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Shanghai Gold Apple School

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 3000
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2000
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Australian Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Canadian Curriculum, Catholic Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum, French Curriculum, German Curriculum, Indian Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum, Korean Curriculum, Malaysian Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Reggio Emilia Approach, Singapore Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum, Thai Curriculum, Vietnamese Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum
Taught languages English, Mandarin
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Shanghai Gold Apple School is a private, all‑through boarding school founded in 2000 by the Yalong Group. It sits on a campus in Pudong, with green space and more than 100,000 square meters of buildings. The school comprises of Kindergarten, Primary Department, Secondary Department and International Department, with a strong international orientation across its centers. The International Department includes the American High School Center (US curriculum with AP), the Cambridge Center (IGCSE/A‑Levels), a Mandarin Center (for international students and Chinese learners), and WA International Center and Hidaka/Nihon‑ga Center. Curricula include K‑12 Chinese system, Chinese‑global curriculum for foreign students, US high school curriculum with AP and Cambridge IGCSE/A‑Levels. The school reports about 3,000 students and over 400 staff with more than 1,600 graduates have studied abroad, with a 99% admission rate to top universities. Facilities include the Apple Classroom, a wildlife bird observatory, and a digital immersive future classroom.

1555 Jufeng Rd, Pudong, Shanghai, China, 201206

The Essentials

Shanghai Gold Apple School has 3,000 pupils, instruction in English, Mandarin.

Location
Located at 1555 Jufeng Road, near Jinjing Road in Pudong District, Shanghai. The campus sits in a dedicated education area with convenient access by road and public transit. The site covers a large campus with multiple buildings and substantial green space. The school serves pupils from kindergarten through Grade 12, including an international department.

Stages
The school comprises a Kindergarten, Primary Department, Secondary Department (including middle and high school) and an International Department.

Type
Private, all-through boarding school. It operates as a boarding school and includes an International Department.

Additional learning support
The school emphasizes personalized education and features an Apple Model Classroom approach. The International Department includes a Mandarin Center to support Chinese language learning for international students.

Country affiliation
No official country affiliation is listed publicly.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is indicated publicly.

School day structure
The school day runs Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 4:00pm.

Bus service
Nearby public transport options include multiple bus routes (e.g., 987, 1006, 791, 995, 1016, 774, 799) and Shanghai Metro Line 12.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Shanghai Gold Apple School operates as a modern boarding school with on-campus housing for students across its kindergarten through high school and international departments. Enrollment materials show a boarding option exists alongside day students, with accommodation priced at 5,000 RMB per semester. For the International Department's Mandarin Center, on-site dormitories house 2–4 students per apartment with private bathrooms and essential amenities, including Wi‑Fi, a water dispenser, air conditioning, hot water, and a washing machine, with living staff on 24-hour duty. The staff recruitment page notes that the school provides dormitories or arranges transport for staff, which confirms the existence of on-site housing infrastructure.

Uniform Requirement
A school uniform is required. The Mandarin Center page lists a uniform fee of 5,000 Yuan for four-season uniforms. Color, sourcing, and purchasing details are not specified on the site.

Food Options
The on-site canteen provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with meals primarily in Chinese style and some Western options; a halal window is available. Milk and dessert are provided at 10:00 am, and fruit and a late snack follow dinner.

Governance and Ownership
Shanghai Gold Apple School was founded in 2000 by the Yalong Group (Shanghai Yalong Investment Group Co., Ltd.). It is a member school of Jianping Group, reflecting its governance and network within a private-education group.
Fees
Application and registration fees

- Application / registration fee: CNY 300 (one-time, charged at application/registration).

Tuition fees — Chinese-curriculum (domestic) students (per semester and per academic year)

- Primary (elementary) school: CNY 28,000 per semester (CNY 56,000 per academic year).
- Junior middle (lower secondary) school: CNY 30,000 per semester (CNY 60,000 per academic year).
- Senior high (upper secondary) school: CNY 31,000 per semester (CNY 62,000 per academic year).

Tuition fees — International / special-track programmes (per semester and per academic year)

- International programme (years 1–8, where offered): typically reported at CNY 40,000 per semester (CNY 80,000 per academic year).
- Cambridge / American high‑school (IGCSE / AP / A-Level / US‑track): typically reported at CNY 64,000 per semester (CNY 128,000 per academic year).
- Note: international‑track tuition can vary by curriculum and grade; published ranges for the school include CNY 10,750–CNY 64,000 per semester across different programmes.

Boarding / accommodation fees

- Boarding fee (dormitory): CNY 5,000 per semester for boarding students.

Other compulsory and typical additional fees

- Academic materials / miscellaneous fees (学杂费): commonly reported in the range CNY 6,000–CNY 19,000 per semester (covers textbooks, basic materials, some activity fees depending on grade and programme).
- Uniforms / school clothing: commonly reported around CNY 5,000 per school stage (set or staged purchase across year groups).
- Prepayment / deposit (enrollment / advance payment): reported ranges of CNY 6,500–CNY 17,000 (amount and usage depend on programme and enrolment arrangement).
- Other optional or programme-specific fees: examination fees for international curricula (IGCSE/A‑Level/AP), specialised course or activity fees, overseas study‑trip charges and some advanced elective course fees; amounts vary by programme and participation.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Standard billing cadence: fees are charged on a per‑semester basis for both domestic and international programmes; tuition is collected each semester.
- Payment timing: tuition and any required prepayment/deposit are generally due before the start of the term; the school issues term billing and collects the semester tuition and any accommodation or material fees in advance of registration/arrival. Prepayment amounts are reported in the ranges above.
- Consequences for non‑payment and late payment: standard practice is that students are not permitted to attend / register until required fees are paid; specific late‑payment penalties or timelines are set by the school in its enrolment and billing rules.

Refunds and withdrawal / prorated refunds

- Refund calculations for withdrawal, transfer or suspension are governed by Shanghai municipal rules that apply to private primary and secondary schools:
- If withdrawal is completed before the start of term (school calendar working day), the school must refund the full amount of tuition and boarding fees already collected;
- If withdrawal occurs after the term starts but total class time attended is less than or equal to one‑third of the term, the school must refund two‑thirds of tuition and boarding fees;
- If attendance is more than one‑third but not more than one‑half of the term, the school must refund one‑half of tuition and boarding fees;
- If attendance exceeds one‑half of the term, no refund of tuition or boarding fees is required.
- Other refundable items (for example refundable deposits) and the administrative timing for refunds are subject to the school's invoicing and finance procedures.

Fee payment options (commonly accepted methods)

- Typical accepted payment methods at schools in Shanghai include: bank transfer / bank remittance to the school's designated bank account, bank direct debit or batch bank collection, and online self‑service payment channels (e.g., QR‑code payment via platforms such as WeChat Pay or Alipay where the school supports them). On‑site payment counters or card payments for specific items may also be available during registration.

Summary of the most commonly reported amounts (one place for quick reference)

- Application / registration fee: CNY 300 (one‑time).
- Domestic primary: CNY 28,000 / semester (CNY 56,000 / year).
- Domestic junior middle: CNY 30,000 / semester (CNY 60,000 / year).
- Domestic senior high: CNY 31,000 / semester (CNY 62,000 / year).
- International programme (1–8): CNY 40,000 / semester (CNY 80,000 / year) as commonly reported.
- Cambridge / US high‑school track: CNY 64,000 / semester (CNY 128,000 / year) as commonly reported.
- Boarding: CNY 5,000 / semester.
- Academic materials / miscellaneous: CNY 6,000–CNY 19,000 / semester.

Notes relevant to fee planning

- Tuition and boarding figures for the domestic K‑12 tracks are set under local regulatory review and are published for the 2024–2025 cycle; international‑track fees are higher and vary by curriculum (Chinese bilingual, Cambridge, American, or other international tracks). Domestic tuition is expressed per semester under the current published standard; international track tuition is commonly expressed per semester and per academic year as shown above.
Academics

Shanghai Gold Apple School teaches American Curriculum, Australian Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Canadian Curriculum, Catholic Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum, French Curriculum, German Curriculum, Indian Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum, Korean Curriculum, Malaysian Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Reggio Emilia Approach, Singapore Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum, Thai Curriculum, Vietnamese Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Shanghai Gold Apple School is a K-12 modern boarding school in Pudong that comprises a Kindergarten, Primary Department, Secondary Department (middle and high school), and an International Department, with a Mandarin Center for Chinese language education. The domestic curriculum follows the Chinese national system for primary through high school, while the International Department provides international pathways aligned to UK and US frameworks. The International Department includes centers for Mandarin language (Mandarin Center), U.S. High School studies, and Cambridge International (Cambridge Center), with additional regional centers and a focus on overseas university admissions. The Mandarin Center Curriculum offers five categories: language courses, Shanghai curriculum, international curricula (primarily UK and US systems), specialty courses, and expansion courses, with personalized plans based on entry level. Graduation from the Secondary Department yields three certificates (achievement, physical ability, and bilingual speech); the Cambridge Center has produced many Oxbridge entrants, and the U.S. High School Center offers pathways toward admission to top U.S. universities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Shanghai Gold Apple School supports social-emotional learning through the Apple Classroom model, which facilitates student self-construction and interaction, and through Life Guidance courses that help students develop good behavior and leadership within the school's five development areas (Keep Fit, Good Behavior, Art, Learning and English).

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) support.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English language development is a focus within the five development areas, with the Primary Department aiming for graduates to master 1000 English phrases, and the International Department offering centers such as the US High School Center and the Cambridge Center as part of its programs.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing provisions are not explicitly described; Life Guidance courses contribute to student well-being and behavioral development.

Safeguarding
A Safe Campus section exists under Campus Culture on the site, indicating safeguarding provisions are part of campus culture, though specific safeguarding policies are not publicly disclosed.
Parent Experience

History
Shanghai Gold Apple School was founded in 2000 by the Yalong Group as a modern boarding school that combines a kindergarten, primary department, secondary department, and international department. The campus spans about 100,000 square meters, serving around 3,000 students with more than 400 staff. It is a member of the Jianping Group and is among Shanghai's first bilingual teaching experimental schools. The school emphasizes values of responsibility, generosity, and excellence and aims to be a brand school with a strong personality and a high degree of internationalization, earning the nickname the “aircraft carrier” of private education in Shanghai. The International Department includes centers such as the Mandarin Center, the US High School Center, and the Cambridge Center, reflecting its cross-border educational pathways.

Community
Shanghai Gold Apple School has a high degree of internationalization, with the International Department offering global study pathways and camps that attract students from multiple countries. The Mandarin Center was established in 2004 as one of Shanghai Government‑authorized Chinese language learning centers and has hosted extensive summer camps for international students. The International Department includes Mandarin Center, US High School Center, and Cambridge Center, presenting a mix of Chinese-language instruction and international curriculums. Publicly reported outcomes include more than 1,600 graduates studying abroad in Britain, the United States, Australia, and Canada, with about 99% of graduates admitted to world top‑100 universities; many students have entered G5 institutions and other leading universities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Shanghai Gold Apple School covers about 200 mu (roughly 33 acres) in Pudong, with green space of about 60 mu and a building footprint around 100,000 square meters. The school operates as a K-12 boarding campus with Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary, and International Department. On-site facilities include teaching buildings, a dedicated laboratory building, a library, a gymnasium, student dormitories, and a central cafeteria. The Arts Center on campus provides space for creative activities and performances.

Sports Facilities
Facilities include a gymnasium on campus for indoor sports and physical education. Public materials list the gym among the school's sports facilities, but additional outdoor sports fields or swimming facilities are not publicly documented. The campus environment and keep-fit focus indicate integrated PE and athletic activities as part of daily student life. The residential nature of the campus (dormitories and dining facilities) supports extended recreation and team activities.

Academic Facilities
An on-site library serves as the academic hub for students. There is a dedicated laboratory building housing science laboratories for classrooms and experiments. The campus contains teaching buildings that organize classrooms and other academic spaces for K-12 education. The International Department centers include a US High School Center and a Cambridge Center, reflecting specialized facilities to support international curricula. The Mandarin Center within the International Department provides language learning spaces for Chinese language instruction, especially for foreign students.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular opportunities include science experiments, programming, 3D printing, literature appreciation, public speaking, music, dance, basketball, football, and taekwondo. An Arts Center supports creative activities and performances. The school emphasizes diverse extracurricular modules that span sciences, humanities, and arts.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Shanghai Gold Apple School's International Department emphasizes academic enrichment through regular international exchanges and participation in competitive events. Notable activities include the OCSEP English debate championship, the Waterloo University Euclid and Pascal mathematics contests, and the Physics Bowl for high school students. The program supports planning for post-secondary study through a career-planning and admissions guidance center, helping students pursue global opportunities. The department combines rigorous coursework with opportunities for international exposure.

Arts & Creative
The school provides arts facilities and programming to support creative pursuits, including a piano center, a dancing studio, and a ceramics studio. Additional arts-focused spaces exist within the campus, enabling visual and performing arts activities. The International Department's clubs also include arts-related options as part of six club categories offered to students.

Cultural & Language
The Mandarin Center was established in 2004 as an officially authorized Chinese Language Learning Center by the Shanghai government and a designated site for overseas Chinese summer camps. The program customizes Chinese-as-a-foreign-language instruction and integrates elements of traditional Chinese culture such as the Three Character Classic, poetry, recitation, and calligraphy. It offers short-term Chinese-language and culture courses (primarily in July and August) and a broader curriculum including language, Shanghai and international programs, as well as expansion courses.

Social & Hobbies
The International Department offers six categories of clubs, providing a rich and varied lineup of extracurricular activities beyond the classroom. Clubs are designed to broaden student social engagement, teamwork, and cultural exchange. The program aims to balance academics with social development and leadership opportunities.

Leadership & Professional
The International Department is an ASDAN official authorized course center, enabling ASDAN-aligned programs that emphasize holistic development. A dedicated career planning and admissions guidance center provides structured support for university applications and study-abroad opportunities, with staff experienced in guiding students to top global universities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Campus facilities include an indoor tennis court and basketball court to support sport and fitness. The school provides dormitory housing (2–4 students per apartment) with staff on duty 24 hours a day. On-site medical services and a psychology counseling room support student health and wellbeing, complemented by meals prepared on site.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught at the school include English and Chinese. English is a core focus from kindergarten onward; the Primary Department targets fluency, including mastering 1,000 English phrases by graduation. Chinese is taught as part of the regular Chinese curriculum, and the International Department runs a Chinese Language Center to support foreign-national students. In international streams, curricula such as the US high school and Cambridge centers are delivered in English, complemented by bilingual and Chinese-language options.

Bilingual Teaching
Shanghai Gold Apple School offers bilingual education and is among Shanghai's first batch of bilingual teaching experimental schools. The Kindergarten program is characterized by bilingual teaching and artistic enlightenment. In the Primary Department, English development is a focus, with a goal that graduates will master 1,000 English phrases and achieve everyday conversational fluency. The Secondary Department graduates receive three certificates—an achievement certificate, a physical fitness certificate, and a bilingual speech certificate—reflecting the school's emphasis on bilingual capabilities.

Immersion Programs
Language immersion is embedded in the school's model through bilingual teaching, with the Kindergarten explicitly described as bilingual. The International Department provides English-language curricula via the US High School Center and the Cambridge Center, creating English-language academic experiences in secondary study. Students and teachers have opportunities to participate in exchange learning in the United States. The overall curriculum combines a K-12 Chinese system with Chinese-global, US high school, and Cambridge curricula, supporting immersion in multiple international contexts.
Reputation

Awards
The school does not publicly disclose past awards won.

Accreditations
- Top 100 Private Schools in China: nationwide designation recognizing the school among the country's leading private schools.

- National Model School with Characteristics: designation for schools that demonstrate distinctive educational features at the national level.

- Advanced National Private Primary and Secondary School in Building Characteristics: national acknowledgement for advanced development of distinctive school features in private K–12 education.

- National March 8 Red Flag Collective: national honor for collective work advancing women's leadership and social progress.

- Most Socially Responsible Model School: recognition for strong social responsibility commitments.

- Shanghai Civilized Unit: Shanghai government recognition for civility, services, and community contribution.

- Shanghai Chinese Education Base: city-level base for Chinese language education under government authorization.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Program eligibility and options. Shanghai Gold Apple School runs three international streams: International Primary for ages roughly 6–12, International Middle for about 14–16, and International High School for students who have completed middle school or higher. International Primary classes are capped at 22 students per class, International Middle at no more than 30 per class, and International High School at 25 per class; teaching is conducted in English for the international high school. These details define which track a family should pursue based on the student's age and current grade.

2. Initial inquiry and registration. Families begin by contacting the admissions team by telephone or by online registration to start the process. After registration, parents wait for an admissions staff member to reach out with next steps and scheduling information. This registration step helps determine eligibility and the appropriate interview and testing windows.

3. Application and examination fee. An application/examination fee of 300 RMB must be paid to proceed with the assessment. The fee is paid as part of the enrollment process after registration and before testing. This fee is non-refundable and confirms the candidate's participation in the admissions assessments.

4. Entrance assessments and interviews. For international streams, admissions involve English and Mathematics examinations, followed by an interview (often bilingual). The class placement is informed by the exam results and interview performance. Successful candidates move on to the tuition/payment stage after completing these assessments.

5. Admission decision, tuition payment, and formal notice. Upon meeting the required assessments, families are asked to pay the applicable tuition and related fees. After payment, the school issues a formal admission notice, finalizing enrollment for the chosen program. This completes the admissions process and allows the student to begin the program.

Scholarships
Public information does not list scholarship programs for Shanghai Gold Apple School.
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