YK Pao School
- Own curriculum
- IGCSE
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 25.2K–32.4K
CNY 168K–216K · Reference range · not confirmed by the school · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Non-profit private Chinese international school founded in 2007, offering Year 1-12 with a Chinese-English immersion bilingual programme and over 1600 students across three campuses.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Own curriculum · IGCSE · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 6–18
Students
1,600
Language
Chinese, English
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
- Grades
- Year 9 – Year 12
- Founded
- 2007
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Boarding
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
Reference range · not confirmed by the school
CNY 168K–216K
about USD 25.2K–32.4K
2026-27 school year
We have not found the school's own fee table yet, so this is a rough range from public sources.
Sources
| Grade | Per semester |
|---|---|
| Year 1-5 | CNY 84,000 |
| Year 6-8 | CNY 95,000 |
| Year 9 | CNY 95,000 |
| Year 10-12 | CNY 108,000 |
The school's document states 2 payments per year.
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
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 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
- Academics
- Service
- STEM
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Track
- Makerspace
- Sports field
After-school activities
- Student clubs
- Young Pioneers
- Service learning
- IGEM STEM team
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- Accreditations
- CIS, WASC, IB
- Memberships
- COIS, EARCOS
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Boarding arrangements
Runs a residential programme at the Songjiang campus.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
A Board of Governors sets school direction, and the headmaster and principals implement the plans.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Curriculum differs by stage. High school offers IGCSE and the IB Diploma alongside Chinese studies.
- IGCSE
- IB Diploma
- Chinese studies
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Mental wellbeing
Runs counsellor-parent sessions on adolescent wellbeing and family communication.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
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History
Founded in 2007; campuses expanded in the 2010s and the school gained international accreditation and membership.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTA runs a speaker series and a teacher appreciation banquet.
- PTA Speaker Series
- Hundred Families Banquet
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
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Facilities overview
Campus building includes a swimming pool, indoor gym, 200-metre track and maker spaces.
- Swimming pool
- Indoor gym
- 200-metre track
- Maker space
- Art studio
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Sports facilities include a swimming pool, indoor gym, rooftop court and 200-metre track.
- Swimming pool
- Indoor gym
- Rooftop court
- 200-metre track
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Academic spaces include a wood workshop, digital fab lab, robotics lab and art studio.
- Wood workshop
- Digital fab lab
- Robotics lab
- Art studio
- Recording room
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Academic activities include STEM projects such as the iGEM team and a woodworking competition.
- iGEM team
- Woodworking competition
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Runs inclusion activities such as Special Olympics events and community service learning.
- Service learning
- Special Olympics activities
- Charity events
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Holds a student president election and student-run clubs.
- Student President election
- Student clubs
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Bilingual teaching
Primary lessons are taught in Chinese and English, and specialist subjects are also taught in both languages.
- Chinese
- English
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Immersion programmes
Promotes a Chinese-English immersion bilingual programme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Awards
The Anna Pao Sohmen Centre received an honourable mention at the 2026 ARCASIA Awards.
- ARCASIA Honorable Mention 2026
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
A CIS member, fully accredited by CIS and WASC, and an IB member school.
- CIS
- WASC
- IB
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Primary: 20 Lane 1251 West Wuding Road, Changning District, Shanghai 200042. Middle: 2206 Hongqiao Road, Changning District, Shanghai 200336. High: 1800 Lane 900 North Sanxin Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai 201620.
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