Yew Chung International School of Shanghai
上海耀中外籍人员子女学校
- IB Diploma
- IGCSE
- UK EYFS
Per yearabout USD 25K–54.9K
CNY 167K–366K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-04)
About
International school for expatriate students aged 2 to 18 (K2 to Year 13), established in 1993 and registered with the Chinese government. Five campuses in Puxi and Pudong offer Early Childhood to Upper Secondary education.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Run directly by YCYW Education Network (Yew Chung / Yew Wah). See all 19 schools of YCYW Education Network (Yew Chung / Yew Wah)
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IGCSE · UK EYFS
Ages
Ages 2–18
Students
2,500
Language
English, Chinese
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- K2 – Year 13
- Nationalities
- 50
- Founded
- 1993
- English support (EAL)
- 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 - K2 (5 half days) | CNY 166,900≈ USD 25K |
| Kindergarten - K2 (5 full days) | CNY 246,300≈ USD 36.9K |
| Kindergarten - K3 to K4 | CNY 267,400≈ USD 40.1K |
| Primary - Year 1 to Year 4 | CNY 317,000≈ USD 47.5K |
| Primary - Year 5 to Year 6 | CNY 323,400≈ USD 48.5K |
| Secondary - Year 7 to Year 9 | CNY 353,700≈ USD 53K |
| Secondary - Year 10 to Year 11 | CNY 360,000≈ USD 54K |
| Secondary - Year 12 to Year 13 | CNY 366,300≈ USD 54.9K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten - K2 (5 half days) | CNY 166,900 (about USD 25K) |
| Kindergarten - K2 (5 full days) | CNY 246,300 (about USD 36.9K) |
| Kindergarten - K3 to K4 | CNY 267,400 (about USD 40.1K) |
| Primary - Year 1 to Year 4 | CNY 317,000 (about USD 47.5K) |
| Primary - Year 5 to Year 6 | CNY 323,400 (about USD 48.5K) |
| Secondary - Year 7 to Year 9 | CNY 353,700 (about USD 53K) |
| Secondary - Year 10 to Year 11 | CNY 360,000 (about USD 54K) |
| Secondary - Year 12 to Year 13 | CNY 366,300 (about USD 54.9K) |
Source: school website (ycis-sh.com) · checked 2026-11-04 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (this school) | CNY 166,900 (about USD 25K) | CNY 366,300 (about USD 54.9K) |
| 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) |
| Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong | CNY 282,000 (about USD 42.3K) | CNY 411,750 (about USD 61.7K) |
Source: school website (ycis-sh.com) · checked 2026-11-04 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CNY 3,000
- Capital levy
- CNY 15,000
- Deposit
- 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 (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-04)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · IGCSE · EYFS
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.
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- STEM
- Service
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Pass rate
- 100%
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Accreditation and memberships
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- Accreditations
- CIS, IB
- Memberships
- ACAMIS, COIS, EARCOS
Licence
SFCC: foreign passport holders only
More details
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Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Uses a joint Western and Chinese co-leadership model for the school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Early years use the UK EYFS framework; upper grades offer IGCSE and the IB Diploma.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Reports a 100% IB Diploma pass rate and lists recent acceptances at leading universities worldwide.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Early years focus on social and emotional development, teaching skills such as waiting, turn-taking and sharing.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
Runs an English as an Additional Language programme for students who need language support.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Designated a Child-Safe School and publishes its child protection policies and procedures.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 1993 as the first independent international school in Shanghai, officially registered with the Chinese government.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Part of the YCYW school network spanning mainland China, Hong Kong and Silicon Valley.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Bilingual teaching
Early years are bilingual in English and Chinese, with a native English and a native Chinese co-teacher in each class.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Admission and year placement consider academic history, English level, talents, social-emotional development and date of birth.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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