Fortune Kindergarten1361 Dongfang Lu, Shanghai 200127 (International Stream), Pudong201 Donghuan Long Lu, Shanghai (Bilingual Stream), Pudong 55 Yaohua Lu, No. 1, Shanghai (Bilingual Stream) 2151 Lianhua Lu, Shanghai (International Stream), (Puxi) 81 Hongsong Lu, No. 28 (Bilingual Stream), (Puxi) Admissions contactDongfang Lu, (86-21) 5875 1212, ext. 101; Donghuan Long Lu, (86-21) 5039 8797; Yaohua Lu, (86-21) 5800 3988; Lianhua Lu, (86-21) 5458 0508; Hongsong Lu, (86-21) 6402 3113; fortunek@online.sh.cnOverviewInternational school-based curriculum with focus on bilingualism (English–Chinese) and catering to the children’s individual needs. The curriculum’s strong cultural focus and the diverse international school community allow children to learn in a multicultural context with an east-meets-west outlook.Ages: 18 mos. to 6 years Class size/student-teacher ratio: 18 mos.–2 years, 12:3; 2–3 years, 18:3; 3–6 years, 25:3 (All classes have one English teacher, one Chinese teacher and one assistant) Tuition: Please contact school for tuition details |
Julia Gabriel Centre for Learning75 Wuxing Lu, Shanghai 200030, Dowtown (Puxi)Admissions contact(86-21) 6437 3773; enquiries@juliagabriel.com.cnOverviewJulia Gabriel instills a love of learning and helps children build positive self esteem through their earliest learning experiences. Through the arts, especially the medium of drama, the school unleashes creativity and builds confidence, enabling children to express themselves at their best.Ages: 6 mos. to 8 years Class size/student–teacher ratio: 9–14 per class; 5–7:1 Tuition (RMB/10-week term): ¥6,000–23,400 |
Montessori School of Shanghai21 Donghu Lu, Shanghai 200031, Xuhui (Downtown)1258 Zhuguang Lu, Shanghai 201702, Qingpu (Puxi) Admissions contactXuhui campus: (86-21) 5403 7699; admission.xuhui@montessorisos.comQingpu campus: (86-21) 5988 6688; admission.qingpu@montessorisos.com OverviewThe only authentic Montessori school in Shanghai. Outstanding Montessori-trained teachers, beautiful campuses and kind personnel. Teachers and staff value children and help create learning environments that prepare children to be successful students in any academic setting.Ages: 1 ½ to 6 years Class size/student-teacher ratio: 14 per toddler class, 3:1; 20–24 per primary class, 6:1 Tuition (RMB/year): ¥70,000–95,000 |
OKiKi KindergartenGlorious Time Garden, 100 Yushan Lu, Bldg. 13, Shanghai 200135, Lujiazui (Pudong)Rose Garden, 205 Fenggu Lu, Bldg. 35, Shanghai 200232, Xuhui (Puxi) Raffles Club@Red Town, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, Unit 101, Shanghai, Xuhui (Puxi) Admissions contactKindergarten, 400-69-65454 (400-my-OKiKi); Raffles Club, 312-65454 (312-OKiKi); myOKiKi@okiki.comOverviewInternational and Chinese kindergarten designated a “Level One” school by the Shanghai government. Staffed by qualified western teachers and top local experts. Facilities include mini-golf green, swimming pool, and a high-end club for families.Ages: Nursery 2 to Kindergarten 2 Class size/student–teacher ratio: 10–30 per class, 3–5:1 Tuition (RMB/depending on program): Kindergarten, ¥2,000–5,000; Raffles Club, ¥1,000–50,000 |
Morgan Rothschild Academy1358 Hu Qing Ping Highway, Bldg. 161 (Kang Hong Garden), Shanghai 201702, Qingpu (Puxi)Admissions contact(86-21) 6976 1000; morganchina@morganrothschild.comOverviewMorgan Rothschild Academy is a quality early childhood program with bilingual curricula designed by world-renowned educators. Licensed preschool teachers from Harvard and Michigan.Ages: 1 ½ to 6 years Class size/student-teacher ratio: 14 per nursery/toddler class, 4:1; 16 per preschool/kindergarten class, 5:1 Tuition (RMB/month): ¥6,000 |
N I Kinder Club38 Dapu Lu, Unit 5 (Haihua Garden), Shanghai, Huangpu (Puxi)500 Wuzhong Dong Lu, Unit 31, Shanghai, Xuhui (Puxi) 1086 Pujian Lu, Unit 8, Room 101, Shanghai, Pudong Admissions contactDonna, 1381 737 3450OverviewN I Kinder Club creates a positive learning environment for children to learn and grow. Bilingual program, small classes and special emphasis on right brain training for toddlers. Flashcard program by Dr. Glenn Doman enhances children’s ability to read, do math and develop encyclopedic knowledge.Ages: 6 mos. to 6 years Class size/student-teacher ratio: Toddler class, 6:1; 3–6 years, 8:1 Tuition (RMB): ¥4,400–5,000 without membership; ¥4,000–4,500 with membership |
Shanghai Angels KindergartenXujing Town, nearby Xujing Carrefour, Shanghai 201702, Qingpu (Puxi)Admissions contact(86-21) 5988 3458, (86-21) 5988 3500; admission@angels.org.cnOverviewOffers academic excellence and promotes lifelong learning through a well-balanced and personalized curriculum in international and bilingual classes. Specializes in six major areas: languages (English, Chinese and French; German coming soon), arts and crafts, performing arts, sports, science and ethics. Over 20 different nationalities represented.Ages: 1 to 6 years Class size/student-teacher ratio: 15–22 per class; 3:1 Tuition (RMB/semester): Bilingual class, ¥15,000; International class, ¥34,000 |
Shanghai Happy Bridge Trilingual International PreschoolF5006 New Garden Hotel, 1900 Hongqiao Lu, Shanghai, Gubei (Puxi)Admissions contact(86-21) 6242-6039OverviewSmall group teaching with a rotational system of instruction so each child receives individual attention. Curriculum follows the American teaching approach and Japanese National Curriculum standards; trilingual teaching environment. Small and cozy facilities make children feel safe and secure.Ages: 2 to 5 years Class size and student-teacher ratio: 8–16 per class; 5:1 Tuition (RMB/month): ¥5,700, first two weeks free with friend |
Shanghai Singapore International School (Minhang & Xuhui)301 Zhujian Lu, Shanghai, China 201106, Minhang (Puxi)1455 Huajing Road, Shanghai, China 200231, Xuhui (Puxi) Admissions contactwww.ssis.asiaOverviewBilingual program that prepares kids for the primary school years; Singapore-based curriculum. Pleasant learning environment; abacus lessons; project-based learning; speech & drama lessons; holistic education.Ages: 3 to 6 years Class size and student-teacher ratio: Nursery, 12–14 per class (two teachers, one ayi); Kindergarten, 16–18 per class (two teachers, one ayi) Tuition (RMB/year): ¥72,000 – 80,000 |
Shanghai Utsukushigaoka Montessori KindergartenMain CampusMandarine City, 788 Hongxu Lu, Shanghai, Gubei (Puxi) Garden Plaza Campus (Japanese classes only) 2489 Hongqiao Lu, No. 200, Shanghai, Changning (Puxi) Pudong Campus (opening in September, Japanese classes only) Admissions contactMadoka Matsuzawa, (86-21) 6405 6318; enrollment@montessori-sh-u.comOverviewMontessori education grouping children of different ages together; sister kindergarten of Utsukushigaoka Montessori school in Yokohama, Japan. Opened in Shanghai in 1996.Ages: 2 to 5 years Class size and student-teacher ratio: Japanese class, 32–35 per class with two Japanese teachers and one Chinese teacher; English class, 25 per class with two native English-speaking teachers and one Chinese teacher; Chinese-English class, 25 per class with two Chinese teachers and one native English-speaking teacher Tuition (Yen, USD/month): Japanese class, 85,000YEN; International class, 850USD |
Shanghai Wu Nan Kindergarten14 Wulumuqi Nan Lu (near Hengshan Lu), Shanghai 200031, Xujiahui (Puxi)Admissions contactStella Zhou, (86-21) 6433 7993; anni1983z@hotmail.comOverviewChinese international program. Promotes children’s cross-cultural awareness and bilingual (Chinese and English) ability.Ages: 3 to 6 years Class size and student-teacher ratio: 16–20:3 Tuition (RMB): ¥6500(full day); ¥4550(half day) |
Sino European International Preschool260 Jinyan Lu, Shanghai 200127, Century Park (Pudong)Admissions contact(86-21) 5045 8669; info@seips-china.comOverviewForeign-managed preschool offering bilingual early childhood education based on a combination of European education philosophies and Chinese culture and language. Children come from over 30 different countries.Ages: 1 ½ to 6 years Class size/student-teacher ratio: 15 per class; 5:1 Tuition (RMB/year): ¥48,000–80,000 |
The SMIC Private Kindergartenwww.smic-school.cn/kindergarten 19 Qingtong Lu, No. 3, Shanghai 201203, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park (Pudong)Admissions contactSherry Zhou, (86-21) 5855 4588, ext. 296; k@smicschool.comOverviewChinese kindergarten with an intensive ESL program and an excellent arts program (music, dance and art) where children of all cultures meet and grow. Here, children have the chance to be immersed in Chinese language and culture without feeling like an outsider.Ages: 2 ½ to 6 years Class size and student-teacher ratio: K1 and K2, 25–30 per class, 10:1; P1 and P2, 20–25 per class, 10:1 Tuition (RMB/month): ¥3,500 |
Sunrise Montessori International Preschool and Kindergarten9 Hengshan Lu, No. 2, Shanghai, Xuhui (Puxi)Admissions contact(86-21) 6466 5309; sunriseik@yahoo.com.cn, chelg@sunriseik.com, sunik@sunriseik.comOverviewFocus on maximizing children’s potential while having fun in a carefully prepared environment. English and French sections.Ages: 15 mos. to 6 years Class size/student-teacher ratio: 12:2 (smallest group); 23:3 (biggest group) Tuition (RMB/semester): From ¥20,000 |
Tiny Tots International Preschool and Kindergarten43 Fuxing Xi Lu, Shanghai 200031, Downtown (Puxi)50 Gumei Lu, Shanghai 201102, Minhang (Puxi) Admissions contactDowntown campus, (86-21) 6431 3788; Minhang campus, (86-21) 6480 8933; info@tinytots.com.cnOverviewTiny Tots believes “children should feel successful.” Children enjoy a small group preschool and kindergarten experience where they are seen and heard from on a personal basis many times each day.Ages: 2 to 6 years Class size/student-teacher ratio: 12–15 per class; 5:1 Tuition (RMB): ¥11,600–105,600 |
Vision Park Sports KindergartenKindergarten Unit 59/61, Xinzhan Lu, Shanghai 201612 Songjiang (Puxi) Creative and Art Learning Center Unit 120/121 Guangtong Lu, No. 66, Shanghai Xinzhuang (next to Xinzhuang station)Admissions contact(86-21) 6768 9170; info@vplearning.comOverviewChildren grow both physically and mentally in an active learning environment. School emphasizes three masteries: group activities, individual creative learning, and sports and motor skills development. Facilities include a sand pit, herbal garden, graffiti area, rollerblade training ground, football, basketball, mini-baseball field and mini-golf training ground.Ages: 18 mos. to 6 years Class size and student-teacher ratio: 12–15 per class with one Chinese teacher, one English teacher and one assistant Tuition: Paid by session or annually; contact school for details |
Weihai Kindergarten (Jingan)730 Weihai Lu, Shanghai, Jingan (Puxi)Admissions contactliebenstar@163.comOverviewPE Montessori program full of fun and independence; large playground downtown; Chinese and English lesions; Key preschool in Shanghai.Ages: 3 to 6 years Class size and student-teacher ratio: International class, 15:3 Tuition (RMB/month): ¥6700 |