Nord Anglia Chinese International School is a Chinese National Curriculum / IB Diploma Programme / Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge A-Level / Australian Curriculum school in Shanghai, China. Founded in 2016. Annual tuition ranges from $21,389 to $33,333 USD.
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No scholarship or bursary programme is published on the school's public admissions pages. Parents interested in financial assistance are advised to contact [email protected] directly to enquire about any internal or Nord Anglia group-level opportunities.
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About
Nord Anglia Chinese International School (NACIS Shanghai) is a bilingual co-educational school for students aged 6–18 (Grades 1–12), located in Minhang District, Shanghai, and opened in 2016. The school combines the Shanghai National Curriculum with international programmes including the IB Diploma Programme and Cambridge A-Level, taught in both Mandarin and English. It offers day and boarding options and features partnerships with The Juilliard School, MIT, and UNICEF, as part of the Nord Anglia Education group.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Bilingual (Mandarin–English) school combining the Shanghai National Curriculum with international programmes including IB Diploma and Cambridge A-Level. Features partnerships with The Juilliard School for performing arts, MIT for STEAM, UNICEF, and IMG Academy. Boarding programme with a house system and 24-hour medical support. Located in a suburban riverside/park environment in Minhang, close to the Hongqiao transport hub.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | RMB 154,000 |
| Grade 2 | RMB 154,000 |
| Grade 3 | RMB 154,000 |
| Grade 4 | RMB 154,000 |
| Grade 5 | RMB 154,000 |
| Grade 6 | RMB 180,000 |
| Grade 7 | RMB 180,000 |
| Grade 8 | RMB 180,000 |
| Grade 9 | RMB 180,000 |
| Grade 10 | RMB 230,000 |
| Grade 11 | RMB 230,000 |
| Grade 12 | RMB 230,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 154,000 - 240,000.
Admissions Process
- 1Make an enquiry via online form, email ([email protected]) or phone. 2) Attend a campus visit or open day. 3) Complete and submit the online application form with required supporting documents (passport/ID, household registration or residence permits, recent school reports, birth certificate, personal statement for certain grades). 4) Application review and family interview with possible age-appropriate assessments. 5) Receive official offer by email with fee terms and conditions. 6) Confirm enrolment and pay tuition per payment instructions.
Admissions Details
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. No formal waitlist policy is published. If a year group is full, the Admissions team manages waiting list enquiries on a case-by-case basis.
Boarding Life
Full boarding with gender-separated dormitory floors allocated by age group. Each room accommodates four students with card-access security. Facilities described as home-like with holistic pastoral care, access to activities including rowing, CAS and cooking, and 24-hour on-campus medical support.
Full boarding programme with a house system to enhance social engagement and self-management. Each dormitory accommodates four students. Dormitories are separated by gender floors and allocated by age group so students in the same year group live together. Dorm access is via card for students and staff. 24-hour on-campus medical support is provided.
School Day
Students register between approximately 08:00–08:30. Classes run through the day with a morning break and a lunch period, finishing around 15:30. After-school activities and later bus departures are offered on select days. Exact times vary by year group and term.
Student Life
The school uses a house system to promote social engagement and self-management among boarding students. Dormitories are separated by gender floors and allocated by age group so that students in the same year group live together.
Nutritious meals are provided on-site as part of the boarding provision.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school provides holistic pastoral care within the boarding programme. Student initiatives include a student wellbeing hub and routine one-to-one check-ins by boarding staff. Staff wellbeing workshops (e.g. yoga and art sessions) are also described. No standalone mental health policy or named counselling team is publicly available.
NACIS is part of Nord Anglia Education, which publishes a comprehensive Safeguarding Policy and states safeguarding is a core organisational priority. Staff job postings reference standard vetting and background checks, reflecting group-level safeguarding commitments.
Student Demographics
School Background
Part of the Nord Anglia Education group.