Shanghai High School International Division
- IB Diploma
- AP
- A Level
Per yearabout USD 21K–23.4K
CNY 140K–156K · 2026 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
Shanghai High School International Division is a school in Shanghai, China, founded in 1993. It serves students in grades 1 to 12 across five campuses, with about 3,700 students from 52 countries and regions. The curriculum program includes IB Diploma and AP courses.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · AP · A Level
Ages
Ages 6–18
Students
3,700
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
Mid fees
- Grades
- Grade 1 – Grade 12
- Nationalities
- 52
- Founded
- 1993
- School day
- 08:15-15:50
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| 1-5 | CNY 140,000≈ USD 21K |
| 6-8 | CNY 150,000≈ USD 22.5K |
| 9-12 | CNY 156,000≈ USD 23.4K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| 1-5 | CNY 140,000 (about USD 21K) |
| 6-8 | CNY 150,000 (about USD 22.5K) |
| 9-12 | CNY 156,000 (about USD 23.4K) |
Source: school website (shsid.org) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai High School International Division (this school) | CNY 140,000 (about USD 21K) | CNY 156,000 (about USD 23.4K) |
| 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 (shsid.org) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Bus
- CNY 11,000
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, 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.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
- Average class size
- 18
- Teachers
- 600
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Chinese
- Boarding
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Theatre
Sports
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Table Tennis
- Badminton
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Cheerleading
- Track&Field
- Darts
- Lacrosse
- Flag Football
Arts
- Music and drama centre
- Art Center
- Gallery
- IB Visual Arts Gallery
After-school activities
- Model United Nations
- VEX Robotic
- Choir
- Peking Opera Club
- Hip-pop Dance Club
- Baseball Club
- Chinese Debate Club
- Mock Trial Club
- Floorball Club
- Birding Community
- Music for Patients
- World Scholar's Cup
- Future Problem Solving Club
- Biology Workshop
- Symposiums Club
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Sign in to requestAccreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- IB, CIS, COGNIA, AQA
- Memberships
- COIS
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Bus service
School buses run on time each day, with a chaperone on every bus and GPS tracking across the fleet.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Mental wellbeing
The mental health centre, founded in 2005, offers counselling and stress-relief rooms, with certified counsellors holding weekday afternoon consultations.
- Counselling room
- Activity room
- Stress relief room
- Sand tray therapy
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Founded in 1993, the school now operates five campuses serving grades 1 to 12.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
Five campuses serve different grade ranges, and Puxi offers grades 1 to 12.
- Puxi Campus G1-12
- Zhangjiang Campus G1-5
- Lingang Campus G1-3
- Hongkou Campus G1-8
- Fengxian Campus G1-8
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
The athletics program lists teams in ball and racket sports, swimming, track and field and other sports.
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Table Tennis
- Badminton
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Cheerleading
- Track&Field
- Darts
- Lacrosse
- Flag Football
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
The Music and Drama Centre includes music classrooms, dance studios, a black box theatre, rehearsal rooms, piano rooms and an auditorium.
- Music classrooms
- Dance studios
- Black box theatre
- Rehearsal rooms
- Piano rooms
- Auditorium
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Arts and creative
The Music and Drama Centre offers about 30 optional music courses and over 20 art clubs, serving nearly 800 students a year.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
The school lists accreditations and memberships with IB, College Board, AQA A-level, Cognia and CIS.
- International Baccalaureate
- College Board
- AQA A-level
- Cognia
- CIS
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website
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