Shanghai American School
上海美国外籍人员子女学校
- AP
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 36.9K–46.6K
CNY 246K–311K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
Non-profit international school with two campuses in Shanghai (Pudong and Puxi). Offers early childhood through grade 12, with AP and IB programmes in high school.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
AP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
Higher fees
- Grades
- Kindergarten – Grade 12
- Founded
- 1912
- Ownership
- Non-profit
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | CNY 246,000≈ USD 36.9K |
| Kindergarten | CNY 285,800≈ USD 42.8K |
| Grade 1 | CNY 285,800≈ USD 42.8K |
| Grade 2 | CNY 285,800≈ USD 42.8K |
| Grade 3 | CNY 285,800≈ USD 42.8K |
| Grade 4 | CNY 285,800≈ USD 42.8K |
| Grade 5 | CNY 290,300≈ USD 43.5K |
| Grade 6 | CNY 301,600≈ USD 45.2K |
| Grade 7 | CNY 301,600≈ USD 45.2K |
| Grade 8 | CNY 301,600≈ USD 45.2K |
| Grade 9 | CNY 311,000≈ USD 46.6K |
| Grade 10 | CNY 311,000≈ USD 46.6K |
| Grade 11 | CNY 311,000≈ USD 46.6K |
| Grade 12 | CNY 311,000≈ USD 46.6K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | CNY 246,000 (about USD 36.9K) |
| Kindergarten | CNY 285,800 (about USD 42.8K) |
| Grade 1 | CNY 285,800 (about USD 42.8K) |
| Grade 2 | CNY 285,800 (about USD 42.8K) |
| Grade 3 | CNY 285,800 (about USD 42.8K) |
| Grade 4 | CNY 285,800 (about USD 42.8K) |
| Grade 5 | CNY 290,300 (about USD 43.5K) |
| Grade 6 | CNY 301,600 (about USD 45.2K) |
| Grade 7 | CNY 301,600 (about USD 45.2K) |
| Grade 8 | CNY 301,600 (about USD 45.2K) |
| Grade 9 | CNY 311,000 (about USD 46.6K) |
| Grade 10 | CNY 311,000 (about USD 46.6K) |
| Grade 11 | CNY 311,000 (about USD 46.6K) |
| Grade 12 | CNY 311,000 (about USD 46.6K) |
Source: school website (saschina.org) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai American School (this school) | CNY 246,000 (about USD 36.9K) | CNY 311,000 (about USD 46.6K) |
| The British International School Shanghai, Puxi | CNY 278,390 (about USD 41.7K) | CNY 388,970 (about USD 58.3K) |
| Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong | CNY 278,390 (about USD 41.7K) | CNY 388,970 (about USD 58.3K) |
| Yew Chung International School of Shanghai | CNY 166,900 (about USD 25K) | CNY 366,300 (about USD 54.9K) |
| Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong | CNY 282,000 (about USD 42.3K) | CNY 411,750 (about USD 61.7K) |
Source: school website (saschina.org) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CNY 2,800
- Enrolment fee
- CNY 32,000
- Capital levy
- CNY 28,000
- Bus
- CNY 24,300
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- STEM
- Performing arts
- Academics
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Theatre
- Sports field
- Library
- Makerspace
Sports
- Baseball
- Softball
- Track
Arts
- Performing arts center
- Black box theatre
- Recording studio
After-school activities
- Athletics
- Arts
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- Accreditations
- WASC, IB
- Memberships
- ACAMIS, COIS, EARCOS
Licence
SFCC: foreign passport holders only
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Governance and ownership
A non-profit international school operating two campuses together.
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Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Early years use the Reggio Emilia approach, middle school uses inquiry-based learning, and high school offers AP and IB.
- Reggio Emilia approach
- Inquiry-based learning
- AP
- IB
- Advanced Physical Computing
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Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Safeguarding
All staff complete annual child safeguarding training, with a full-time risk manager, security team and vetted recruitment.
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Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Founded in 1912, the school has over 100 years of history and has grown alongside Shanghai.
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Community
Parent groups, booster clubs and annual traditions bring the community together, with diversity and inclusion as core values.
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Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parent, Teacher, Student Association runs socials and events and supports newcomer families.
- Spring Carnival
- International Fair
- Winter Carnival
- Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
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Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
Both campuses are custom-built with university-level facilities, including performing arts and aquatic centres.
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities include an aquatic centre, baseball and softball fields, a track, and training facilities.
- Aquatic center
- Baseball field
- Softball field
- Track
- Training facilities
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Academic facilities
Multiple libraries, maker spaces and design studios, with flexible learning spaces designed to support teaching.
- Libraries
- Maker spaces
- Design studios
- Movable walls
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Extra-curricular facilities
Specialist spaces include green screen rooms, a recording studio, and a teaching kitchen.
- Green screen rooms
- Recording studio
- Teaching kitchen
- Black box theatres
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Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Applications for 2027–28 opened 14 September 2026. Seats for 2026–27 are very limited; families can email admissions.
- Tours
- Application process
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Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Pudong Campus: 1600 Lingbai Road, Pudong District, Shanghai 201201; Puxi Campus: 258 Jinfeng Road, Minhang District, Shanghai 201107
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