Shanghai American School
Founded 1912WASC, CIS, ACAMIS, EARCOS
Founded in 1912, Shanghai American School offers American, AP, International Baccalaureate education across 2 campuses in Shanghai.
Tuition (2026-2027)
| Grade level | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Nursery | CN¥246,000 |
| Reception | CN¥285,800 |
| Grade 1 | CN¥285,800 |
| Grade 2 | CN¥285,800 |
| Grade 3 | CN¥285,800 |
| Grade 4 | CN¥285,800 |
| Grade 5 | CN¥290,300 |
| Grade 6 | CN¥301,600 |
| Grade 7 | CN¥301,600 |
| Grade 8 | CN¥301,600 |
| Grade 9 | CN¥311,000 |
| Grade 10 | CN¥311,000 |
| Grade 11 | CN¥311,000 |
| Grade 12 | CN¥311,000 |
| Pre-Nursery | CN¥246,000 |
Application feeCN¥2,800
Admissions
- Residency requirement
Eligible per Shanghai Municipal Education Commission rules: foreign citizen child, child born overseas to PRC citizens, child of HK/Macau/Taiwan residents, or SHMEC waiver letter holder
- Interview
Entrance assessment: interviews (Pre-K to Grade 5) or NWEA MAP testing plus interview (Grades 6-12)
- Residency requirement
Eligible per Shanghai Municipal Education Commission rules: foreign citizen child, child born overseas to PRC citizens, child of HK/Macau/Taiwan residents, or SHMEC waiver letter holder
- Interview
Entrance assessment: interviews (Pre-K to Grade 5) or NWEA MAP testing plus interview (Grades 6-12)
Languages
- English — Teaching language
- Mandarin Chinese — Additional language