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Tiny Tots International Pre-School

China, Shanghai

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The school at a glance
Fees RMB 102,800 - 183,200
Ages 2 - 6 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1997
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Strengths Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual
Introduction

Tiny Tots International Pre-School & Kindergarten in Shanghai serves children aged 2 to 6 years and offers an early years programme based on the Wonders and World of Wonders curriculum from McGraw-Hill, a structured early childhood syllabus supporting literacy, numeracy, and developmental skills. Teaching is primarily in English, with Chinese also included, and learning is guided by the school’s Sequential Step System, which places children according to developmental readiness. Weekly activities include phonics, reading, mathematics, science exploration, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, baking, and physical play, alongside themed studies related to world topics and seasonal celebrations. Founded in 1997, Tiny Tots has a long history in Shanghai and typically organises classes in small groups of around 12 children, allowing close teacher interaction. Many teachers come from English-speaking countries. The school places particular emphasis on helping children feel confident and comfortable as they learn and adjust to an English-language classroom environment.

41 Fuxing Rd (W), Xuhui District, Shanghai, China, 200031

The Essentials

Location
Tiny Tots International Pre-School is located at No 24, Lane 280 Wukang Lu, Xuhui District, Shanghai, near Wukang Lu. The campus is about seven minutes by car from Shanghai Library and is situated in central Shanghai with convenient access to taxi routes and public transport. The Wukang Lu area hosts the main campus and is common for expatriate families seeking English-language early education.

Stages
The school serves children aged 2–6 years, covering Nursery through K3. Programs are structured to accommodate the 2-6 age range, with classes sized for early-years learning.

Type
Tiny Tots operates as an independent English international kindergarten. It is described as Shanghai's independent English-language international kindergarten, with a single active Shanghai campus and English as the primary language of instruction.

Additional learning support
Public information does not list dedicated SEN provisions.

Country affiliation
The school does not have any formal country affiliation.

School day structure
The school day runs from 9:00 to 3:30, Monday through Friday.

Bus service
A school-bus service is provided at the campuses, and bus routes change each year based on the location of families using the service. Parents are advised to confirm current routes and availability.
Fees

Annual tuition at Tiny Tots International Pre-School ranges from RMB 102,800 to RMB 183,200 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- No publicly posted non-refundable application or admissions fee is published for Tiny Tots International Pre-School in the sources available.

Tuition fees (by programme / session)

- Full-day annual tuition (single annual figure published): RMB 183,200 per year (full-day programme).
- Half-day annual tuition (single annual figure published): RMB 151,200 per year (half-day programme).
- Alternative public listing (same school, campus-level summary) shows example full-day and half-day fee breakdowns expressed as annual, per-term and per-month amounts: Full-day: RMB 125,800 per year; RMB 49,000 per term; RMB 15,900 per month (full day). Half-day: RMB 102,800 per year; RMB 39,800 per term; RMB 13,600 per month (half day). These alternative figures are also publicly listed for Tiny Tots campus entries.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No detailed billing schedule (for example number of instalments per year, exact payment due dates, late payment penalties) is publicly listed in the available public listings for Tiny Tots.

Boarding fees
- No boarding fees are published because there is no boarding provision.

Other costs and typical extras

- Summer camp / holiday programme fees (example public listings): Sunny Scholars summer-camp-type offerings are published as separate short-term programme fees; example listings show multi-week summer camp pricing such as RMB 15,000– RMB 20,500 for a five-week full-day camp depending on the year and programme configuration. These camp charges are supplementary to the standard tuition.


Academics

Tiny Tots International Pre-School teaches American Curriculum for students aged 2 to 6.

Curriculum
Tiny Tots International Pre-School in Shanghai offers an English-language early childhood program for children aged approximately 2 to 6, organized into Nursery, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten levels based on the Wonders and World of Wonders curriculum. The curriculum provides language development (English, phonics, reading, journaling) alongside core subjects such as math, science, and Chinese, with a strong emphasis on arts, music, and physical development. Enrichment and activities include storytelling, world exploration, show and tell, baking, and theater/role play, with a focus on hands-on learning.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Public sources describe Tiny Tots Shanghai as delivering an English-language program with a holistic Sequential Step System curriculum designed to support each child's social and emotional development in an immersive environment, and a safe, loving environment is noted.

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

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school provides an English-language environment with native English-speaking teachers; Chinese is taught as part of the curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through a safe environment, and the school participates in charity initiatives such as Kiddos for Kibbles and Love Charity Month.

Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding policies.
Parent Experience

History
Tiny Tots International Pre-School & Kindergarten opened in 1997 in Shanghai as an independent English-language international preschool and kindergarten. It operates as a private stand-alone institution that uses the Sequential Step System curriculum to guide 2- to 6-year-olds and maintains small class sizes taught by native-English-speaking teachers. The school has run campuses in Shanghai for different districts, including a Fuxing Xi Lu campus at 43 West Fuxing Road and a Shanghai Garden Campus at 50 Gumei Road, serving early years in Xuhui and Minhang. In 2025, after about 28 years at its original Wukang Road site, Tiny Tots relocated to a new campus at 280 Wukang Road. It has been recognized as a charter member of the Shanghai International Schools Association.

Community
Tiny Tots maintains a close, family-oriented community with small class sizes and a nurturing, inclusive environment. Time Out Shanghai notes that the school preserves a peaceful, family-focused atmosphere and keeps campuses small to foster a caring and inclusive community. Community events include Love Charity Week, which features an art exhibition, charity sale, sustainable market, pet adoption, and a floating bookshop. The school also runs enrichment programs such as the Sunny Scholar Summer Camp, offering English immersion and varied activities for children. The two Shanghai campuses support families in Xuhui and Minhang, reflecting the school's broad local community reach.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parent involvement is visible through organized community events such as Love Charity Week, which includes an art exhibition, charity sale, sustainable market, pet adoption, and floating bookshop. Another example of parent-family engagement is the Sunny Scholar Summer Camp, which provides English-immersion activities for children. In general, parent participation and volunteers are described through event listings and school communications rather than a standalone PTA structure, with families invited to take part in and support these activities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Tiny Tots International Pre-School operates at two Shanghai campuses: the Fuxing Road Campus in Xuhui District and the Shanghai Garden Campus in Minhang District. The schools provide fully equipped outdoor and indoor play areas, a library, and attractive classrooms across both campuses. The facilities include a music room, an art area, a reading center, a video area, a kitchen for cooking activities, and a computer center. The classrooms are designed to be welcoming and conducive to young learners, and the school maintains small class sizes to support individual attention. The curriculum includes Orff music, art, baking, ballet, kickboxing, soccer, and theater.

Sports Facilities
Outdoor and indoor play areas are provided to support physical activity on campus. The regular curriculum includes soccer and kickboxing, with tennis offered through the program and camps. The summer camp features swimming and water play, tennis, soccer, ballet, and kickboxing. These facilities and activities support a holistic approach to physical development for preschoolers.

Academic Facilities
The two Shanghai campuses provide a library and a computer center to support early literacy and technology skills. Classrooms are described as attractive and well-equipped to support daily learning activities. There are fully equipped indoor spaces and safe outdoor areas that support hands-on learning across early childhood subjects such as math, English, science, and Chinese. The English-language program is delivered by qualified native English-speaking teachers.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Orff music, art, baking, ballet, kickboxing, soccer, and theater are included in the curriculum. A music room, an art area, a reading center, a video area, and a kitchen accompany the learning spaces. The school also offers summer camp activities such as swimming, water play, tennis, soccer, ballet, and kickboxing.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school runs regular extracurricular activities that rotate each term and emphasize academic enrichment. Examples include math and logic, science, and world exploration, which complement the core English-based program. These activities are taught by Tiny Tots teachers and outside professionals. The program supports early analytical thinking and discovery through age-appropriate projects.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative activities are integrated into daily learning. The curriculum includes Arts and Crafts, Fine Motor, Music and Rhythm, and Baking. Orff Music, Art, Ballet, and Theater are also part of the program, with additional visual arts and performance opportunities. Pastel Art and other art-based experiences have been part of the school's activities.

Cultural & Language
World Exploration and Topic Talk are included to broaden cultural awareness. Chinese language study is integrated into daily learning. The school hosts monthly multicultural events and opportunities for families to participate in cross-cultural activities. These events reflect an emphasis on global citizenship.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular options rotate each term and cover a wide range of interests beyond academics. Past offerings include Taekwondo, Tennis, Soccer, Capoeira, Zumba, Yoga, Storytime and Craft, Pastel Art, Fun With Food, Theater, Music Intelligence, and Musical Aerobics. Some activities are taught by Tiny Tots teachers and others by external professionals. Tiny Toddler Classes are available for younger children on select days.

Community & Service
Tiny Tots runs community charity events such as Love Unites in Charity, with an art exhibition, charity sale, sustainable market, and other activities. The school hosted a Charity Week event open to the broader community. These events provide volunteering opportunities for families and wider involvement in local initiatives. Participants learn about giving back through hands-on activities.
Languages

Language Provision
The primary language of instruction at Tiny Tots International Pre-School is English. The program is described as an English environment with native English-speaking instructors. Chinese is taught as part of the curriculum, and a Chinese language class is included. The school teaches English and Chinese, with no explicit information about additional languages, language levels, or non-native speaker language support on the accessible materials.
Reputation

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Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Submit an initial application package and any required documents. Public information about Tiny Tots Shanghai does not publish a formal, official checklist for this school, but at international kindergartens in Shanghai, families typically provide a registration form, copies of the child's birth certificate and passport, immunization records, and proof of address. Parents should prepare these materials in advance and be ready to supply additional documents if requested during the inquiry phase. A school representative will usually acknowledge receipt and outline the next steps.

Step 2: Arrange a campus visit or interview. Public-facing guidance for Shanghai international kindergartens often includes an on-site visit or family interview as part of the onboarding process. During this visit, families can tour the facilities, meet potential classroom staff, and ask questions about curriculum, class size, and daily routines. Tiny Tots Shanghai is described as operating English-language programs in Shanghai, which typically involves a discussion of language exposure and placement with staff. (Context on campus visits and language emphasis is consistent with international kindergarten practice in Shanghai.)

Step 3: Child assessment and placement discussion. In many Shanghai international kindergartens, there is a placement discussion or informal assessment to determine the appropriate class level (for ages roughly 2–6) based on age and developmental readiness. Families should expect questions about the child's routine, social skills, and language exposure. Tiny Tots Shanghai uses an English immersion program and a Sequential Step System, which may inform how placements are determined.

Step 4: Offer and enrollment. If a place is available and the child meets the criteria, an offer is extended. The enrollment typically requires returning forms and paying a deposit or holding fee to secure the space. The deposit is often applied toward tuition and serves as a formal commitment to enroll.

Step 5: Documentation and prep for start. After accepting an offer, families complete any remaining enrollment paperwork, provide any outstanding documents, and receive start dates and orientation information. Schools often provide a welcome packet with schedules, uniforms, and supply lists. While specific Tiny Tots steps are not published in accessible sources, these steps are typical for Shanghai's international preschool sector.

Waitlist
Information on waitlist is not publicly published for Tiny Tots Shanghai.
School Events
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