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Shanghai BISS Puxi Open Day & Come & Try ： March 2026 Admissions

Join open days on March 12 or March 21 at The British International School Shanghai, Puxi for prospective families. Explore the English curriculum, new A Level program, and facilities for ages 18 months-18 years. Experience campus life and learn about admissions.

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March is going BIG at The British International School Shanghai, Puxi (BISS)—inviting prospective families to experience firsthand what makes BISS one of Shanghai's leading British international schools.

Whether you're looking for a strong academic pathway, world-class university outcomes or an inspiring environment for your child aged 18 months to 18 years, this is your chance to step onto campus and see the difference.

Two Events, Two Unique Opportunities

March 12 — Open Day

Curious about life at BISS Puxi?

Join the Open Day and explore:

The campus and learning spaces
The English National Curriculum, IGCSE, A Levels & IB Diploma
How BISS support students to thrive academically and personally
The Precision Admissions process that makes joining smooth for families

Perfect for: families who want a full overview and are exploring school options for 2026.

March 21 — Come & Try

Want your child to experience BISS?

This Come & Try event gives children the chance to:

Take part in engaging classroom activities
Experience the learning environment first-hand
Feel the BISS atmosphere and community

Perfect for: families who want to see their child settle in and enjoy the learning experience.

Why BISS Puxi

In 2025, BISS celebrated 20 years of premium British international education.

Nord Anglia global advantage

As part of Nord Anglia Education (90 schools worldwide), BISS students benefit from exclusive collaborations with:

Juilliard | Performing Arts
MIT | STEAM
IMG Academy | Sport
UNICEF | Global citizenship

What's New for August 2026?

BISS welcomes families to discover fresh opportunities coming in 2026, including:

Launch of the A Level Program for ages 16-18
A brand-new building for performing arts and sport
Enhanced Primary STEAM facilities

Quick Facts

Established: 2005
Location: Minhang District
Ages: 18 months – 18 years
Teaching language: English
Class size: 18
Teacher-student ratio: 1:10
Over 100 ECAs + 30 bus routes across the city
50+ nationalities on campus

How to Register

For foreign passport holders
Scan the QR code to register your place

Contact & Location

The British International School Shanghai, Puxi
111 Jinguang Road, Huacao Town, Minhang District
021 6221 7542
[email protected]
www.bisspuxi.com

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Hangzhou Cinema ： 40% Movie Ticket Refund Within First 20 Minutes (Mar-Apr)

Hangzhou's Xi Tian Cheng Era United Cinema offers a 40% ticket refund if you leave within the first 20 minutes of a film. Trial runs March 1 to April 30. Refunds processed on-site at the front desk with no questions asked.

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Hate the Movie? Cinema Pilots to Offer 40% Refunds Within the First 20 Minutes

The Xi Tian Cheng Era United Cinema (时代联合影城) in Hangzhou has launched a trial service called the "Movie Experience Guarantee." If you realize early on that the film you're watching is a "lemon," you no longer have to sit through it just to get your money's worth.

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How the Refund Works

The trial is currently active from March 1 to April 30. Here are the ground rules if you find yourself "stuck" in a bad film:

The 20-Minute Window: You must make your decision within the first 20 minutes of the screening.

The Refund Amount: You get back 40% of the actual price you paid for the ticket.

No Questions Asked: If the film doesn't meet your expectations or the experience is poor, you don't need to provide a long explanation.

On-Site Only: You must take your valid ticket to the cinema's front desk to process the refund. Crucially, you cannot apply for this once you have left the premises.

Why Only 40%?

You might wonder why you don't get a full refund. The cinema explained that under the standard Chinese film industry "split" rules, roughly 60% of the ticket price is automatically allocated to the filmmakers, distributors, and theater chains to cover production and operating costs. The cinema only has control over its own portion of the revenue, which is why they can only offer a 40% return.

A Growing Trend in "Audience Care"

While refunding a ticket after a movie has already started is controversial in the industry—with some arguing that "art" is too subjective to have a return policy—this isn't the first time it has happened. The famous Pang Dong Lai cinema in Henan gained nationwide fame for a similar policy, earning it the nickname of the "cinema that pampers its audience."

The logic behind the move is simple: by giving audiences a way out, theaters are putting pressure on production houses to stop making low-quality movies that rely on a "one-off" sale to unsuspecting viewers.

So, would this 20-minute "escape clause" make you more adventurous with your movie picks, or is a 40% refund just not enough to get you off the couch? Do you think it would actually get you back into the cinema more often? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Source: 新京报

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