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Shanghai United International School (SUIS) — Gubei
SUIS Y9-12 secondary campus in Gubei (Changning). IGCSE + IB DP.
Reviews
- SUIS Gubei is the IB PYP campus of the Shanghai United International School group, sitting in the Hongqiao expat area under the Xiehe education group. Parents and teachers place it as a middle ground between local bilingual schools and the top-tier international names like SAS, Dulwich and Wellington, mainly on price.
- It runs a British-track curriculum at the Gubei campus, distinct from the American and Canadian SUIS sites elsewhere in Shanghai.
- Teachers describe high-ability students and a real international school feel. One teacher called it "a solid place to work with high ability kids".
- Salary and housing are reported as competitive: a former head of grade said they earned 40,000 RMB plus a 10,000 RMB housing allowance on departure in 2020. The school is named on Search Associates' list of Shanghai schools considered for true international-school recruiting.
- One teacher group called SUIS "happy here", citing competitive pay and that the school hires Black and POC staff in a market where that is uneven.
Head of school
Bright Liu (刘炜)
Bright Liu (刘炜) serves as the Principal of Shanghai United International School (SUIS) — Gubei. He upholds the school's educational philosophy of "Developing in Harmony, where East Meets West." With over 17 years of experience at the school, he has played a key role in its development from its early stages to becoming a leading international campus in Shanghai. He focuses on providing high-quality, multicultural, and holistic education, leading a diverse team of international and local staff. His leadership emphasizes academic excellence alongside personal development and university preparation, overseeing the school's IGCSE and IB Diploma programmes.
Academic results
- Result Recent aggregate IB DP scores not published on official site. 141 university offers from QS Top 30 and U.S. News Top 30 for Class of 2026.