Shanghai Community International School
上海长宁国际外籍人员子女学校
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 23.5K–50.3K
CNY 157K–336K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
IB Continuum World School in Shanghai with three campuses on both sides of the Huangpu River, serving students aged 2 to 18 from nursery through Grade 12.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 2–18
Students
1,800
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Nursery – Grade 12
- Nationalities
- 65
- Founded
- 1996
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Deadline
- 2026-11-20
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 |
|---|---|
| Nursery, Pre-school (half-day) | CNY 156,500≈ USD 23.5K |
| Nursery, PS, PK (full-day) | CNY 206,000≈ USD 30.9K |
| Kindergarten - Grade 5 | CNY 303,500≈ USD 45.5K |
| Grades 6 - 12 | CNY 335,500≈ USD 50.3K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Nursery, Pre-school (half-day) | CNY 156,500 (about USD 23.5K) |
| Nursery, PS, PK (full-day) | CNY 206,000 (about USD 30.9K) |
| Kindergarten - Grade 5 | CNY 303,500 (about USD 45.5K) |
| Grades 6 - 12 | CNY 335,500 (about USD 50.3K) |
Source: school website (scis-china.org) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Community International School (this school) | CNY 156,500 (about USD 23.5K) | CNY 335,500 (about USD 50.3K) |
| The British International School Shanghai, Puxi | CNY 278,390 (about USD 41.7K) | CNY 388,970 (about USD 58.3K) |
| Shanghai American School | CNY 246,000 (about USD 36.9K) | CNY 311,000 (about USD 46.6K) |
| Yew Chung International School of Shanghai | CNY 166,900 (about USD 25K) | CNY 366,300 (about USD 54.9K) |
| Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong | CNY 278,390 (about USD 41.7K) | CNY 388,970 (about USD 58.3K) |
Source: school website (scis-china.org) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CNY 3,000
- Capital levy
- CNY 25,000
- Deposit
- CNY 20,000
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, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
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 MYPOffered
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
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Service
- Languages
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
- Lunch included
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Theatre
- Sports field
- Library
Sports
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Rock climbing
- Strength and conditioning
Arts
- Dance
- Art studios
- Art gallery
- Black box theatre
Upcoming events
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Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- EARCOS, ACAMIS
Licence
SFCC: foreign passport holders only
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
The student support team includes learning support teachers, EAL teachers, speech and language pathologists, assistants and counsellors, and works with outside agencies when needed.
- Learning support teachers
- EAL teachers
- Speech/Language Pathologists
- Learning Support Assistants
- School Counselors
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
An IB Continuum school offering PYP (Nursery to Grade 5), MYP (Grades 6 to 10) and DP (Grades 11 to 12).
- PYP
- MYP
- DP
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
EAL teachers support students learning English as an additional language. Applicants can submit English proficiency assessment results.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Established in 1996, it now runs three campuses across Puxi and Pudong in Shanghai.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Families from many continents have enrolled since 1996, forming a community of students from many nationalities and languages.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents and Friends Association (PAFA), founded in May 1996, coordinates parent involvement, events and parent clubs.
- Mahjong Club
- Hoopers Club
- Basketball Club
- Cardio Club
- International Cooking Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Three purpose-built campuses with flexible learning spaces and a centralized indoor air filtration system.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Sports facilities include swimming pools, indoor basketball courts, outdoor soccer pitches, climbing walls and strength rooms.
- Swimming pools
- Indoor basketball courts
- Soccer pitches
- Rock climbing walls
- Weight rooms
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Academic facilities include libraries, science and computer labs, an audio visual media lab and smart boards.
- Libraries
- Science labs
- Computer labs
- Audio Visual Media Lab
- Smart Boards
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Arts and performance spaces include a 700-seat auditorium, a black box theatre, an art gallery, dance halls and art studios.
- 700-seat auditorium
- Black Box theatre
- Art Gallery
- Dance halls
- Art studios
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Community and service
Emphasises service and community engagement as part of learning, including off-campus experiences such as Historic Shanghai community walks.
- Historic Shanghai Community Walks
- Service Learning
- Community Mapping
- Sustainability
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
States that it is fully authorized as an IB Continuum World School.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applications are made online, with documents submitted and an application fee paid. There are three rounds and then rolling admissions based on capacity.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Hongqiao Campus: 1161 Hongqiao Road, Changning, Shanghai, China 200051; Hongqiao ECE Campus: 2212 Hongqiao Road, Changning, Shanghai, China 200336; Pudong Campus: 198 Hengqiao Road, Zhoupu, Pudong, Shanghai, China 201315
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