Concordia International School Shanghai is a USA school in Shanghai, China. Founded in 1998. It serves 1,200 students for students aged 3–18. Annual tuition ranges from $27,724 to $38,345 USD.
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About
Concordia International School Shanghai is a coeducational day school in Shanghai, China, serving students ages 3-18 with a USA-based curriculum taught in English. The school enrolls approximately 1,200 students from diverse international backgrounds.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
American curriculum delivered in English; centrally located in the JinQiao expatriate hub of Pudong; broad age range from preschool through Grade 12.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 - Grade 8 | RMB 312,500 |
| Grade 9 - Grade 12 | RMB 320,000 |
| Kindergarten - Grade 5 | RMB 305,000 |
| Preschool / Pre-Kindergarten | RMB 243,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: Preschool - Pre-kindergarten: RMB201,000; Kindergarten - Grade 4: RMB268,000; Grade 5-8: RMB273,000; Grade 9-12: RMB278,000. Application fee: $345.
Admissions Process
- 1Check eligibility and gather required government documents (passports, residence permits, work permit, birth certificate). 2) Complete the online application via OpenApply (concordiashanghai.openapply.cn) and pay the non-refundable application fee. 3) Upload academic records, teacher recommendations, and any learning-needs documentation. 4) Attend interviews and/or academic and English-language assessments if required by grade level. 5) Receive admissions decision by email; if offered a place, pay the non-refundable Capital Fee within the stated timeline to secure it. 6) Complete enrollment paperwork, tuition payment, and arrange optional services (bus, lunch, uniforms); submit any outstanding SHMEC documents.
Admissions Details
Concordia operates a wait pool system for grades that have reached capacity. When a grade is full, applicants are placed in the wait pool rather than immediately assessed or placed. Priority is given to siblings of currently enrolled students, returning students in good standing, applicants with stronger academic English proficiency, and students with prior attendance at U.S. or American international schools. Assessments for wait-pool applicants are scheduled only when space becomes available.
School Day
Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle School start at approximately 8:00 AM; High School starts at approximately 8:30 AM. The school day finishes in the mid-afternoon, around 3:20 PM. Specific schedules for exam blocks or early-release days are published on the school calendar.
Student Life
Uniforms are required for all students from Kindergarten through Grade 12, with PE uniforms required for Grades 5–12. Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten students do not wear the standard uniform. Uniforms can be purchased through the school; size charts and price lists are available. Approximate uniform cost is RMB 1,000 per year for Grades 1–12.
Food service is provided by Aramark, a global food service company. Separate lunch menus are published for Early Childhood, Elementary School, and Middle/High School students. Optional school lunch ranges from approximately RMB 27–40 per day depending on grade.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Concordia's P–12 counselling team delivers whole-school, small-group and individual support, and operates a Care and Concern team to monitor social and academic adjustment. On-site registered nurses are available. The school implements a Middle School Wellness programme addressing six dimensions of wellness: spiritual, intellectual, occupational, physical, social and emotional. The Early Childhood programme uses the Second Step SEL curriculum.
Concordia's counselling team runs a Care and Concern group and the school has hosted professional development events including sessions on child safeguarding, reporting protocols and staff training. No standalone publicly accessible child-protection policy document was found on the school's website.
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School Background
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Lutheran (Missouri Synod)