Shanghai International School Fees Comparison

Comparing international school fees in Shanghai helps families choose the right school for their budget and curriculum. This guide compares schools across budget, mid-tier and premium bands with indicative annual tuition in RMB.

Fee bands at a glance (primary, annual, indicative)

Band	Annual tuition (primary)	Example schools
Budget	RMB 140,000–220,000	Yew Wah, Wellington Bilingual
Mid-tier	RMB 260,000–350,000	BISS, Nord Anglia Pudong
Premium	RMB 380,000–450,000+	Shanghai American School, Harrow Shanghai

Budget schools comparison

Schools in the budget band typically sit in the RMB 140,000–220,000 range for primary. Curricula include British, IB and American. Fees rise in secondary and exam years.

Mid-tier schools comparison

Mid-tier schools offer primary fees around RMB 260,000–350,000 per year. Secondary and IGCSE/IBDP typically higher. Strong curricula and facilities.

Premium schools comparison

Premium schools sit at the top end. Primary RMB 380,000–450,000+ per year. Extensive facilities and university placement.

What to add beyond tuition

Include registration, application, learning support, EAL and board exam fees. See our China fees guide and Hidden Fees guide.

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