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Dehong Chinese International School

China, Shanghai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees RMB 77,000 - 124,000
Ages 6 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 500
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2017
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Chinese National Curriculum
Taught languages English, Mandarin
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Dehong Shanghai International Chinese School opened on 1 September 2017 in the Qizhong villa area of Maqiao, Minhang District, Shanghai. The campus delivers a twelve-year education (Grade 1–12) that blends the Chinese National Curriculum with international elements, guided by Dehong's holistic, inquiry-based framework and the Dulwich College International pedagogical approach. The school emphasises bilingual education, with roughly 50% Chinese-medium and 50% English-medium teaching in Elementary and Middle School, and a shift to predominantly English instruction (about 85% of teaching and learning in English) from Grade 10 onward to support global university pathways. The Dehong curriculum consists of three strands: the CNC content, extended inquiry-based learning (including STEAM, SE21, service, sustainability, and cultural activities), and the international perspectives offered through Dulwich-inspired practice. The enrichment programme (Qidi) covers Humanities, Visual and Performing Arts, Entrepreneurial Practice, Sports, and Music, and the school participates in Worldwise events that connect students with a global network. The campus is designed to support language development, cross-cultural understanding and holistic growth.

shanghai.dehong.cn

1935 Shuguang Road Maqiao, Minhang, Shanghai

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The Essentials

Dehong Chinese International School has 500 pupils, instruction in English, Mandarin.

Location
Dehong Shanghai International Chinese School is located at 1935 Shuguang Road, Maqiao, Minhang District, Shanghai. It is in the Qizhong villa area of Maqiao, Minhang District. The campus sits in a residential area accessible by local roads in Shanghai's Minhang district.

Stages
Elementary School (grades 1–5, ages 6–11); Middle School (grades 6–9, ages 11–15); High School (grades 10–12, ages 15–18).

Type
Private, Chinese-owned international school. Boarding facilities are available for enrolled students (boarding fee RMB 11,500 per semester).

Additional learning support
Public information does not list a dedicated SEN department.

Country affiliation
The school is Chinese-owned and operates in Shanghai.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is listed.

School day structure
Exact daily start and end times are not publicly published.

Bus service
Yes. A school bus service exists, with routes arranged according to the needs of enrolled students.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Dehong Chinese International School ranges from RMB 77,000 to RMB 124,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- There is no separate application or registration fee charged.

Tuition fees (by school level)

- Elementary School: RMB 77,000 per semester
- Middle School: RMB 90,000 per semester
- High School: RMB 124,000 per semester

Boarding fees

- Boarding is charged at RMB 11,500 per semester where boarding is used.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition and boarding are presented and billed on a per-semester basis (amounts above are shown per semester). Specific semester billing dates, due dates, installment plans, and late-payment penalties are not listed in the publicly available admissions summary.

Other costs and fees

- Meals: School meal costs are charged separately and are additional to the tuition amounts above.
- Uniforms: Uniform costs are additional and are charged separately.
- School bus: A school bus service is available; bus fees and specific route charges are additional and arranged according to demand.
- Enrichment / activity charges: Fees for optional extra-curricular activities, trips, specialist courses, or external examinations (where applicable) are charged in addition to tuition.

Fee payment options

- Specific accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, bank transfer/wire, WeChat/Alipay or other channels) are not itemized in the publicly available admissions summary. Families should note that the admissions materials list standard contact details for the admissions office but do not publish a detailed list of payment methods or online payment portal details.
Academics

Dehong Chinese International School teaches Chinese National Curriculum for students aged 6 to 18.

Curriculum
The Dehong Shanghai curriculum is structured around three strands and serves elementary (Grade 1–5), middle (Grade 6–9) and high school (Grade 10–12) cohorts: the 9-year compulsory PRC curriculum, a holistic inquiry- and skills-based extension, and the Dulwich Difference holistic education. The compulsory programme follows the Chinese National Curriculum, with an approximate 50% instruction in Chinese and 50% in English in Elementary and Middle School, while the extended programme uses inquiry-based, interdisciplinary learning including STEAM, SE21, service, sustainability, and cultural activities. In high school, the programme is international in scope and designed to prepare students for world-leading universities, and Shanghai Dehong is an IB World School authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12, taught in English and Chinese. Dehong emphasises bi-lingual, bi-literate, and bi-cultural education as core principles. An Enrichment Programme runs across all levels with categories in Humanities, Visual and Performing Arts, Entrepreneurial Practice, Sports and Music, and University Counselling supports university- and career-readiness planning.

Higher Education Progression
University Counselling provides guidance on university and career readiness to help students apply to world-leading universities.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
Step 1. Learn about Dehong Shanghai and obtain the prospectus. Dehong Shanghai offers a progressive learning plan from elementary to high school designed for Chinese students, combining the Chinese compulsory curriculum with international elements. The Admissions section provides a Prospectus and an online Information Collection Form to begin the process, and it lists a contact telephone number and email for inquiries. Start by reviewing the prospectus to understand the school's approach and entry expectations.

Step 2. Submit the online application. To apply, complete and submit the online Information Collection Form, which initiates the formal application flow. After submission, the Admissions team will contact you shortly to progress the process. You may also access the application form via the link labeled "Apply" on the Admissions page.

Step 3. Review grade-specific admissions criteria. Grade 6 candidates are students graduating from Grade 5 who meet junior high entry requirements. Transfer applicants are welcome to inquire, and transfer criteria are handled by the Admissions team.

Step 4. Attend an Open Day or campus visit. Parents are invited to participate in Open Day activities at specified times after submitting the Student Information Collection Form. Open Day events provide opportunities to tour the campus, learn about the program, and meet the admissions team. Coordinate via the provided Admissions contact to schedule or receive Open Day details.

Step 5. Complete any required assessments for transfer. Transfer applicants may need to pass a learning capability test to meet Dehong's requirements. The school notes that transfer entrants undergo an Entrance Exam process as part of evaluating suitability. Reach out to the Admissions team for specifics if you are transferring from another school.

Step 6. Admission decision, enrollment steps, and tuition information. The Admissions team will contact you after submission to discuss next steps if you are offered a place.

Scholarships
Yung Wing Scholarship Program (Dehong Shanghai) offers three scholarship types:

- Yung Wing Full Scholarship: 100% tuition reduction for high school, awarded to students with the highest overall academic achievements.
- Yung Wing Half Scholarship: 50% tuition reduction for high school, awarded to academically outstanding students who also demonstrate additional traits via named scholarships (Earhart, Shackleton, Qi Baishi, Deng Jiaxian).
- Academic Excellence Scholarship: 25% tuition reduction for high school, awarded to academically outstanding students who embody Dehong's values.

Eligibility: Students entering Grade 10 or Grade 11 in the next academic year (including current Dehong students and external applicants) are eligible to apply.

Application and evaluation process (summary): Step 1, submit the scholarship application; Step 2, internal preliminary evaluation; Step 3, final internal evaluation (only applicable to full scholarship applicants). Application materials include a scholarship application form and a personal statement in English (within 500 words); non-Dehong students must provide additional documentation from their previous school. The application method and opening time are announced separately.

Waitlist
There is no published waitlist or pool policy described in the admissions materials.
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