Vanke Bilingual School
- IB PYP
- Own curriculum
Per yearabout USD 21.6K–22.8K
CNY 144K–152K · 2022-23 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
A private nine-year bilingual school in Minhang District, Shanghai, affiliated with Vanke DTD Education. It combines Chinese and Western education with immersion small-class teaching.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · Own curriculum
Ages
Ages 7–16
Language
English, Chinese
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2016
- Top nationalities
- CN
- School day
- 08:15-16:20
- Accreditations
- WASC, IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2022-23 school year
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| primary | CNY 144,000≈ USD 21.6K |
| middle | CNY 152,000≈ USD 22.8K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| primary | CNY 144,000 (about USD 21.6K) |
| middle | CNY 152,000 (about USD 22.8K) |
Source: school website (vkbs.dtd-edu.cn) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Vanke Bilingual School (this school) | CNY 144,000 (about USD 21.6K) | CNY 152,000 (about USD 22.8K) |
| 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) |
| Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong | 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) |
Source: school website (vkbs.dtd-edu.cn) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
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)
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 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 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)Not here
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
- Languages
- STEM
- Service
- Sport
- Average class size
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 8 : 1
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Rowing
- Climbing wall
- Multipurpose hall
Sports
- Rowing
- Climbing
Arts
- Music
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Governance and ownership
A private school affiliated with Vanke DTD Education.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Builds on the Chinese compulsory curriculum and adds bilingual multicultural courses, a PYP framework, STEAM and project-based learning.
- Chinese compulsory curriculum base
- PYP framework
- STEAM
- Project-based learning
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
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English as an additional language (EAL)
Has EAL teachers at primary level supporting students learning English as an additional language.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
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Facilities overview
Facilities include an indoor rowing tank, an indoor climbing wall and a multifunction activity hall.
- Indoor rowing tank
- Indoor climbing wall
- Multifunction activity hall
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Has an indoor rowing tank and an indoor climbing wall, used in PE lessons for rowing and climbing.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
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Academic and intellectual
Holds a themed activity week each month covering reading, science and debate.
- Books
- Science
- Debate
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Raises funds for charity through an annual charity sale and a whole-school fun run.
- Charity sale
- Fun run fundraiser
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Bilingual teaching
Runs a dual homeroom system with Chinese and foreign teachers, with lessons in both English and Chinese.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Immersion programmes
Uses immersion teaching, delivering subjects through language rather than only teaching the language, in small classes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Registration is online through the city system, followed by a face-to-face interview with no subject exams.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
No. 3568 Qixin Rd, Minhang District, Shanghai
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