The British School of Shanghai operates campuses in both Puxi and Pudong, offering the English National Curriculum from Early Years through to A Level. The Puxi campus serves primarily primary-age students and lower secondary, while the Pudong campus covers the full range.

The school is the principal British curriculum route in Shanghai for families requiring direct curriculum continuity with UK schooling. GCSE and A Level examinations are offered, with results consistently tracking UK national averages or above. UCAS support is provided for students applying to UK universities; the admissions team has established relationships with UK university admissions processes.

Teaching staff are predominantly British-trained. The pastoral system operates through form tutors and a structured house system. Mandarin is compulsory throughout the school. English language support is available for students for whom English is an additional language.

Admission requires a foreign passport. Early application is advisable, particularly for EYFS and Year 7 entry points. The admissions team can advise on curriculum transition for students arriving from non-UK systems.