Shanghai Livingston American School
上海李文斯顿美国外籍人员子女学校
- American
- AP
Per yearabout USD 21.1K–34.9K
CNY 141K–233K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
American-style school from preschool through grade 12 in Shanghai, following California public school curriculum and standards.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
American · AP
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
Higher fees
- Nationalities
- 30
- Founded
- 2003
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 | CNY 140,516≈ USD 21.1K |
| Pre-School | CNY 140,516≈ USD 21.1K |
| Pre-Kindergarten | CNY 140,516≈ USD 21.1K |
| Kindergarten | CNY 171,518≈ USD 25.7K |
| 1-5 | CNY 213,003≈ USD 31.9K |
| 6-8 | CNY 225,740≈ USD 33.8K |
| 9-12 | CNY 232,914≈ USD 34.9K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Nursery | CNY 140,516 (about USD 21.1K) |
| Pre-School | CNY 140,516 (about USD 21.1K) |
| Pre-Kindergarten | CNY 140,516 (about USD 21.1K) |
| Kindergarten | CNY 171,518 (about USD 25.7K) |
| 1-5 | CNY 213,003 (about USD 31.9K) |
| 6-8 | CNY 225,740 (about USD 33.8K) |
| 9-12 | CNY 232,914 (about USD 34.9K) |
Source: school website (laschina.org) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Livingston American School (this school) | CNY 140,516 (about USD 21.1K) | CNY 232,914 (about USD 34.9K) |
| Shanghai American 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) |
| 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 (laschina.org) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CNY 2,500
- Capital levy
- CNY 8,000
- Bus
- CNY 9,000
- Lunch
- CNY 35
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)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Intake
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum · AP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
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
- Service
- Sport
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Intensive support
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
Sports
- SLAS House System
- Inter-school games (Sisac)
- Wildcats athletics
Arts
- Music
- Art
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- WASC
- Memberships
- ACAMIS
Licence
SFCC: foreign passport holders only
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Country affiliation
An American-style school following the US education model.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Operates a door-to-door school bus service with 20 routes. Homes outside the existing routes may not be served.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Food options
Provides a hot lunch daily through an outside caterer. Nursery and kindergarten students get two snacks; primary students get one.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows the California public school curriculum and standards, with an emphasis on technological literacy.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
Offers intensive ESL classes alongside regular English instruction for students not yet fluent in English.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Puts student safety and wellbeing first, with pre-inspected furniture and equipment and assistants present at all times.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Established after Chinese government approval to provide American-style education to foreign residents in China.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Opened in 2003 and moved in 2005 to a modernised campus on Ganxi Road, in an area with many international residents.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Has primary and secondary libraries with a collection of age-appropriate books.
- Primary library
- Secondary library
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Community and service
Community service is part of school life, with service opportunities, personal growth, and parent letters and time sheets provided.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Accredited by WASC since 2009 and a member of ACAMIS. Approved by China's Ministry of Education and is an ACT test site.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Accepts new students of all ages and grades on a year-round enrolment basis.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Scholarships
Offers scholarships and financial awards for academic, community service, arts and music, English, and athletic ability.
- Academic success
- Community service
- Artistic and music ability
- English speaking excellence
- Athletic ability
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
580 Ganxi Road, Changning District, Shanghai 200335
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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