Shanghai American School
American AP International Baccalaureate
Founded in 1912, Shanghai American School offers American, AP, International Baccalaureate education across 2 campuses in Shanghai.
Tuition (2026-2027)
| Grade level | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Pre-Nursery | CNY 246,000 |
| Nursery | CNY 246,000 |
| Reception | CNY 285,800 |
| Grade 1 | CNY 285,800 |
| Grade 2 | CNY 285,800 |
| Grade 3 | CNY 285,800 |
| Grade 4 | CNY 285,800 |
| Grade 5 | CNY 290,300 |
| Grade 6 | CNY 301,600 |
| Grade 7 | CNY 301,600 |
| Grade 8 | CNY 301,600 |
| Grade 9 | CNY 311,000 |
| Grade 10 | CNY 311,000 |
| Grade 11 | CNY 311,000 |
| Grade 12 | CNY 311,000 |
Admissions
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Interview
Entrance assessment: interviews (Pre-K to Grade 5) or NWEA MAP testing plus interview (Grades 6-12)
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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
Languages
- English — Teaching
- Mandarin Chinese — Additional
Campuses
Compounds Nearby
Residential compounds within about 3km of a campus. Pins link through to listings where available.
Compounds near Shanghai American School are Base Living Zhangjiang, China Garden, Eastern Villa, Dynasty Villa, Xijiao Parkson Garden, Sassoon Park Villa, Windsor Court, and Windsor Place.