are equipped with a keyboard and stylus. Students in Grade 6 to 12 participate in a one-to-one laptop program. Starting in Grade 6, families purchase the required laptop. Technology does not replace paper and pencil; rather, it is used to enrich and enhance the learning process. Students are expected to use technology as an age-appropriate learning tool for research, written work, graphics, and presentations. School provides training on how to use technology wisely and has rules and guidelines for parents and students to abide by.
Does Concordia have Extracurricular Activities?
A wide variety of activities are available after school, including sports, fine arts, and STEM. These are available to our students from Early Childhood through High School. The options change seasonally. School fees cover activities unless otherwise stated. Transportation is provided following most extracurricular activities for students who are enrolled in the school bus transportation service.
Does Concordia provide bus transportation?
Optional bus transportation is available for students in most areas of Pudong and some areas of Puxi before and after school. Bus transportation is also available to regular bus riders following most of the extracurricular activities and athletics programs. The bus fee is not included in the tuition.
Do your students wear school uniforms?
All students in Kindergarten-Grade 12 are required to wear uniforms. Students have multiple options for their tops. Students in Kindergarten-Grade 5 wear navy blue bottoms; students in Grade 6-12 wear either navy blue or khaki bottoms. Students in Grade 6-12 also need a PE uniform. All uniform items can be purchased through our uniform vendor, Cre8te. Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten students do not wear the school uniform but should come dressed for comfort, ease of movement, and self-sufficiency for hygiene and toileting.
What kind of footwear should my child wear?
Shoes and sneakers are students’ choices for footwear. Rubber flip-flops and crocs are not allowed. Sneakers with non-marking soles are required for PE.
To what extent are parents involved with the school?
Concordia is committed to creating a foundation for the entire family’s success and to fostering a strong partnership between school and home. Our Parent Support Organization (PSO) offers many ways to strengthen that partnership. The PSO hosts monthly parent meetings, and parents are invited to become involved in a variety of classroom and school activities. Regular PSO and parent-driven activities include the International Day, Christmas Bazaar, Used Uniform and Book Sales, classroom parties, teacher appreciation events, the Phoenix Shop “spirit store,” and fundraising.
How does the school community help my child in the transition to Concordia?
We understand that transition is challenging no matter where you are coming from. At Concordia, our teachers, counselors, administrators, and families work together to ensure new students and families adjust quickly to not only living in Shanghai but also connecting with the Concordia community. In the Elementary School, counselors assist students that are transitioning into Concordia. Teachers coordinate buddies in the classroom to help new students get connected. From Grade 6-12, the Student Ambassador program plays a key role in welcoming new students and helping them feel at home, in addition to the support provided by our counselors. Our Parent Support Organization also plays a vital role in connecting new families with current ones.
How do you communicate information to school families?
Email is the primary means through which the school communicates with the parent community. Regular information and updates are sent weekly in a school-wide newsletter FOCUS, as well as updated on the school’s mobile application and website. The website and mobile application are great sources of information about the school. Dedicated emails are also sent to parents as needed from each division office or from different leaders from across the school. Students in grades 5-12 also have individual accounts in Powerschool, our student information management system, where parents can be informed about their class schedules, academic performance, and more. Each division also uses dedicated software to facilitate student-teacher and parent-teacher communication and for assigning work. Early Childhood and Elementary School both use Seesaw, while Middle School and High School use Canvas. Each division has a parent WeChat group for notices.
When should I apply?
Where are your teachers from?
Where are Concordia's students from?
What are Concordia's school hours?
Does Concordia offer English Language Support?
Does Concordia offer specialized learning support?
Will my child need to take an entrance exam?
How do you prepare high school students for university entrance?
Do you administer other standardized achievement tests?
Where do Concordia graduates attend college or university?
What is the school’s Christian foundation and what does that mean for my child?
What foreign languages are offered?
What is the technology program at Concordia?
Does Concordia have Extracurricular Activities?
Does Concordia provide bus transportation?
Do your students wear school uniforms?
What kind of footwear should my child wear?
To what extent are parents involved with the school?
How does the school community help my child in the transition to Concordia?
How do you communicate information to school families?