Affordable International Schools in Shanghai, China
Edited by Aziza Francienne · B2C Marketing Manager
About international schools in Shanghai, China
In Shanghai the most affordable options described as “international” usually sit on a spectrum from low-cost bilingual schools (mixing the Chinese national curriculum with stronger English instruction) to smaller foreign-passport international campuses offering British, American or IB-style programmes. English is commonly the language of instruction at these schools, while Mandarin is regularly taught and often used across parts of the day in bilingual models. Published tuition for lower-cost campuses can start at only a few ten-thousand renminbi a year in the very cheapest cases, while many genuinely lower-to-mid-range international or bilingual schools quote annual tuition in the mid-five-figure to low six-figure RMB band; parents should also budget separately for bus, lunches, exam and capital levies which commonly add a material extra to headline fees. Admissions tend to concentrate on the August/September intake with application windows and assessments opening many months earlier, though some schools run rolling entry and waiting lists - start enquiries as soon as you know your moving dates so you can compare curricula, language balance and total cost of attendance.
Compare 28 Affordable international schools in Shanghai, China. Filter by curriculum, fees (average RMB 108,652), location, and more to find the right international school now.
At a glance 28 schools · avg fee RMB 108,652
- Schools listed
- 28
- Curricula
- 15
- Average annual fee
- RMB 108,652
- Fee range
- RMB 330 – 200,000
- Most common curriculum
- Chinese National Curriculum (8 schools)
- Average school size
- 1,550 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Shanghai High School International Division
- Oldest
- Shanghai Weiyu High School (1943)
- With boarding
- 5
No schools match your filters. Try adjusting your criteria.