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Shanghai has 12 schools in the premium category, providing families with focused options.

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At a glance 11 schools · avg fee RMB 295,896

Schools listed: 11
Curricula: 19
Average annual fee: RMB 295,896
Fee range: RMB 215,000 – 391,000
Most common curriculum: British Curriculum (7 schools)
Average school size: 1,856 pupils
Largest by enrolment: Shanghai United International School
Oldest: Shanghai American School (1912)
With boarding: 2

Aerial view of Shanghai American School campus buildings and playing grounds.

Shanghai American School

Reggio Emilia Approach, IB (DP) · Ages 3 to 18

RMB 246,000 - 304,100

Ages 3 to 18 years

Reggio Emilia Approach, IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP)

Instructs in English

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Yew Chung International School of Shanghai — international school in Shanghai, China

Yew Chung International School of Shanghai

Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum · Ages 2 to 18

RMB 243,900 - 362,700

Ages 2 to 18 years

Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)

Instructs in English and Mandarin

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Hiba Academy Nantong — international school in Shanghai, China

Hiba Academy Nantong

Chinese National Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum · Ages 3 to 18

RMB 252,494 - 296,640

Ages 3 to 18 years

Chinese National Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum

Instructs in English and Mandarin

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The main courtyard and academic blocks at the Concordia Shanghai campus.

Concordia International School Shanghai

American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) · Ages 3 to 18

RMB 243,000 - 320,000

Ages 3 to 18 years

American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), SEN focussed, Bespoke Curriculum, IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)

Instructs in English

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Shanghai United International School — international school in Shanghai, China

Shanghai United International School

British Curriculum, IB (PYP) · Ages 3 to 18

RMB 215,000 - 303,000

Ages 3 to 18 years

British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Chinese Curriculum

Instructs in English and Chinese

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Traditional architecture and expansive grounds at the Wellington International school campus.

Wellington College International Shanghai

EYFS (Early years foundation stage), IPC (International Primary Curriculum) · Ages 2 to 18

RMB 292,400 - 391,000

Ages 2 to 18 years

EYFS (Early years foundation stage), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)

Instructs in English and Mandarin

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Yew Wah International Education School of Shanghai Gubei — international school in Shanghai, China

Yew Wah International Education School of Shanghai Gubei

Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels · Ages 14 to 18

RMB 220,000 - 238,000

Ages 14 to 18 years

Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels

Instructs in English

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A wide view of the academic buildings and primary football pitch.

Britannica International School

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 1.5 to 18

RMB 252,300 - 356,700

Ages 1½ to 18 years

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE

Instructs in English

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An exterior view of the modern academic buildings at Harrow International School Shanghai.

Harrow International School Shanghai

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 1.5 to 18

RMB 273,800 - 385,300

Ages 1½ to 18 years

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP)

Instructs in English

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A view of the modern architectural design at Nord Anglia International School.

Nord Anglia International School Shanghai Pudong

British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) · Ages 2 to 18

RMB 271,600 - 385,090

Ages 2 to 18 years

British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)

Instructs in English

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Expansive glass facades overlooking the central courtyard at the Puxi campus.

The British International School Shanghai Puxi

EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum · Ages 0 to 18

RMB 271,600 - 385,090

Ages 0 to 18 years

EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Australian Curriculum

Instructs in English

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