Accreditation
In August 2026, Shanghai Changqing School joined the KLESA network and announced that it had received Cognia accreditation.
The recognition described in this report applies specifically to Shanghai Changqing School, rather than to CIC as a group.
School-level recognition
Cognia reviews areas including school governance, curriculum and teaching, faculty development, student support and continuous improvement. The process is intended to help schools examine how their systems support learning over time.
For Shanghai Changqing School, the announcement marked an external review of its international teaching management, curriculum implementation and student-support systems.
KLESA network
Within the KLESA network, the school can take part in shared work around curriculum, teacher development, progression planning and international school exchange.
The aim is to support students as they consider different post-secondary pathways in China and abroad, while helping the school continue to align day-to-day practice with internationally recognized quality frameworks.
Recognition is most useful when it becomes a starting point for ongoing school improvement.
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