ShanghaiApril 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On the occasion of the 36th anniversary of Shanghai’s Pudong development and opening-up, Wellington College China Education Group and Lujiazui Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement on April 18. Through the innovative integration of “Education × City × Industry,” both parties will jointly advance the construction of an international high-quality community in the Qiantan area.
Ms. Qiao Ying, Chair of Wellington College China Education Group, and Mr. Du Shaoxiong, General Manager of Shanghai Lujiazui (Group) Co., Ltd., signed the strategic cooperation agreement on behalf of both parties
Deepening Roots in Qiantan: From Education Pioneer to Ecosystem Builder
As a key strategic area for Pudong’s development and opening-up, the Qiantan International Business Zone has carried the important mission of Shanghai’s urban transformation and upgrading since its initial planning. In 2012, with the groundbreaking of Wellington College International Shanghai, Wellington College China Education Group became one of the first international education brands to enter Qiantan, initiating innovative practices of empowering urban development through education. In 2018, the opening of Shanghai Huili School further enriched the regional education system. Currently, Wellington College China Education Group has over 3,000 students and more than 700 faculty and staff in Shanghai, serving as the core educational engine for the construction of Pudong’s international community. It not only provides high-quality education services to the region but also acts as a key magnet attracting multinational corporations and international families, driving Qiantan’s high-quality development together with community members.
This cooperation is built on 14 years of successful practice, with both parties further consolidating their core strengths: Wellington College China Education Group shares its international education philosophy, curriculum system, faculty resources, and community networks; Lujiazui Group contributes its urban operations experience, industrial integration capabilities, and community service support.
Student Growth
Both parties will jointly launch interdisciplinary practice programs in cutting-edge fields such as technology, finance, and sustainable development. Leveraging Lujiazui Group’s extensive corporate resource network, these programs will provide students with industry visit opportunities, mentorship programs, and practical experiences at leading enterprises, helping students explore career paths and cultivate future core competencies.
Teacher Development
Both parties will regularly host educational innovation forums, cross-sector workshops, and industry trend seminars, creating dialogue channels between teachers and field experts. They will also encourage teachers to integrate cutting-edge industry cases into classrooms and project-based learning, continuously upgrading teaching capabilities and achieving deep integration of educational philosophy with industry demands.
Community Engagement
Both parties will innovatively launch an “Education+” community service model, targeting Qiantan and the broader international community. This includes diverse activities such as future education lectures, parent-child interactions, and open courses, fostering a lifelong learning community. They will also integrate quality resources to build an open, shared, and collaboratively built education ecosystem.
Shaping the Future Together: Helping Pudong Build a New Hub for International Education
As Lujiazui Group’s strategic education partner, Wellington College China Education Group will continue to leverage its international education brand and resource advantages, helping Qiantan create a more forward-looking and intelligent comprehensive service hub, radiating benefits to Pudong and beyond. This cooperation not only deepens the strategic synergy between both parties but also provides an innovative paradigm for education-driven urban development, further injecting new momentum and contributing new strength to Pudong’s development and opening-up.