Fudan International School vs Shanghai Jincai International School

	F Fudan International School Shanghai, China	S Shanghai Jincai International School Shanghai, China
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RMB 76,000	Fees / year RMB 68,000 - 76,000
Age range	Age range 6 - 18 years	Age range 6 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum	Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Chinese National Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 400
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Mandarin
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2000
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location FDIS is on the main campus of the High School Affiliated to Fudan University in Yangpu District — street address commonly given as 325 Guoquan Road (near Siping Road), close to the Fudan University area. The site is within the Wujiaochang/Sipinglu neighbourhood and is a short taxi or metro ride from central Yangpu; Guoquan Road metro station (Line 10, interchange with Line 18) serves the area.	Location Address: No. 26, E Shan Road, Pudong New Area — the international division is on the Jincai High School Eshan Rd campus in central Pudong, close to Century Park. The school site gives the Pudong/Century Park location but does not list specific public-transport links; families usually check local metro/bus maps and the school for door-to-door directions.
Stages	Stages The school operates as a 1–12 international school (primary through senior/high school). The senior years offer the IB Diploma Programme; middle and lower secondary follow integrated international curricula with AP/other academic options noted in school listings.	Stages JCID runs an Elementary (listed as Grades 1–5), Junior High (Grades 6–9) and Senior High (Grades 10–12) structure; fee pages on the site show these grade bands. The school operates both a Chinese section and an English section and implements IPC in the elementary years, the MYP in middle years and the IBDP in senior years.
School type	School type FDIS is a co‑educational international division of the High School Affiliated to Fudan University (an affiliated school of Fudan University). The IB listing also notes the campus has mixed boarding facilities for some students.	School type JCID is the international division of Shanghai Jincai High School (an established Shanghai high school) and is authorized as an IB World School. The site shows the international division coexisting alongside the Chinese section and serving both local and international students.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Public listings for FDIS indicate the school provides student support services, including learning‑support staff/teaching assistants and access to counselling or psychological services; however detailed, case‑by‑case provisions (levels of support, formal SEN pathways) are not publicly listed and should be discussed with admissions. Parents with specific needs are advised to contact the school with any professional assessments so the school can confirm what it can provide.	Additional learning support The site describes language support such as ESL/CSL in the elementary curriculum and a range of after‑school programmes; it also describes school counselling and individual counselling for student mental health. The website does not provide a detailed Special Educational Needs (SEN) policy or a named learning‑support team — contact admissions to discuss specific additional‑needs arrangements.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation FDIS is based in China and is the international division of the High School Affiliated to Fudan University (a Chinese university‑affiliated school). It is registered and described in local education listings as an international school for foreign‑passport and eligible students.	Country affiliation The international division is part of Shanghai Jincai High School and was established with approval from the Shanghai Municipal Education Committee; it operates within the Chinese school system while offering international (IB and English‑section) programmes.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation The school is secular; no religious affiliation is listed in official or directory descriptions.	Religious affiliation The school website does not indicate any religious affiliation.
School day structure	School day structure Published school‑listing hours show a typical school day starting around 8:10am and finishing in the mid‑afternoon (example listing: Mon/Tue/Fri 8:10–15:05; Wed/Thu 8:10–16:00). Exact daily schedules (start/finish times, staggered breaks or department variations) can change by year group, so confirm current times with admissions.	School day structure The public pages visited do not list a regular start/end time or daily timetable for lessons and breaks. For exact school‑day hours and the daily schedule (including lunch and break times), contact the admissions or elementary/middle school offices listed on the site.
Bus service details	Bus service details There is no clear, detailed public listing of fixed school bus routes or an external bus provider on the school's public listings. For route coverage, fees, pick‑up points and whether bus service is offered in the current year, contact the admissions office or the school reception (admissions@fdis.net.cn / phone numbers shown in local listings). The school's admissions team can provide the latest transport options and any contracted provider information.	Bus service details The school provides a school–home bus service for day students and lists route/fee options on its site (examples given: a Lianyang shuttle at RMB 4,000/semester, within‑10km routes at RMB 6,000/semester and over‑10km at RMB 8,000/semester; one‑way options and shared small‑route arrangements are noted). Parents register via the school's bus registration link.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration fees - A one-time application/registration fee is charged for new applicants. Reported amounts around RMB 1,000 (one-off) have been cited by independent school-information sources. Tuition — by term and by year group - Billing structure: two academic terms (semesters) per year. Tuition is shown on a per-semester basis and summed for an annual total. - Per-semester tuition: RMB 38,000 per semester (all primary and secondary year groups). - Annual tuition (tuition only): RMB 76,000 per year (RMB 38,000 × 2 semesters). - Miscellaneous/“school” fees: an additional fee reported as RMB 3,000 per semester (RMB 6,000 per year), producing a commonly quoted total annual charge of RMB 82,000 when tuition and miscellaneous fees are combined. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are billed on a semester basis (two main billing points per academic year); new-student one-time fees are collected on enrolment/registration. Families are commonly expected to pay for the coming semester or year by published school deadlines. Boarding / Accommodation fees - The school operates as a day school and does not provide on-campus boarding; boarding fees are not applicable. Families usually arrange housing off-campus. Other costs and typical ancillary fees - Uniform: commonly reported around RMB 3,000 (one-off initial purchase). Textbooks/materials: commonly reported in the range of RMB 2,000–3,000 per year. IB/AP/exam fees, extracurricular activity fees, school-transport (bus) and daily lunch charges are additional and vary by choice. Examples reported include lunch in the RMB 25–35 per day range and IB exam-related fees per subject. Refund information - Application/registration fees are typically non-refundable in practice at comparable Shanghai international departments; refundable deposits (if any) and tuition refund rules are handled under the school's finance terms and collected on enrolment. Specific refund timing and conditions are set by the school's finance office. Fee payment options - Common, accepted methods at Fudan-affiliated and Shanghai schools include bank transfer and in-person card payments; Chinese schools frequently also provide online payment channels. International university and affiliated programs list bank transfer and credit/debit card as accepted methods, which reflects common practice for educational payments in the Fudan ecosystem. Confirmed payment channels and exact account details are provided by the school's finance office at enrolment.	Fee details Application fees - No separate application or registration fee is listed for JCID in published admission materials; there is no stated one-time application charge. Tuition fees (per semester; two semesters per academic year) - Elementary (Grades 1–5, English section): RMB 34,000 per semester (RMB 68,000 per school year). - Junior high (Grades 6–9, English section): RMB 38,000 per semester (RMB 76,000 per school year). - Senior high (Grades 10–12): Chinese-section tuition RMB 38,000 per semester; English-section tuition RMB 38,000 per semester (RMB 76,000 per school year). Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is billed and payable per semester only; the academic year comprises two semesters. RMB is the primary currency; USD payments are acceptable according to the exchange rate in use at the time of payment. Boarding / accommodation fees (where applicable) - Boarding (dormitory and meal package for resident students) is shown in public school information as RMB 8,000 (reported as the boarding/meal charge). Parents should note boarding is offered for some students; the boarding charge is published separately from tuition. Other costs and one‑off fees - Miscellaneous (materials, textbooks, field trips, yearbook and related items) is charged per semester: Elementary RMB 2,400; Middle/High English section RMB 2,400; High‑school Chinese section RMB 1,600. These are settled each semester. - Uniform fee (one‑time): RMB 2,000 (amount listed in school materials). - School bus and meal costs are additional and charged separately (calculated by distance or by student meal orders). Refunds and adjustments - Miscellaneous/agency fees (textbooks, trips, yearbook, etc.) are settled each semester; published guidance indicates these are reconciled per semester with refunds for overpayment ("多退少不补" style settlement). Fee payment options and notes - The school specifies RMB as the payment currency and indicates USD may be accepted based on the exchange rate at the time of payment. Specific payment channels (bank transfer, on‑line portal, credit card acceptance) are not itemized in the publicly posted fee summary.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The school requires students to wear school uniforms.
Food options	Food options —	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership JCID was established in 2000 with approval from Shanghai Municipal Education Committee. It is the international division of Shanghai Jincai High School and is authorized as an IB World School.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Fudan International School (FDIS) is an English‑medium international school serving Grades 1–12 that integrates bilingual English–Mandarin instruction and an international college‑preparatory programme. In Primary and lower‑secondary (Grades 1–8) the school follows a US‑style / Common Core–aligned international programme taught in English while developing Mandarin and additional language options. Grades 9–10 operate as a college‑preparatory / pre‑IB phase (historically aligned with IGCSE‑style or tailored pre‑IB courses) to prepare students for senior qualifications. For Years 11–12 FDIS offers the full International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and also provides Advanced Placement (AP) course options; the school is an authorised IB World School and functions as an AP/SAT/ACT test centre. Graduates receive the school's WASC‑recognized high school diploma and may combine that credential with IB and/or AP course results when applying to universities.	Curriculum details Shanghai Jincai International School (JCID) delivers an international programme from Grades 1–12: the Elementary Department (Grades 1–5) uses the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) with core subjects (Language Arts, Mathematics, Chinese/Mandarin, IPC) plus specialist classes (music, art, drama, STEM, PE, library), ESL/CSL support, electives and after-school programmes. Grades 6–10 follow the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), providing the MYP's eight subject groups, interdisciplinary inquiry and the student-centred Personal Project. Grades 11–12 are taught as the IB Diploma Programme (DP), authorized in 2015, including the DP core (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, CAS) and a six-subject cohort model delivered in English. JCID's DP subject list includes language and literature (Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean), language acquisition, individuals & societies (Economics, Psychology, History), experimental sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), mathematics and fine art, with additional language and elective options. In parallel, the school operates a Chinese-section that follows local curricula and college-entrance preparation (including tailored tracks for Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan and overseas students) and can lead to a Shanghai Education Commission graduation diploma when requirements are met.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Fudan International School (FDIS) describes a “holistic” approach to student development and explicitly references Service Learning as part of its curriculum and campus life. These descriptions appear in school profiles and listings that summarise the school's programme and extracurricular emphasis. FDIS is an IB World School, which means it delivers IB programmes that include personal and social development as part of the curriculum framework. The school's public-facing materials and third‑party profiles mention campus life that develops students' physical and mental skills but do not specify a named, standalone SEL curriculum or dedicated SEL team. The school does not publicly disclose further detail about specific SEL programmes or named SEL staff on its publicly available profiles.	Social & emotional learning JCID's primary-school Code of Conduct states the school works “with parents and the entire community to ensure all students are fully supported academically, socially and emotionally,” and lists school activities used to develop students' identity, communication and respect for others. The primary site describes whole-school events (International Week, Chinese Culture Week, talent shows and festival activities) intended to give students opportunities to develop social skills and responsibility. The school's Academic Governance pages also show a “Students Center” and related curriculum/groups, indicating structured pastoral roles within the faculty. The website does not set out a named, detailed SEL curriculum on a public page; the available pages describe ethos, activities and pastoral support rather than a published SEL scheme.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Publicly available school profiles and school‑listing databases indicate that FDIS does not operate a specialist special‑needs programme and do not list dedicated SEN provision. One school‑profile entry explicitly notes that “FDIS doesn't have any special needs programs.” The school is presented as a mainstream international school (IB/AP) with relatively small class sizes in third‑party listings, but those sources do not detail targeted support services for specific types of learning difficulties or disabilities. There is no evidence that FDIS is a specialist SEN institution. The school does not publicly disclose detailed SEN staffing, specific categories of needs supported, or formal specialist‑SEN programmes on its public pages.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school's Academic Governance section lists a document titled “JCID Inclusive & Learning Support Requirement Policy,” indicating JCID has a formal inclusion/learning-support policy referenced on its site. The public webpage listing these governance documents does not, however, publish the policy text on the visible page (the policy is linked as a downloadable file rather than displayed). The site does not publicly enumerate which specific categories of special educational needs it supports on the visible pages, nor does it describe itself as a specialist SEN institution. For details of what needs are supported and specific procedures, the linked Inclusion policy would need to be consulted.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language FDIS is listed as an English‑language school (English is the language of instruction in its IB programme) in official IB information and public school profiles. Some third‑party listings note that the school offers additional language classes (for example Mandarin) and language support in Chinese.	English as an additional language JCID's Academic Governance page lists a “JCID Language Policy,” showing the school formally records its language approach in policy documents. The school's teachers page also states the international division employs foreign teachers, which is factual staffing information published on the site. The publicly visible pages do not, however, describe a named EAL programme, dedicated EAL staff, assessment procedures for EAL learners, or specific EAL provision in detail. Therefore the website does not publicly disclose detailed EAL provision on its visible pages; the linked Language Policy would be the place to check for those details.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Third‑party profiles and school listings refer to academic mentoring, career guidance and psychological counselling as part of the student support described for FDIS in summary pages. In addition, Fudan University (with which the school is affiliated) operates psychological counselling services for international students at university level. However, I did not find a public, detailed description on the school's own public profiles of dedicated mental‑health staff, counselling programme structure, referral pathways, or written counselling policies specific to FDIS. Therefore the school does not publicly disclose full details of its mental‑wellbeing staffing or programme descriptions in the sources located. Families should contact the school for the most up‑to‑date information on counselling and wellbeing services.	Mental wellbeing The school's Services page states that counselling is provided to students, teachers and parents for mental health and that mental-health education activities are launched to address students' mental problems. The page lists major intervention methods including basic psychological skills training for homeroom teachers and school staff, and individual counselling for students who may have mental health issues; it also mentions guidance for parents on family relationships and child development. These statements are presented on the school's Services page rather than as a separate published mental-health policy. For fuller procedural detail or referral arrangements, the site points to its services page and linked governance documents.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding The school's Code of Conduct and other pages state JCID aims to provide “a safe, secure and purposeful learning environment,” which is published on the primary-school pages. The Academic Governance area lists a set of policies (assessment, language, inclusion, etc.) but the website's visible pages do not display a standalone child-protection or safeguarding policy by that name. The site therefore asserts a commitment to a safe environment in its ethos and governance listings but does not publish a clearly labelled, public child-protection/safeguarding policy on the visible pages; anyone needing the school's formal safeguarding procedures should request the relevant governance document directly from the school.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview Shanghai Jincai High School International Division (JCID) operates on the Shanghai Jincai High School campus in Pudong, with Chinese and English sections. The school is located at No. 26 E Shan Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, near Century Park, and offers first‑rate facilities as part of its campus environment. JCID moved to the E Shan Road campus in 2009.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Fudan International School (FDIS) was established in 2002 as the international division of the High School Affiliated to Fudan University and is operated as part of that larger school/university system. Over time FDIS developed an international curriculum pathway and gained formal IB authorisation for the Diploma Programme in 2010. The school serves a multinational student body and is positioned administratively within the Fudan-affiliated school structure rather than as an independent private company. Public descriptions of FDIS emphasise its origins as an international arm of the Fudan-affiliated high school and its continuing institutional ties to Fudan University.	History Shanghai Jincai International Division (JCID) is the international department of Shanghai Jincai High School and was established with the approval of the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission in 2000. The division operates as part of the larger, municipally approved Jincai school and serves international and overseas‑Chinese students under that public school structure. JCID gained IBMYP authorization in April 2006 and IBDP authorization in May 2015, milestones in its curriculum development. The international division relocated from its earlier Dingxiang Road campus to the current Eshan Road campus in 2009.
Community	Community FDIS describes a relatively small, multinational community with students and families from multiple countries; school materials and local school listings note English-medium instruction alongside Mandarin and other language offerings. The school and nearby Fudan University resources are cited as part of student life, and the broader Fudan campus hosts regular cultural and student-society events that international students often join. Community life typically includes class-based activities, extracurricular clubs and seasonal cultural events that reflect the school's international mix.	Community The JCID community combines Chinese‑section and English‑section students and includes several hundred students from many countries; published summaries indicate roughly several hundred pupils in the international division drawn from dozens of nationalities. The school lists recurring community and cultural events on its site, including an International Week (focused on charitable work), an annual Chinese Culture Week, a school talent show (“Jincai Got Talent”) and a Halloween celebration for younger students. These events are run as part of the primary and whole‑school activity programmes and are described on the school's activities pages.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association There is no detailed, publicly accessible description of a named FDIS Parent–Teacher Association on the school's public pages that I could retrieve (the school website requires JavaScript and the visible pages do not show a PTA section). For contact and confirmation the school's admissions contact is listed publicly (admissions@fdis.net.cn). In the absence of an explicit FDIS PTA statement, it is reasonable to infer—based on common practice at comparable international schools in the region—that parent groups typically organise social meetups (coffee mornings or new‑parent orientations), support school events (International Day, concerts, sports days), and run volunteer or fundraising activities to support extracurricular programmes. Those inferences are drawn from PTA descriptions at other international schools in China and the region; they illustrate likely functions but are not direct statements from FDIS. If you'd like, I can request the school's current PTA/contact details or search the school's parent portal and social channels for up‑to‑date, specific information.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual The school is an IB World School offering the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP). IBMYP was authorized in 2006 and IBDP in 2015. The elementary curriculum uses the IPC (International Primary Curriculum) with English and Chinese sections, including Language Arts, Math, Chinese/Mandarin, IPC, and six specialty subjects (Music, Art, Drama, STEM, PE, Library). The MYP includes eight subject groups: Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Mathematics, Sciences, Individuals and Societies, Arts, Design, and Physical and Health Education, and the Personal Project is part of the programme. The DP core comprises Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Extended Essay (EE) and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS). The Chinese Section uses local teaching materials; the English Section uses original US teaching materials. There are about 2,100 students in total, with roughly 1,700 local students and about 400 in the international division.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative The elementary curriculum includes six specialty subjects: Music, Art, Drama, STEM, PE, and Library, alongside core subjects like Language Arts and Math. JCID supports electives and extended learning, including ESL/CSL, ECA and After School Programme (ASP). The school hosts arts- and science-focused events such as Art Festivals and Science Fairs, and MYP Week highlights education philosophy through artistic and creative activities. Student clubs include Electric Band, Chinese chess, card games and hockey, fostering creative and performing arts interests.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language JCID comprises a Chinese Section and an English Section; the English Section uses original US teaching materials, while the Chinese Section uses local teaching materials. In the IB framework, students in the MYP study at least two languages (Language and Literature, Language Acquisition) to support intercultural understanding. The school offers cultural experiences such as cultural tours and experiences of Shanghai, and provides a college counselling platform (UNIFROG) for MYP/DP students via a dedicated College Center.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies Student life includes a range of clubs and activities, such as an electric band, Chinese chess, card games and hockey, along with performances and celebrations like Halloween events and school-wide activities. The school hosts annual events such as an Art Festival, Science Fair and Maths contests, and a dedicated MYP Week to engage students in diverse activities across disciplines.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Community service and charity activities are incorporated into student life, alongside opportunities for social engagement and service learning to help students understand their role in the community. The school emphasizes student leadership and civic responsibility through clubs, student councils and community projects, fostering empathy and social awareness.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional The school operates with a dual leadership model, including co-principals and co-teaching arrangements to integrate Eastern and Western educational traditions. A College Center provides college counselling for grades 6–12, supported by an online UNIFROG platform to help students explore pathways and requirements. The school has ongoing recruitment to strengthen staff, listing positions such as IB teachers and laboratory roles for the 2025-2026 year, with CVs directed to the stated contacts.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing Mental health counseling is available for students, teachers and parents, with programs to support well-being and resilience. The After-School Programme (ASP) runs from 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on weekdays and offers language, cultural, arts, crafts, sports and recreation activities; an ASP Fair is held each semester. Graduation ceremonies occur annually in June, and the school yearbook is a collaborative project between teachers and students, reflecting the school's emphasis on overall well-being and balanced development. The school also promotes regular cultural and athletic events, including sports festivals and Christmas celebrations.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision Languages taught include English and Mandarin. In the Elementary curriculum, language instruction includes Language Arts and Chinese/Mandarin within IPC. ESL/CSL is provided as language support. The International Division offers IB programmes: MYP in middle school and DP in high school.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school comprises a Chinese Section and an English Section. Chinese Section uses local Ministry of Education materials; English Section uses original US teaching materials.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards No school-level awards for the past five years (January 1, 2021–January 1, 2026) are listed on the JCID website that are explicitly described as awards granted to the school itself. I checked the school's About/School Introduction, Academic Governance and policy pages, Teaching Faculty and School Environment pages, and the School News listing on the JCID site; the site explicitly names the IB authorizations and the Hanban/Shanghai designations but does not present a visible, static list of institutional awards for the 2021–2025 period. Notes on scope and limitations: the School News section on the site appears to load content dynamically (pagination is present), and I was not able to locate any news entries or a separate “honors/awards” page on the JCID site that name awards given to the school in the past five years. If you'd like, I can (a) search the broader Shanghai Jincai High School site (the parent school) for institutional awards listed there, or (b) expand the search to external sources (news outlets, education directories). If you want only JCID-site information, the result above accurately reflects what is publicly posted on the JCID website as of my check.
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations • Authorized IB World School (International Baccalaureate Organization): the school is recognized by the IBO to operate one or more IB programmes, indicating it has met the IBO's authorization standards. • IB Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) authorization (acquired April 2006): JCID is authorized to deliver the MYP curriculum for the relevant age range, which means it has met the IBO requirements for that programme. • IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) authorization (acquired May 2015): JCID is authorized to deliver the IBDP for senior students, allowing it to award the IB Diploma to eligible graduates. • Designated “Base School for International Promotion of Chinese” by the Chinese Language Council International (Hanban): a recognition that the school serves as a designated site for promoting Chinese language teaching internationally, reflecting a formal relationship with the national Chinese-language promotion body. • Designated Base School of Teaching Chinese by the Shanghai Municipal Education Committee: a local-government designation indicating the school is a recognized site for Chinese-language teaching and related activities within Shanghai. • Established under the approval of the Shanghai Municipal Education Committee: the school's operation is approved by the municipal education authority, which is the official local authorization to operate as a school in Shanghai.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Initial inquiry and eligibility check — Contact admissions and confirm eligibility. Ask specifically which documentary proof the school requires for “foreign student” status and whether there are any quota limits for the grade you seek; this eligibility requirement is a common and decisive first filter. 2. Prepare and collate required documents — gather identity, academic and health records. Typical documents (to confirm with the school) include a copy of the child's passport (and visa/entry stamp if applicable), recent school transcripts or report cards, a birth certificate or passport photo page, and standard health/immunization records; parents should have originals plus clear photocopies or certified translations ready. Having these prepared in advance speeds the application and testing stages; if transcripts are not in English you may need certified translations. 3. Submit the application and any application form or fees the school requests. FDIS's admission entry point is generally through its admissions office; confirm whether an online application form or an email submission is required and whether a non‑refundable application or registration fee applies for the year you apply. Keep proof of submission (email receipts, payment confirmation) and note semester vs academic‑year billing if the school splits tuition across terms. 4. Admissions assessment: tests and interviews. For most grade levels FDIS uses an entrance assessment process that typically includes a written test (English and mathematics for middle/high grades) and an in‑person or remote interview with the student (and sometimes a brief parent interview); content and format vary by grade. Prepare your child for an English‑language placement check and basic math; ask the school for sample materials or the exact syllabus it will test so you can prepare appropriately. 5. Review and offer stage — what to expect if your child is selected. After assessment the school will notify families of an offer or otherwise (timing and notification method should be confirmed with admissions). Offers typically require a deadline for acceptance and payment of any deposit or registration fee to secure the place; ask for the written offer terms so you know the deadline and refund conditions. 6. Fees, deposits and payment schedule — confirm amounts and what they cover. Publicly available school listings show tuition in recent years around RMB 76,000 per year (roughly RMB 38,000 per semester), plus semester/annual miscellaneous fees and possible textbook or deposit charges; specific items (meals, transportation, activity fees, deposits) vary and are listed by the school each year. Ask admissions for the current published fee schedule, payment deadlines, whether there is a sibling discount (some directories list a 5% discount for second and subsequent children) and the school's refund policy. 7. Final registration, orientation and records transfer. Once you accept an offer you will complete final registration paperwork, pay any required deposit or tuition installment, and arrange for official transcript transfer and any visa/permit paperwork required for long‑term study in China. Confirm arrival/first‑day details and whether the school runs a parent orientation or grade‑level orientation so you and your child can settle in smoothly. If anything in the process is unclear, request an itemized checklist from admissions so you have a written record of outstanding items.	Admissions 1. Confirm eligibility and basic requirements. JCID's admissions page specifies that the international division enrols overseas students, students from Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan who are permanent residents, and overseas Chinese whose parents work in Shanghai; applicants must be at least 6 years old, healthy, and have at least one semester of prior school experience. Parents should check that their child's passport/visa status and the parent's Shanghai work permit meet the school's requirements before applying. 2. Make initial contact and submit the online application. The school asks families to add the official WeChat account and complete the school's application form (Admissions & Recruitment Application) as the first administrative step; this is how the school registers new applicants and opens the file. Parents should save confirmation screenshots and the contact details given on the form, because the school uses the submitted contact information to arrange the next steps. 3. Prepare and send required documents to student affairs. JCID lists the documents it requires to process an application: photocopies of all family members' passports, photocopies of valid visa pages for the family, a photocopy of one parent's Shanghai work permit, the child's birth-certificate/passport page showing date of birth, the most recent one-year academic report from the child's current school, and six passport photos. The admissions page also notes that final document requirements may vary by applicant, so parents should expect the school to request additional or original documents at a later stage. 4. Tests and interview are scheduled after documents are received. The school states that applicants will be notified of the test date by email once documents are checked; tests vary by grade and typically include Chinese, English and mathematics. Parents should plan for both an assessment day and a short interview—arrange travel/time off in advance and make sure the child brings any required stationery or identification that the school asks for. 5. Offer, admission letter and enrolment notice. If the applicant passes the tests and interview, JCID issues an admission letter and an enrollment notice; those documents are required to complete registration and to arrange tuition payment. Parents should check the admission letter carefully for deadlines (deposit/enrolment deadline) and any specified conditions (e.g., submission of originals, medical checks). 6. Pay fees and complete registration. Tuition is payable each semester (two semesters per academic year) and the school lists fees in RMB (USD may be accepted at the current exchange rate). The published per‑semester tuition rates on the admissions/fees page are: Elementary (Grades 1–5) RMB 34,000; Junior High (Grades 6–9, English section) RMB 38,000; Senior High (Grades 10–12) RMB 38,000 (Chinese section shows a different miscellaneous amount); there is also a uniform fee and miscellaneous fees for materials/textbooks/field trips. Parents should confirm the exact amount, the accepted payment methods, and any deadlines directly with admissions before transferring funds. 7. Practical follow-up and contact. Because some requirements (visa pages, work permit, residency status) are regulated by Shanghai authorities and can affect eligibility, parents should keep copies of all immigration/work documents and follow up promptly if the school requests originals or additional paperwork. If you have questions or need clarifications (test content by grade, available class sections, boarding vs. day options), contact the elementary or middle/high admissions lines and emails published on the school site—JCID provides separate contact numbers and emails for elementary and for middle/high admissions.
Scholarships	Scholarships There is no published, school‑wide scholarship programme visible in the school listings and directories I checked; the public fee pages and profiles for FDIS list tuition and routine fee items (tuition, miscellaneous, textbook/deposit, bus and meal fees) but do not describe a general merit or need‑based scholarship scheme. Some schools do offer limited assistance or fee reductions on a case‑by‑case basis (or provide sibling discounts—directories list a 5% sibling discount at FDIS), so if you are seeking fee support it is best to raise the question directly with admissions and ask whether any discretionary fee waivers, bursaries, or scholarships are available and what evidence or application steps are required. If you would like, I can contact the admissions office wording for you to ask about any available financial assistance and the exact sibling‑discount policy.	Scholarships JCID's admissions and tuition pages do not advertise any school-wide scholarships, merit awards, or published fee‑remission programs for incoming students. External school listings and fee summaries likewise report tuition and miscellaneous fees but do not list scholarship programmes for JCID. If you are exploring fee assistance, special cases (for example, sibling arrangements, staff discounts, or one‑off hardship support), or external scholarship schemes, contact the admissions office directly to ask whether any discretionary reductions or programmes exist and what documentation would be needed. For reference, use the admissions contact numbers and emails shown on the school site when you enquire.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist JCID's official admissions page and the school's published enrolment information do not describe a formal waitlist or ‘pool' system; the published procedure describes document submission, testing, interview and then issuance of an admission letter when a candidate passes. Because the school's public materials do not mention a waitlist, parents who are concerned about capacity or timing should ask admissions directly whether (a) applications are processed on a rolling basis, (b) there is a waiting list for specific grades or sections, and (c) how the school notifies families if a place becomes available. The international schools databases that summarize JCID list “no deadline” and that students can join after the academic year begins, which suggests rolling intake rather than a formal, published waitlist — but for an authoritative answer please contact the school's admissions office.
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