SABIS ULink International Academy of Shanghai

Located in Jiuting, Songjiang District (No. 559 / 662-G/1 Laiting South Road) on the ULink College campus in southwest Shanghai; the site is a suburban campus with sports and performing-arts facilities. The campus is within reach of Shanghai transport hubs (ULink notes proximity to Hongqiao railway station and subway lines).

SABIS®ULINK operates as a secondary-level international academy offering a multi-year (four-year) senior programme with course options that include A Level and Advanced Placement (AP). External school directories also list it under secondary education.

The school is co-educational and is a joint venture between SABIS® International Education and ULink College of Shanghai (SABIS®ULINK is run as a member of the SABIS network on the ULink campus). The campus that houses the academy also includes facilities used by ULink College (including boarding facilities at the college).

SABIS®ULINK describes a formal learning-support approach that uses regular assessment and monitoring tools (SABIS® Digital Platform, SABIS® 360, Academic Monitoring System) plus follow-up channels such as teacher-led support sessions, peer tutoring and Student Life Organization (SLO) study groups to address learning gaps.

The school does not represent a single national curriculum authority; it is a collaboration between the international SABIS network and ULink College of Shanghai (a China-based education group).

No religious affiliation is stated on the school's official information pages; the academy presents itself as a non-religious international school.

The academic day is a mix of classroom lessons, regular assessments and student-led SLO activities; specific daily start/end times are not published on the site. The school's office hours are listed for enquiries (Mon–Thu 08:00–16:00; Fri 07:30–12:30; Sat 08:00–13:00). For exact student timetables and break/lunch times, contact Admissions.

The school's public pages do not list a dedicated school-bus provider or routings. The ULink campus notes good access to public transport (including Hongqiao railway station and nearby subway lines), and parents are advised to contact the school's admissions team for up-to-date details on any contracted bus services or private transport arrangements.

SABIS ULink International Academy of Shanghai delivers the SABIS® Educational System across primary and secondary stages and prepares secondary students for external Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS & A Level qualifications. At the lower‑secondary/IGCSE stage (roughly Years/Grades 9–10) students follow a broad subject programme—core English, mathematics, sciences, languages and PE—alongside optional IGCSE courses that lead to Cambridge IGCSE examinations. In senior secondary (roughly Years/Grades 11–12) pupils choose AS and A‑Level subjects across sciences, maths, humanities, arts and languages while also meeting requirements for the SABIS High School Diploma where applicable. The full curriculum scope includes SABIS's regular internal assessments and Academic Monitoring System, PSHE/seminar provision, arts, computer science, physical education and a student‑led Student Life Organization, and the programme is aligned with other external tests (SAT/AP/TOEFL) where offered. Exact subject options and the timing of external exams vary by year group and entry point, so consult the school's published subject guides or admissions office for the current, year‑by‑year lists and exam schedule.

SABIS®ULINK describes Social and Emotional Learning as being supported primarily through its SABIS® Student Life Organization (SLO), a student‑led programme that explicitly lists empathy, resilience, leadership and other personal skills among its aims. The SLO runs a weekly “SLO period” and has a Wellness Department that organises events and campaigns to promote healthy lifestyles and social engagement. The SLO's activities (academic, discipline, outreach, wellness, sports and activities departments) are described as providing opportunities for students to develop responsibility, communication, teamwork and emotional growth. These programmes are presented as integrated parts of students' weekly schedules and student life at the school. (Source: SABIS®ULINK SLO page).

The school's “Student Follow‑Up & Support” page states that learning support is an integral part of the SABIS® Educational System at SABIS®ULINK and that student progress is monitored with tools such as SABIS® Digital Platform, SABIS®360 and regular academic assessments. When gaps are identified, the site lists follow‑up options including teacher‑led study groups/support sessions, peer tutoring, Power Study Sessions and SLO‑led academic support. The school webpage does not provide a public list of specific types of Special Educational Needs it can support (for example, autism, dyslexia, ADHD, etc.), nor does it state that it is a specialist SEN institution; that information is not disclosed on the pages reviewed. For specific SEN eligibility or specialist provision you would need to contact the school directly. (Source: SABIS®ULINK Student Follow‑Up & Support).

The school's public website describes general learning support and monitoring systems but does not publish a dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) or ESL programme on the pages reviewed. There is no clear, named EAL provision or EAL staff listed on the school pages consulted. Therefore, the school does not publicly disclose detailed information regarding EAL provision on its website; please contact the school for confirmation of EAL services and staffing. (Sources: SABIS®ULINK main site; Student Follow‑Up & Support).

SABIS®ULINK's site presents student wellbeing as a core pillar of its mission and shows the SLO includes a Wellness Department that organises campaigns and events to promote healthy, balanced lifestyles. The SLO and the school's mission statement both emphasise life skills, personal wellbeing, resilience and empathy as part of students' development. The school explains that many SLO activities give students responsibility and real‑life experience intended to support their personal and social development. The website does not publish a separate, detailed mental‑health policy or a named counselling team on the pages reviewed; for details about clinical or counselling services you should contact the school directly. (Sources: SABIS®ULINK SLO page; Mission & Values).

The school's SLO description includes a Discipline Department that the site says helps ensure a safe environment and runs bullying‑prevention campaigns to raise awareness and help prevent bullying. The site also provides contact details and an admissions email address for enquiries. However, a separate, detailed safeguarding or child‑protection policy (for example a published child‑protection policy document or named Designated Safeguarding Lead) was not found on the public pages reviewed; the school does not appear to publish a discrete child‑protection policy on the site pages consulted. For formal safeguarding policy documents or named safeguarding contacts, please contact the school directly. (Sources: SABIS®ULINK SLO page; Student Follow‑Up & Support; Privacy/Terms pages).

1. Initial research and campus visit. Start by reviewing the school's admissions pages and booking an in-person visit or open day so you can see classes and ask specific questions about curriculum and student support; the SABIS®ULINK site specifically recommends booking an appointment and attending an Open Day where available. Note the school's contact details and office hours before you go (phone and email are listed on the site) so you can confirm documents to bring and timing.

2. Complete the online application form. Parents begin the process by submitting the school's online application form (the form collects student name, DOB, current grade/school, the program and year to enrol, and asks whether the student has taken the ULINK/entry exam). Make sure the basic fields (current grade, proposed programme and intended entry term) are accurate — that information is used to schedule assessments and to confirm whether the school can place the child in the requested year.

3. Prepare and provide supporting documents. SABIS schools typically require supporting documents such as identification, previous-school reports/transcripts and contact information for guardians; while SABIS®ULINK's public application page does not list a full document checklist, other SABIS campus admissions pages state a completed application cannot be finalised without required documents, so be ready to supply transcripts and ID when asked. Ask admissions in advance which originals and certified translations (if any) are required and whether you must upload files or present them in person.

4. Diagnostic/admission assessment. After the application is submitted the school will arrange an admission/diagnostic test (the online form explicitly asks about the ULINK exam), which the school uses to assess appropriate grade-level placement and to identify support needs in core subjects. Expect the assessment to cover English and mathematics and to be used for placement rather than to exclude students — SABIS schools describe admissions as driven by attainment and placement decisions. If possible, ask whether the test is online or on-campus and whether there is any sample material so your child can prepare.

5. Additional meetings or interviews if required. For some candidates (depending on age and results) the school may request a meeting with parents and/or a short interview with the student to discuss academic history, wellbeing needs and language support; this is a common follow-up after diagnostic testing at many SABIS campuses. Use that meeting to confirm language support, subject choices (IGCSE/A-Level or other pathways) and any adjustments the school recommends before entry. If you need an interpreter for the meeting, request that in advance.

6. Placement decision and offer letter. The school will make a placement decision based on the diagnostic results, reports and available seats; SABIS admissions guidance describes placement as the school's final decision and notes options such as extra lessons or summer bridging when a student needs to reach expected standards. If an offer is made you should receive written confirmation (offer letter) with the steps required to accept (deadlines, deposits or required fees) and the start date. Read the offer letter carefully for refund and payment terms before you pay.

7. Accepting the offer and enrolment administration. To reserve the place you will be asked to complete the acceptance steps specified in the offer — typically signing enrolment paperwork and paying the required fees or deposit; SABIS pages for other campuses state that a place is reserved only after required fees are paid. Make sure you get a receipt and a clear start-date, plus any pre-entry requirements (medical forms, uniforms, orientation dates). If you have visa, residency or travel timing constraints, confirm the exact start date and any documentation the admissions office requires for international students.

8. If not immediately offered a place. If the school cannot offer an immediate place, ask the admissions office what next steps are (re-testing windows, summer bridging, or possibility of future intakes) and whether they maintain a record of applicants for future vacancies. Because the school does not publish a detailed public waitlist policy on its admissions pages, you should ask admissions how they handle late openings and whether you should reapply or keep your application active.

There is no scholarship, bursary or financial-aid information published on the SABIS®ULINK public admissions pages or on the school's online application page. Public-facing pages for the school focus on admissions steps, contacts and the academic programme but do not list tuition schedules or scholarship options. If you need information about financial assistance, fee concessions, or merit-based awards, contact the school's admissions office directly (admissions@sabisulink.sabis.net or the phone numbers on the contact page) and request the current fee schedule and any scholarship or discount policies; third‑party school listings also note that the school's yearly fees are not publicly published.

Publicly available information on the SABIS®ULINK site does not describe a formal waitlist or “pool” policy. The school's admissions pages and online application form explain the application and diagnostic-test steps but do not publish a waitlist procedure or ranking method online. If you are concerned about availability for a particular intake, contact the admissions office (phone and email are listed on the school site) and ask: whether applicants are placed on an internal waiting list, how they prioritise openings, whether a deposit is required to hold a future place, and how you will be notified if a place opens.