Soong Ching Ling School
- AP
- American
Per yearabout USD 22.5K–31.5K
CNY 150K–210K · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Shanghai Soong Ching Ling School's International Division serves students in Grades 1 to 12 in a learning environment focused on philanthropy, innovation, openness and diversity.
Key facts
Source: Compiled from public sources
Curriculum
AP · American
Ages
Ages 6–18
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
Higher fees
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| 1 | CNY 150,000≈ USD 22.5K |
| 2 | CNY 150,000≈ USD 22.5K |
| 3 | CNY 150,000≈ USD 22.5K |
| 4 | CNY 150,000≈ USD 22.5K |
| 5 | CNY 150,000≈ USD 22.5K |
| 6 | CNY 190,000≈ USD 28.5K |
| 7 | CNY 190,000≈ USD 28.5K |
| 8 | CNY 190,000≈ USD 28.5K |
| 9 | CNY 210,000≈ USD 31.5K |
| 10 | CNY 210,000≈ USD 31.5K |
| 11 | CNY 210,000≈ USD 31.5K |
| 12 | CNY 210,000≈ USD 31.5K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| 1 | CNY 150,000 (about USD 22.5K) |
| 2 | CNY 150,000 (about USD 22.5K) |
| 3 | CNY 150,000 (about USD 22.5K) |
| 4 | CNY 150,000 (about USD 22.5K) |
| 5 | CNY 150,000 (about USD 22.5K) |
| 6 | CNY 190,000 (about USD 28.5K) |
| 7 | CNY 190,000 (about USD 28.5K) |
| 8 | CNY 190,000 (about USD 28.5K) |
| 9 | CNY 210,000 (about USD 31.5K) |
| 10 | CNY 210,000 (about USD 31.5K) |
| 11 | CNY 210,000 (about USD 31.5K) |
| 12 | CNY 210,000 (about USD 31.5K) |
Source: school website (scls.org.cn) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Soong Ching Ling School (this school) | CNY 150,000 (about USD 22.5K) | CNY 210,000 (about USD 31.5K) |
| 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 (scls.org.cn) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CNY 1,000
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 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Interview
- Open days
- 2026-11-22, 2026-11-26, 2026-12-16, 2027-03-27
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curricula, explained
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.
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Chinese
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Gym
- Library
- Theatre
Sports
- Sports Carnival
- Sports Day
Arts
- Orchestra
- Choir
- Visual arts
After-school activities
- Arts
- Sports
- Humanities
- Community
- STEM
- Competitions
- Reading
- Games & Chess
- Academic Support
- Model United Nations
- Photography Society
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- Accreditations
- WASC
- Memberships
- EARCOS
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
Community
Parents take part in the international culture fair and parent coffee talks, building the school community together.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
Facilities include a gymnasium, library and theatre.
- Gymnasium
- Library
- Theatre
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
The middle school runs academic extracurriculars such as competitions, humanities, STEM and reading clubs.
- Competitions
- Humanities
- STEM
- Reading
- Academic support
- Games and chess
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Arts activities include orchestra, choir and art exhibitions.
- Orchestra
- Choir
- Art exhibitions
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Cultural events include a Hispanic Heritage Week and a Chinese traditional culture trivia competition.
- Hispanic Heritage Week
- Chinese traditional culture trivia competition
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Service activities include a charity run and a book donation project.
- Charity run
- Book donation
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Students run student council activities and can found their own clubs, such as a Model United Nations.
- Student council
- Model United Nations
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Middle school students choose French or Spanish on entry. A Chinese mother tongue curriculum is also offered.
- French
- Spanish
- Chinese mother tongue
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Awards
The high school student council received a 2024 National Gold Council of Excellence, the only such award in China.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
No.2 Yehui Rd, QingPu District, Shanghai, China
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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