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Shanghai Gold Apple School

China, Shanghai

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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
Availability Not shared by this school
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.

www.jinpingguo.com.cn

1555 Jufeng Rd, Pudong, Shanghai, China, 201206

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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
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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.
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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
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