Shanghai Concord Bilingual School is a Chinese National Curriculum / IB (DP) / IGCSE / A-Level school in Shanghai, China. Founded in 2017. Annual tuition ranges from $22,770 to $26,220 USD.
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Scholarships Available
The school operates a '菁英学子计划' (Elite Students Scholarship programme) at the secondary and high-school level, offering both full and partial (e.g. half-fee) scholarships for academically strong candidates. Eligibility is tied to academic potential, conduct, and contribution to the school community, supported by a Concord education development fund. Precise categories, number of awards and application procedures are not published publicly; parents should contact admissions directly.
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About
Shanghai Concord Bilingual School (SCBS) is a private Chinese-medium bilingual school founded in 2017, operating two Huangpu (Puxi) campuses and a K-12 boarding campus in Pudong, serving students from Grade 1 to Grade 12. The school delivers the Shanghai municipal curriculum with an enhanced bilingual English programme in primary and middle school, transitioning to IGCSE/GCSE and A-level pathways at the senior level. Noted as the first bilingual private 12-year school in Huangpu District, SCBS emphasises STEM, performing arts, and academic enrichment within a cross-cultural, project-based learning framework.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- STEM
- Performing Arts
- Academic Enrichment
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Middle Grade 6 | RMB 176,000 |
| Primary Grade 1 | RMB 164,000 |
| Middle Grades 7-9 | RMB 160,000 |
| Primary Grades 2-5 | RMB 160,000 |
| High School (IGCSE/A-Level) | RMB 180,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 165,000 - 190,000. 0
Admissions Process
- 1Research and contact admissions office; confirm campus and year group via school website or official WeChat. 2) Check eligibility and birthdate cut-offs per Shanghai compulsory-education age rules published annually. 3) Register via the Shanghai municipal compulsory-education online platform (一网通办) within the published window (e.g. May 7–9 for 2025 primary). 4) Places allocated by computerised random draw (摇号) when oversubscribed, run by the district education authority. 5) Second-round adjustment (调剂志愿) window for unplaced applicants; offers notified via SMS. 6) No application or interview fees are charged; no advance paid registrations accepted. 7) Submit enrolment confirmation and required documents (birth certificate, hukou or residence permit, parental ID, proof of residence/employment) within the specified timeframe. 8) Pay tuition and ancillary fees (boarding, bus, lunch, activities) separately after admission per the approved fee schedule. 9) If no place obtained, monitor school website/WeChat for supplementary enrolment rounds or contact admissions for guidance.
Admissions Details
Shanghai Concord does not operate a school-controlled waitlist. Admissions are managed through the Shanghai municipal compulsory-education registration and allocation system. When demand exceeds approved places, the Huangpu District Education Bureau runs a computerised random allocation (摇号). A second-round adjustment (调剂志愿) window allows unplaced applicants to be considered for remaining openings through the same municipal system.
Boarding Life
The SCBS Pudong campus at No.70 Kangheng Road is a K-12 boarding campus that opened in September 2023. It accommodates over 1,000 boarders and day students across campuses. Boarding fees are estimated at RMB 28,950 per semester (Puxi external students) or up to approximately RMB 14,000–16,000 per semester (Pudong, per reported caps). Meals, transport, and activities are charged separately. Detailed room types and supervision arrangements are not published publicly.
The Pudong campus (No.70 Kangheng Road, opened September 2023) is a K-12 boarding (寄宿制) campus. Accommodation is available for students who require it. Boarding fees for Puxi external/district students are estimated at RMB 28,950 per semester (RMB 57,900 per year); Pudong accommodation is reported at up to approximately RMB 14,000–16,000 per semester. Gender separation and room-type details are not published on the public site.
Student Life
The school operates a House system that provides students with opportunities to play a role in the development of their peers.
Uniforms are required; they incur additional fees.
Lunch is available at the school; additional fees apply.
Wellbeing & Safety
The school states a commitment to students' physical and mental health (身心健康). The Pudong campus lists whole-person care (全人关顾) as a core educational pillar. The website does not publish a named mental-health programme, details of counselling services, or named counsellor or psychologist roles; families should contact the school directly for specifics.
The school states it strictly abides by regulations set out by the local Education Bureau and describes a 'three promises' admissions policy including information-disclosure procedures. The website does not publish a named child-protection or safeguarding policy, nor does it list designated safeguarding officers; parents should request the policy directly from the school.
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School Background
SCBS is part of the Concord College International network and shares governance ethos with Concord College UK. It is established as a Chinese private (民办) bilingual school with support from the Huangpu District government.