The British International School Shanghai151 Baoxiang Lu, Shanghai 201802, Jiading (Puxi Nanxiang) 600 Cambridge Forest New Town, 2729 Hunan Lu, Shanghai XXXX, Kangqiao (Pudong) Admissions contactPuxi Nanxiang campus: Sally Embley, (86-21) 5912 5755, ext. 223; s-embley@bissnanxiang.comPudong campus: Christine Bacon, (86-21) 5812 7455; admissions@bisspudong.com OverviewBISS provides a high quality education based on the National Curriculum of England and Wales. Curriculum is tailored to an international setting while maintaining the core values for teaching methodology and pupil evaluation. Emphasis placed on developing good manners and social skills; strong focus on communication with parents.
Program descriptionCurriculum based on the National Curriculum (England) and applies to all pupils Year 1 and above. Years 12 and 13 students are offered the International Baccalaureate. Nursery and Reception students (18 mos.–4 years) follow the Foundation Stage Curriculum based on the UK Early Learning Goals.Grade levels: Pre-nursery, Nursery, Reception, Key Stage 1–4, International Baccalaureate Class size/student-teacher ratio: 22 per class maximum; 12 per class average Tuition (RMB/year): Pre-Nursery, ¥77,550–147,345; Reception, ¥147,345; Years 1–6, ¥170,430; Years 7–9, ¥194,230; Years 10–11, ¥209,050; Years 12–13, ¥211,755 |
Concordia International School Shanghai999 Mingyue Road, Shanghai 201206, Jinqiao (Pudong) Admissions contact(86-21) 5899 0380; admissions@ciss.com.cnOverviewConcordia offers an outstanding, college preparatory American-based curriculum education in a Christian context. Committed in Christian stewardship to educate students holistically in a nurturing environment that includes comprehensive and challenging opportunities in academics, creative arts, spirituality, athletics and extracurricular activities.
Program descriptionAmerican, Advanced PlacementGrade levels: Preschool to Grade 12 Class size and student-teacher ratio: Preschool–Kindergarten, 15 per class; Grades 1–8, 18 per class; Grades 9–12, 20 per class; overall ratio 8.7:1 Tuition (RMB/year): Preschool–Grade 4, ¥176,900; Grades 5–8, ¥185,850–186,400; Grades 9–12, ¥190,900 |
Creative Garden (Special Education Consulting, Shanghai)In the process of changing locations, please call (86-21) 5206 6273 for address Admissions contact(86-21) 5206 6273; inquiries@specialedchina.comOverviewCreative Garden provides intensive, daily programs for children with special needs. Through a wide variety of engaging and therapeutic activities offered at each child’s ability level, children can enjoy learning, experience success, build confidence and strengthen self-esteem. Creative Garden is not a school—it’s a daily program for children with special needs.
Program descriptionHighly individualized program to help each child reach his or her academic, social and behavioral goals.Grade levels: Ages 4 and above; oldest child is currently 15 Class size and student-teacher ratio: 10–12 children per room with at least five adults (not including specialists) Tuition: Varies with program, contact school for fees |
Dulwich College ShanghaiMain Campus266 Lan An Lu, Shanghai 201206, Jinqiao (Pudong) DUCKS Campus 425 Lan An Lu, Shanghai 201206, Jinqiao (Pudong) Admissions contact(86-21) 5899 9910; info@dulwich-shanghai.cnOverviewThrough its outstanding academic curriculum and emphasis on music, performing arts and physical education, Dulwich College Shanghai develops all aspects of the student’s intellectual, physical, creative and social character.
Program descriptionPrestigious private academic institution delivering an enhanced English National Curriculum education to an international group of children from Toddler to Year 9, IGCSE for Years 10 and 11 and the International Baccalaureate for Years 12 and 13.Grade levels: Toddler to Year 13 Class size and student-teacher ratio: Varies for year groups but maximum of 20 with lower maximums for younger years Tuition (RMB/year): ¥26,000–205,000 |
École Française de Shanghai399 Zhuguang Lu, No. 30, Shanghai 201702, Qingpu (Puxi) 1555 Jufeng Lu, Bldg. D, Shanghai 201208, Pudong Admissions contactinscriptions@ef-shanghai.comOverviewEFS is a private institution managed by a parent-elected Board of Trustees and accredited by the AEFE (Agence pour l’Enseignement Français à l’Étranger). Intensive Chinese and bilingual French and English language programs offered in primary and secondary school
Program descriptionFrench curriculum (Éducation Nationale), specific language programs (bilingual French/ English and intensive Chinese) and French exams (DNB, Baccalauréat).Grade levels:Kindergarten to high school (Terminale) Class size/student-teacher ratio: 25 per class (average) Tuition (RMB/year): Inscription fees, ¥12,093; School fees, ¥43,342 – 104,485 |
Livingston American School Shanghai580 Ganxi Lu, Shanghai, 200335, Changning (Puxi)Admissions contactSarah Hancock or Sarina Gao, (86-21) 6238 3511, (86-21) 5218 8372; info@laschina.orgOverviewLivingston American School Shanghai is a private, co-educational, Pre-K through Grade 12 international college preparatory school.
Program descriptionCalifornia Department of Education curriculum with Advanced Placement and Honors classes available for accelerated students.Grade levels: Pre-K to Grade 12 Class size/student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Tuition (RMB/year): Pre-K, ¥85,000; Kindergarten, ¥128,000; Grades 1–5, ¥148,000; Grades 6–8, ¥156,000; Grades 9–12, ¥161,000 |
Rainbow Bridge International School2381 Hongqiao Lu (Zoo’s East Gate), Shanghai, Hongqiao (Puxi)Admissions contact(86-21) 6268 9773; rbis@sh163.netOverviewRBIS is an intimate, diverse community that provides a nurturing environment designed to enable each child to reach his or her full potential. American-based curriculum adheres to international standards and aims to cultivate the academic, social, emotional and creative abilities in all students.
Program descriptionAmerican-based curriculumGrade levels: 18 months to Grade 5 Class size and student-teacher ratio: Toddler class, 6:1, Preschool–Kindergarten, 8:1, Elementary, 9:1 Tuition (RMB/year): Preschool–Pre-K, ¥51,300–85,500; Kindergarten, ¥90,000; Elementary, ¥118,800 |
Shanghai American School258 Jinfeng Lu, Shanghai 201107, Zhudi Town, Minhang (Puxi) Shanghai Links Executive Community, 1600 Lingbai Lu, Shanghai 201201, San Jia Gang (Pudong)Admissions contact(86-21) 6221 1445; admission@saschina.orgOverviewEstablished in 1912, SAS is an independent, non-profit and non-denominational school set on two purpose-built campuses and China’s largest international school with some 3,000 students from 40 countries. With modern IT and science laboratories, well-stocked libraries, extensive sporting facilities and exceptional learning resources the school’s program reflects the needs of its multinational student body, as well as the school community’s expectations for academic rigor. Ninety-eight percent of graduates move on to colleges and universities of their choice around the world.Program descriptionPre-K through Grade 12 program based on the American core curriculum with American-based standards and benchmarks. Curriculum is developed and regularly revised by faculty groups based on international best practices and current research in education. Both high schools offer Advanced Placement courses and the full International Baccalaureate diploma program.Grade levels: Pre-K to Grade 12 Class size/student-teacher ratio: Elementary, 8:1; Middle School/High School, 18:1 Tuition (USD/year): Pre-K, $13,592; Kindergarten–Grade 5, $20,592; Grades 6–8, $21,092; Grades 9–12, $22,092 |
Shanghai Community International School1161 Hongqiao Lu, Shanghai, 200051 Gubei (Puxi) Lower School 800 Xiuyan Lu, Shanghai, 201315 Kangqiao (Pudong) Upper School 198 Hengqiao Lu, Shanghai, 201318 Kangqiao (Pudong) 78 Dongxin Street, Hangzhou, 310053 Hangzhou, ChinaAdmissions contactDirector of admissions, Daniel Eschtruth, deschtruth@scischina.orgAll-campus contact: admissions@scischina.org Hongqiao campus: Shelley Bragg, sbragg@scischina.org Pudong campuses: Kristen Lowman, klowman@scischina.org Hangzhou campus: K. Kahlenbeck, kkahlenbeck@scischina.org OverviewShanghai Community International School is a not-for-profit, co-ed, college preparatory day school for students from preschool through Grade 12. The school’s mission is to provide students with the opportunities to pursue academic and personal excellence in nurturing, international, community environments.
Program descriptionAmerican curriculum in an international setting with IB and AP offered at the high school level.Grade levels: Preschool to Grade 12 Class size/student-teacher ratio: Preschool, 14:1 with one teacher assistant; Pre-K–Kindergarten, 16:1 with one teacher assistant; Grades 1–12, 18:1 Tuition (RMB/year): Preschool–Kindergarten, ¥70,000–165,000; Grades 1–12, ¥180,000–198,000 |
Shanghai Rego International SchoolPrimary School159 Diannan Lu, Shanghai 201100, Xinzhuang Town, Minhang (Puxi) Secondary School 189 Dongzha Lu, Shanghai 201100, Xinzhuang Town, Minhang (Puxi) Admissions contactRuth Feyaerts, (86-21) 5488 8320, 1360 195 0417; enquiries@srisrego.comOverviewSRIS is a British international school supplemented with a unique mother tongue program for native Chinese, Dutch, French, German and Spanish speakers. Strong academic program in a warm and caring environment.
Program descriptionUK National Curriculum, IGCSE and IB Diploma programGrade levels: Nursery to Year 13 Class size and student-teacher ratio: Foundation, 16 per class, one teacher, one assistant, ayis; Primary and Secondary, 18 per class (Years 1–4, one teacher, one assistant) Tuition (RMB/year): Foundation, ¥140,000; Primary, ¥175,000; Keystage 3, ¥185,000; IGCSE, ¥195,000; IB, ¥200,000 |
Shanghai United International School999 Hongquan Lu, Shanghai, Minhang (Puxi)Shang Yin Elite Campus 185 Longming Lu, Shanghai, Minhang (Puxi) Gubei High School Campus 248 Hongsong Dong Lu, Shanghai, Gubei (Puxi) Pudong Campus 48 Xueye Lu, Shanghai, Pudong Admissions contact(86-21) 3431 0090; info@suis.com.cn; Pudong, www.subs.com.cn; Shang Yin Elite, www.suisedu.comOverviewIndependent, international, co-ed day and boarding school based on the educational principles of the International Baccalaureate (IB).
Program descriptionIB Primary Years Program, IGCSE, IB Diploma programGrade levels: Grades 1 to 12 Class size and student-teacher ratio: Primary, 28 per class; Secondary, 25 per class Tuition (RMB/year): Primary, ¥80,000; Secondary, ¥100,000 |
Western International School of Shanghai555 Lianmin Lu, Shanghai 201702, Xujing Town, Qingpu (Puxi)Admissions contact(86-21) 6976 6388; admission@wiss.cnOverviewAs a candidate school for PYP and MYP, WISS offers students a rigorous, inquiry-based learning program in English. Being a small community outfitted with state-of-the art facilities, WISS works closely with parents and families to address the needs of all its students. WISS is going up to Grade 10 in 2009 and adding Grades 11 to 13 in successive years.
Program descriptionInternational Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP) and Middle Years Program (MYP); seeking to offer IB Diploma.Grade levels: Nursery to Grade 10 for 2009–2010 school year, expanding year on year Class size/student-teacher ratio: Nursery, 16 per class (max); Pre-K–Grade 5, 18 per class (max); Grade 6 and up, 20 per class (max); 3:1 ratio Tuition (RMB/year): ¥52,000–177,300 RMB |
Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (YCIS Shanghai)11 Shuicheng Lu, Shanghai 200336, Hongqiao (Puxi)18 West Ronghua Lu, Shanghai 201103, Gubei (Puxi) 1817 Huamu Lu, Shanghai 201204, Regency Park (Pudong) 1433 Dongxiu Lu, Shanghai 200127, Century Park (Pudong) Admissions contactCorrie Van Velzer, (86-21) 6219 5910; enquiry@sh.ycef.comOverviewYCIS Shanghai’s unique educational philosophy integrates the best elements of eastern and western cultures. International curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England and diverse student body of over 2,000 students from 47 different nationalities and regions.
Program descriptionNational Curriculum for England leading to the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the IB Diploma program. Strong Chinese program in primary and secondary with co-teaching by western and Chinese teachers. Additional programs include Character First, World Classroom, Exploring and Experiencing China field trips.Grade levels: Years 1 to 13 Class size/student-teacher ratio: 12–25 per class; 1 year olds, 6:1; 2 year olds, 8:1; Kindergarten, 11:1; Primary, 25:2; Secondary, 20:1 Tuition (RMB/year): Preschool–Kindergarten, ¥33,000 –141,000; Years 1–6, ¥149,000–154,000; Years 7–11, ¥171,000–174,000; Years 12–13, ¥179,000 |