Adcote School Shanghai is a British Curriculum / Cambridge IGCSE / A-Level / IB Diploma / IB MYP / IB PYP school in Shanghai, China. Annual tuition ranges from $25,000 to $33,336 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Scholarships Available
Adcote operates a tiered scholarship programme reportedly backed by a three-year RMB 9,000,000 fund. Award levels include: President's Scholarship (full tuition), First Class (50% tuition), Second Class (30% tuition), Third Class (10% tuition), and a separate cash award for students who secure offers from top-ranked global universities. Scholarships are competitive and applied at offer stage; separate application materials or auditions may be required.
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About
Adcote School Shanghai is the Chinese branch campus of the historic UK Adcote School, located in Songjiang District on the western edge of Shanghai. It offers British IGCSE and A-Level programmes alongside the IB Diploma to secondary students aged 14–18, with instruction primarily in English. The school provides both day and boarding places, a house system, a structured scholarship programme, and a broad enrichment curriculum spanning sciences, arts, sports and university preparation.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Adcote School Shanghai is the Chinese branch of the historic UK Adcote School, offering British IGCSE and A-Level pathways alongside IB Diploma in a suburban campus-style setting near Sheshan National Forest Park. It features a structured multi-million-RMB scholarship programme, a house system, boarding facilities, and a broad enrichment offer spanning sciences, arts, sports and university-preparation activities.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| IGCSE | RMB 180,000 |
| A-Level | RMB 200,000 |
| IB Diploma | RMB 240,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 180,000 - 240,000. Application fee: $69.
Admissions Process
- 1Initial enquiry and campus visit / Open Day. 2) Online application submission with required documents (photo, passport/ID, school reports). 3) Payment of application/entrance-exam fee (RMB 300). 4) Entrance assessments: written tests in English and Mathematics plus an English interview. 5) Interview and specialist checks; additional auditions for talent-based scholarships. 6) Offer issued with scholarship consideration. 7) Acceptance, contract signing, tuition payment and boarding arrangements confirmed. 8) Pre-arrival: health forms, immunisations, uniform and term-date information provided.
Admissions Details
No formal public waitlist policy is published. Parents should contact admissions directly to enquire about available places and whether a deposit is required to hold a spot.
Boarding Life
On-campus boarding accommodates both genders. Boarding students have extended supervised evening schedules. Boarding fees are approximately RMB 20,000–30,000 per year, charged separately from tuition.
Boarding facilities are available for students on campus, accommodating both genders. Boarding students have extended on-campus schedules into the evening. Boarding fees are charged separately at approximately RMB 20,000–30,000 per year.
School Day
Day students follow hours of approximately 08:00–18:10 Monday–Friday; boarding students have extended on-campus schedules into the evening.
Student Life
The school uses a house/college-style system as part of students' non-academic development.
Cafeteria meals are available on site at approximately RMB 35 per meal, paid separately from tuition.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school provides pastoral care, on-site medical/nursing staff, and a school-based student development curriculum that focuses on critical thinking, teamwork and leadership.
Student Demographics
School Background
Overseas branch campus of Adcote School UK; operates as a private international school.