Edited by Aziza Francienne · B2C Marketing Manager
American-curriculum international schools in Shanghai typically deliver a US-style programme taught in English, commonly offering a US high-school diploma pathway with Advanced Placement (AP) courses and, at some campuses, parallel IB or other senior pathways. Mandarin is widely taught as a compulsory or core language from the early years, and most schools provide English-language support for learners new to instruction in English. Annual tuition in Shanghai is among the highest in mainland China and varies by school and grade level, typically spanning a broad range that reflects differences in campus size, facilities and senior-programme options. Admissions are document-heavy and time-sensitive: many schools open applications well before the next academic year, require proof of eligibility under Shanghai rules (foreign-passport or specific residency categories) and use assessments or interviews for places.
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