Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong is a IB school in Shanghai, China. Founded in 2002. Annual tuition ranges from $37,481 to $53,142 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Scholarships are available for Academic, Sports, Performing Arts and Leadership. Open to non-enrolled students eligible for entry in Years 1–12, with limited places each year. Awards run for up to three years and provide a variable tuition discount of up to 50% based on assessment performance, subject to annual review of progress and conduct. Selection involves a written application with personal statement and supporting documents, reviewed by a Scholarship Committee; candidates may be invited for interviews with the Principal. Notification is typically within two working days of the committee meeting.
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Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong is a private day school in Shanghai, China, authorized as an IB World School since February 2006. The school offers English-language instruction and is part of the Nord Anglia Education network, serving students through the International Baccalaureate programmes.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
NAIS Pudong highlights its MIT Maker Space, one of the few natural grass football pitches in Pudong, over 140 co-curricular activities, and formal partnerships with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and IMG Academy. The school also offers a Nord Anglia Global Campus, a Social Impact Programme, and a Model United Nations programme. Scholarships are available across Academic, Sports, Performing Arts, and Leadership categories.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Years 1-6 | RMB 319,130 |
| Years 7-9 | RMB 354,050 |
| Years 10-11 | RMB 378,300 |
| Years 12-13 | RMB 385,090 |
| Pre-Nursery / Nursery / Reception | RMB 271,600 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 271,600 - 385,090. Application fee: $483.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit online enquiry or contact admissions to book a tour or virtual meeting. 2) Visit the school in-person or virtually and meet staff. 3) Complete the online application and upload required documents (passport/ID, work permit, household book where applicable, school reports, medical information) along with the non-refundable application fee of RMB 3,500. 4) Assessment, language screening and references — Early Years candidates undergo classroom observations; Primary and Secondary applicants sit entrance assessments; all applicants screened for EAL needs and learning support. 5) Application review by school leadership; offers typically made same day as assessment or within 48 hours; acceptance requires payment of non-refundable enrolment fee of RMB 4,000. 6) Pay fees, deposits and complete pre-start arrangements including medical forms, uniform order, parental agreements, and bus/lunch accounts. 7) Start at school; induction activities, settling-in reports, and support plans established as needed.
Admissions Details
No formal public waitlist policy is published. The school's admissions process is fast, with offers typically made the same day as assessment or within 48 hours. Waitlist availability and priority rules are handled case-by-case by the Admissions team.
School Day
Gates open at 08:00 with supervised play; registration is typically between 08:15–08:30 and lessons usually start around 08:40. The taught day normally finishes at about 15:15; the school runs compulsory after-school activities (ASAs) on Monday–Wednesday (buses depart ~16:15) and optional ASAs on Thursday–Friday (bus departures at ~15:15 and 16:15).
Student Life
There are four Houses: De, Dao, Li and Qi, each with its own colour and Chinese character. The House Point system rewards positive behaviours and encourages participation, teamwork and leadership.
From Pre-Nursery to Year 11, students wear a smart, durable uniform with a blazer and a separate PE kit on PE days. Uniforms can be purchased online or at the school uniform shop. Sixth Form students do not wear a dedicated uniform but are expected to wear business-like attire.
Lunch is provided in the school cafeteria by Sodexo under a Healthy Eating Policy. The menu includes Western and Asian options and accommodates dietary restrictions and allergies. Packed lunches are not allowed unless approved by the Head of Secondary or Head of Primary & Early Years. School lunch is payable directly to the lunch provider and loaded onto a lunch card; menu is à la carte with prices typically from around RMB 25–26 up to RMB 48–49 depending on choice.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school employs a whole-school wellbeing approach including pastoral care, PSHE, and both in- and out-of-school counselling services. The school marks events such as World Mental Health Day, references external partnerships including the Anna Freud Centre, and highlights campus design and activities intended to support students' emotional health. Staff wellbeing initiatives and a staff wellbeing award are also in place.
Safeguarding and child protection are stated priority areas with staff receiving continuous professional development. The school's safeguarding framework draws on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the International Taskforce on Child Protection, and Keeping Children Safe in Education. The school emphasises that the welfare of the child is paramount and makes processes visible to pupils and staff through displays indicating who students can speak to about bullying or abuse.
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