Harrow International School Shanghai is a IGCSE / A-Levels school in Shanghai, China. Founded in 2016. Annual tuition ranges from $37,784 to $53,171 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Scholarships are available for applicants entering Year 9 up to Lower Sixth (Year 12), providing remission of tuition fees of up to 100%. Applicants undergo formal academic assessments, an online cognitive ability test, and interviews including with the Head Master. The application window remains open throughout the year. Means-tested bursaries are also available for talented students from low-income families; all applicants may request bursary consideration, and decisions are discretionary and reviewed annually.
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About
Harrow International School Shanghai is a co-educational day school located in the Pudong district of Shanghai, China, serving students from 18 months to 18 years of age. The school offers a British curriculum including A Levels and IGCSE, spanning Nursery, Preparatory, Senior, and Sixth Form stages.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Part of the prestigious Harrow brand; offers full British curriculum pathway from early years through Sixth Form in Shanghai's Pudong district.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 6 | RMB 335,500 |
| Year 10 | RMB 384,800 |
| Year 11 | RMB 384,800 |
| Year 12 | RMB 385,300 |
| Year 13 | RMB 385,300 |
| Year 1-5 | RMB 328,600 |
| Year 7-9 | RMB 358,500 |
| Cubs & Pre-Nursery | RMB 273,800 |
| Nursery & Reception | RMB 282,400 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 273,800 - 385,300. Application fee: $414.
Admissions Process
- 1Research and visit the campus via a booked tour or open day. 2) Complete the online application through the OpenApply portal with supporting documents and non-refundable application fee of RMB 3,000. 3) Admissions team schedules assessment and/or interview. 4) Attend assessment and interview (age-appropriate format). 5) If successful, receive phone call and formal offer letter from the Head Master; sign and return Acceptance Form, Terms and Conditions, School Bus form, and Medical Form, and pay the refundable Resources Fee of RMB 25,000. 6) Pay tuition per published schedule by bank transfer (RMB or USD) or cash in RMB.
Admissions Details
The school states there are waiting lists for many year groups and advises parents to apply early. The public pages do not detail the ordering criteria or typical wait times; families are directed to contact Admissions for case-specific guidance.
School Day
The school follows an academic calendar with term dates; lessons are organised into a taught day with breaks and a lunchtime. Exact start and end times are set by year group and published in the school calendar.
Student Life
The school has a House System divided into four Houses, with a House and tutor system that supports academic progress and inter-house competitions.
Uniform includes a dark blue blazer (Bluer), grey trousers (Greyers), and a Harrow hat.
Lunch and two snacks provided daily at approximately RMB 45 per day (RMB 8,100 per year). Catering is provided by Sodexo and payment may be made annually, termly, or via top-ups.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Wellbeing is managed through pastoral structures led by the Senior Housemaster. The PSHE programme covers mental wellbeing, stress management, and sleep hygiene. The school runs themed weeks, expeditions, and school-wide events to build resilience and self-reflection. An on-site Clinic is staffed for first aid and student health needs.
Harrow Shanghai publishes its child protection page with named Designated Safeguarding Officers and a contact email ([email protected]). All staff and visitors must comply with child protection and safeguarding policies, and all adults undergo safeguarding checks during recruitment. Staff receive training and guidance to identify and respond to concerns.
Student Demographics
School Background
private