CCA

The CCA program at WLSA Shanghai Academy is driven by the collaboration of both faculty and students. It is designed to empower students to explore their genuine interests, uncover their hidden potential, expand their intellectual horizons and cultivate a sense of purpose through hands-on experiences.
— Brian Jordan
Director of CCA
The CCA program at WLSA Shanghai Academy is driven by the collaboration of both faculty and students. It is designed to empower students to explore their genuine interests, uncover their hidden potential, expand their intellectual horizons and cultivate a sense of purpose through hands-on experiences.
— Brian Jordan
Director of CCA
Athletic Sports
Currently, our program competes in 13 sports across 15 varsity teams. Through a communal effort and spirited competition, students develop resilience and a lifelong commitment to excellence through athletic discipline.
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Arts & Performance
Through ensembles like the Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Band, Drama Troupe and Chinese Folk Orchestra, students perform at a professional level while finding their own creative voice across music, movement and art.
Academic Exploration
Focusing on research and historical inquiry, these activities encourage students to look beyond the physical limits of the traditional classroom. Driven by pure intellectual curiosity, students pursue independent projects and dive deeper into specialized fields.
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Clubs & Leadership
Our ecosystem of over 80 vibrant interest-based clubs is entirely co-driven by faculty and students. Here, every unique passion finds a community. Through the independence of managing their own organizations, students develop authentic leadership skills in a real-world context.
Faculty-Led CCAs
Focusing on high-level academics and premier competitions, these programs are personally mentored by our most experienced faculty. Students receive systematic, high-intensity training and strategic guidance. Under expert mentorship, they consistently go beyond their personal limits in both national and international arenas, achieving outstanding results that mark the point where curiosity grows into real expertise.
Explore the CCA website—designed and managed independently by WLSA students—and experience the authentic narrative of our community, told in their own words.
Athletic Sports
Currently, our program competes in 13 sports across 15 varsity teams. Through a communal effort and spirited competition, students develop resilience and a lifelong commitment to excellence through athletic discipline.
- ...
Arts & Performance
Through ensembles like the Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Band, Drama Troupe and Chinese Folk Orchestra, students perform at a professional level while finding their own creative voice across music, movement and art.
Academic Exploration
Focusing on research and historical inquiry, these activities encourage students to look beyond the physical limits of the traditional classroom. Driven by pure intellectual curiosity, students pursue independent projects and dive deeper into specialized fields.
- ...
Clubs & Leadership
Our ecosystem of over 80 vibrant interest-based clubs is entirely co-driven by faculty and students. Here, every unique passion finds a community. Through the independence of managing their own organizations, students develop authentic leadership skills in a real-world context.
Faculty-Led CCAs
Focusing on high-level academics and premier competitions, these programs are personally mentored by our most experienced faculty. Students receive systematic, high-intensity training and strategic guidance. Under expert mentorship, they consistently go beyond their personal limits in both national and international arenas, achieving outstanding results that mark the point where curiosity grows into real expertise.
Explore the CCA website—designed and managed independently by WLSA students—and experience the authentic narrative of our community, told in their own words.


































