Concordia Chronicle

Concordia Shanghai Newsroom

How Concordia's Music Program Shapes Well-Rounded Individuals

Did you know that Concordia boasts an extensive music program, complete with seven string orchestras, eight choirs, eight bands, and a total of eight dedicated music teachers—seven full-time and 1 part-time? This robust program aligns perfectly with the school's commitment to holistic education, starting in early childhood. Read More

Navigate Your College Path at Concordia's World University Fair, Oct 15

Attention all students, parents, and high school counselors in Shanghai! Mark your calendars for the Concordia World University Fair on October 15th. This event will welcome representatives from 125 colleges and universities from 15 countries.  Read More

The Choreography of Presenting with Kendall Zoller

Concordia International School Shanghai is committed to fostering professional growth and excellence and is excited to host renowned expert Kendall Zoller in October and February this school year for on-campus workshops. Read More

Concordia Students Triumph in World Scholar’s Cup Global Round

Concordia's middle schoolers have once again excelled on the global stage, competing in the World Scholar’s Cup Global Rounds in Xiamen and London. Not only did they win multiple medals and trophies, but all four teams also qualified for the Tournament of Champions at Yale University this November! Read More

Back to School Bash: A Community Triumph Marked by Excitement and Unity

We're absolutely delighted to announce the overwhelming success of our Back to School Bash (B2SB), which took place on the Concordia campus this past Saturday, September 9. This event served as an incredible kickoff to the new academic year, and we can't thank the Concordia families and their friends enough for their enthusiastic participation. Read More

Concordia Celebrates 25 Years of Empowering Futures

This Thursday marked a significant milestone in our school’s history, when we had a big celebration commemorating Concordia Shanghai’s 25 years of knowledge, inspiration, and impact. Read More

Concordia Student Wins Best Presentation Prize at Big Data Conference

Concordia’s academic rigor has consistently nurtured and empowered students to excel in various realms, either it be creative arts, engineering, aerospace, world languages, or data analysis. This summer, six Concordia High School students were selected to showcase their hard work and breakthrough findings in Big Data Analytics at the 6th International Conference on Big Data and Education (ICBDE). Read More

Students Awarded Top Prizes at Chinese Speech Competition

How much do you know about the famous pair of bronze lions at the gate of the Forbidden City? What about the treasures in the Palace Museum in Beijing and the one in Taipei? Well, Concordia students Saanvi S. and Angelina W. know a great deal about these fascinating cultural artifacts. With their wonderful speeches and presentations, they won the 2nd prize (in the ES and MS categories respectively) in the Palace Museum Chinese Speech... Read More

Georgetown Bound, this Concordia Grad Opts for Transformative Gap Year

In a time when most graduates rush to conclude their high school years and begin their next academic chapter, opting for a year-long delay before university might seem like squandering time. However, such is not the case for one of our most recent Concordia graduates from the Class of '23. Read More

Concordia STEM: An Epic 2nd Grade VEX Robotics Battle

In an exhilarating display of ingenuity and collaboration, second-grade students at Concordia took part in a thrilling, in-house VEX GO Robotics Sumo competition on June 6th. The elementary school corridors pulsated with energy and innovative spirit as these young minds dove headfirst into a challenge that melded strategy, creativity, and camaraderie. Read More

Concordia Students Explore Yunnan on a Transformative "Faith Trek"

During the final two weeks of the academic year, students in grades 9 and 10 at Concordia International School Shanghai participate in Explorations, a program designed to impart interpersonal and practical skills through interactive activities. At the same time, 11th graders are busy completing their high school internships. Read More

Worldwide College & University Offers for Concordia Class of 2023

We are so proud of our Class of 2023 graduates, who have successfully completed their high school career and will soon be heading off to their best-fit colleges and universities around the world! Read More

Highlights from the Concordia Class of 2023 Graduation

On Saturday, May 27, 2023, our senior class dressed in caps-and-gowns made their way to the stage to participate in a time-honored rite of passage in front of an audience of their teachers, family and friends. Read More

Road to College: Well-Prepared for Future Studies

The college admissions season is drawing to a close. From the recent acceptance results, we are pleased to learn that our graduating Class of ’23 applied to a wide range of majors, ranging from theater to biomedical engineering and philosophy. Read More

Road to College: Tips from the Class of 2023

Today’s students have so much to consider when choosing a college or university. Not only have acceptances become increasingly competitive over the years, but each individual’s choice must be weighed against their own desires, aspirations, and practical considerations. Read More

Road to College: Making the Right Choice

The journey of college selection and application can be a daunting one, but our seniors have risen to the challenge and made informed decisions about their future. With high school graduation so close on the horizon, we want to celebrate the achievements of our Class of 2023 seniors and share their joy at gaining acceptance into the colleges and universities that fit their academic, cultural, and social needs and expectations. For this week’s... Read More

Strategies to Avoid Summer Slide: Keeping Kids Learning, Active & Engaged

For most kids, the idea of summer is fun and exhilarating. Summer is the only time of the year where children get to spend a lot of time outside of school to do the things they love and enjoy. Read More

Concordia Alum Credits AP for Preparing Him for Law Degree

When asked about necessary skills for a career in law, some might say “professionalism”, as one single comma, whether missing or accidentally added, could cost the client huge sums of money. Others might say “communication”, both external and internal. For Concordia alumnus Julian Chow, other crucial skills include “flexibility,” the ability to quickly switch mindsets, as well as “creativity,” allowing legal professionals to think outside the... Read More