Concordia International School () is a private, Christian, international school located in Pudong, Shanghai, China. Founded in 1998, the school is a part of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS).
History
Concordia was created in 1998 and has expanded from 22 students and 14 staff members under founder Allan Schmidt to its present enrolment of over 1,200 students from pre-K to grade 12 under the leadership of head of school Steve Winkelman.
In August 2007, the school opened its new elementary school building (which replaced an existing structure) and the David F. Rittmann Fine Arts Centre (which includes a 450-seat theatre for drama, 2D and 3D art rooms, an art gallery, band/choir/orchestra rooms, and music practise rooms).
For the 2015/2016 academic year, Concordia erected a new welcome centre, cooking studio, theatre room, business centre, student media centre, artificial turf, and a blue track. For the start of the 2016/2017 school year, Concordia constructed additional wall extensions enclosing routes between and into buildings, a new music department office, a new Luther meeting room, and a middle school classroom (where the previous Luther room used to be).
Religious affiliation
Concordia follows the traditional education of the LCMS. Concordia International School Shanghai is one of the LCMS's three international schools in Asia. Concordia welcomes students and families of all faiths.
Programs and services
Concordia International School Shanghai provides a variety of programmes for students in grades pre-K through 12. Programs include sports such as soccer, softball, tennis, swimming, basketball, volleyball, baseball, cross country, track, and ultimate frisbee.
Concordia is a member of the Asia Pacific Activities Conference which hosts competition events for international schools in China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines. Concordia also participates in APAC with various athletics and arts teams.
Concordia International School Shanghai is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). In addition, Concordia is also a member of associations, such as ACAMIS and EARCOS.