Shanghai Singapore International School
上海新加坡外籍人员子女学校
- IB Diploma
- IGCSE
Per yearabout USD 31.5K–47.2K
CNY 210K–315K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
K-12 international school in Shanghai offering a curriculum pathway that blends international programmes with a focus on innovation, character and global citizenship.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 2–18
Students
1,400
Language
English, Chinese
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1996
- Scholarships
- Yes
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 |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten 1 to Kindergarten 2 | CNY 210,000≈ USD 31.5K |
| Grade 1 to Grade 2 | CNY 273,000≈ USD 40.9K |
| Grade 3 to Grade 6 | CNY 273,000≈ USD 40.9K |
| Grade 7 to Grade 8 | CNY 294,000≈ USD 44.1K |
| Grade 9 to Grade 10 | CNY 304,500≈ USD 45.6K |
| Grade 11 to Grade 12 | CNY 315,000≈ USD 47.2K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten 1 to Kindergarten 2 | CNY 210,000 (about USD 31.5K) |
| Grade 1 to Grade 2 | CNY 273,000 (about USD 40.9K) |
| Grade 3 to Grade 6 | CNY 273,000 (about USD 40.9K) |
| Grade 7 to Grade 8 | CNY 294,000 (about USD 44.1K) |
| Grade 9 to Grade 10 | CNY 304,500 (about USD 45.6K) |
| Grade 11 to Grade 12 | CNY 315,000 (about USD 47.2K) |
Source: school website (ssis.asia) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Singapore International School (this school) | CNY 210,000 (about USD 31.5K) | CNY 315,000 (about USD 47.2K) |
| 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 (ssis.asia) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CNY 2,500
- Enrolment fee
- CNY 20,000
- Bus
- CNY 20,000
- EAL support
- CNY 25,000
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 DP (Diploma) · IGCSE
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
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- Outdoor education
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Academics
- Teachers
- 197
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 37.2
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Chinese
- School bus
- Yes
- Food options
- Vegetarian, Korean menu
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Floor Hockey
- Gymnastics
- Softball
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Rock Climbing
- Badminton
- Golf
- Swimming
Arts
- Dance
- Creative Drama
- Gu Zheng
- Singing and Performing
- Xylophone
- Orchestra
After-school activities
- Floor Hockey
- Gymnastics
- Softball
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Rock Climbing
- Badminton
- Dance
- Creative Drama
- Gu Zheng
- Singing and Performing
- Xylophone
- Orchestra
- STEAM Club
- Knitting Club
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Accreditation and memberships
- Accreditations
- CIS, IB, WASC
- Memberships
- ACAMIS, COIS
Licence
SFCC: foreign passport holders only
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Bus service
The school runs optional school buses with GPS, CCTV and an on-board monitor, serving neighbourhoods across Shanghai.
- Optional school buses
- GPS tracking
- CCTV
- Bus monitor
- ASP drop-off service
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Uniform
Uniforms are ordered online from a contracted vendor, and sizes can be tried on at an on-campus store.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Food options
The in-house kitchen plans menus with vegetarian and religious dietary options and lists food safety measures.
- Vegetarian meals
- Preschool nutrition meals
- Weekly menu
- Food safety checks
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Exam results
The school highlights near-perfect IB Diploma results and strong IGCSE results from past graduates.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
The school has offered its K-12 pathway for nearly 30 years and marked its 30th anniversary in 2026.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
The school emphasises partnership between school, teachers and families, supported by a digital platform for home-school communication.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Sports facilities
Sports offered include team ball games, gymnastics, rock climbing, a golf programme and a swimming programme.
- Floor Hockey
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Rock Climbing
- Badminton
- Golf Programme
- Go Swim Programme
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
The school uses a farm plot and nearby playground for lessons, with field trips and overnight camps across the grades.
- School farm
- Mermaids' Park playground
- Field trips
- Overnight camps
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Academic-linked after-school options include a STEAM club.
- STEAM Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Primary co-curricular activities include dance, drama, instruments, singing and orchestra.
- Dance
- Creative Drama
- Gu Zheng
- Singing and Performing
- Xylophone
- Orchestra
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Hobby clubs such as knitting, Lego, origami and scrapbooking are offered each term.
- Knitting Club
- Lego Building Club
- Origami
- Scrapbooking Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Chinese classes are banded into advanced, standard and foundation levels, with Chinese options available in IGCSE and IB from Grade 9.
- Advanced Chinese
- Standard Chinese
- Foundation Chinese
- Chinese Language and Literature
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Bilingual education is central, aiming to develop students' bilingual or multilingual ability.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Immersion programmes
Chinese culture classes and learning beyond the classroom create authentic settings for practising Chinese.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Scholarships
Each year the school presents scholarships to senior students excelling in academics, arts, athletics and technology.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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