Shanghai HD Bilingual School is a Chinese National Curriculum / Montessori Curriculum school in Shanghai, China. Founded in 2016. Annual tuition ranges from $22,080 to $28,980 USD.
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Scholarships Available
The HD Schools group operates a group-level scholarship system. Some HD campuses have published structured programmes including new-student awards, in-school performance awards and alumni/graduation awards with full or partial tuition remission. Specific scholarship availability and criteria for the Shanghai campus are not published and should be confirmed directly with admissions.
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Shanghai HD Bilingual School (上海赫贤学校) is a private co-educational bilingual school in Songjiang District, Shanghai, founded in 2016 and serving students from nursery through high school (ages 3–18). The school combines the Chinese national curriculum with a Montessori early years programme and an A-Level pathway for senior students, offering dual-language instruction in Mandarin and English with a partnership with Hurtwood House (UK). Boarding is available from Grade 6, and the 100-mu campus includes a gym, library, theatre, and swimming pool.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Dual-immersion bilingual curriculum combining Chinese national curriculum with English National Curriculum references and project-based/design-thinking approaches. Montessori-based early years programme with Chinese and native English-speaking staff. A-Level senior programme preparing students for Chinese and overseas universities. Whole-school Design Thinking embedded from pre-primary to upper secondary. Chinese cultural strand including Guqin, calligraphy and classical reading. Partnership with Hurtwood House (UK) for educational influence. Small class sizes with a teacher–student ratio of approximately 1:5.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Primary | RMB 150,000 |
| Middle/Secondary | RMB 200,000 |
| High School (A-Level) | RMB 230,000 |
| TD Nursery (per month) | RMB 17,000 |
| Kindergarten (per month) | RMB 17,500 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 160,000 - 210,000.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit the online Student Registration Form and book an enquiry session. 2) Read the G1/G6 Admissions Brochure and Admissions Policy. 3) Prepare and upload required documents (hukou, birth certificate, residence permits or passport). 4) For G1 and G6, apply through the Shanghai municipal Enrollment System for Compulsory Education. 5) Transfer and other grade applications are handled directly by the school admissions office. 6) Attend pre-entry orientation after a place is offered. 7) Support the school's bilingual approach and meet parent communication expectations. 8) Confirm boarding and bus route availability at time of application.
Admissions Details
No standalone school-run waitlist policy is published. For G1 and G6 entry years, allocation is managed through the Shanghai municipal Enrollment System. For other grades, transfer opportunities are handled by the admissions office; no explicit school-level waitlist is described publicly.
Boarding Life
Boarding is available from Grade 6 upward. A charge of RMB 12,000 per semester applies. Detailed descriptions of room types or supervision arrangements are not published publicly.
Boarding is available for Grade 6 and above. A boarding charge of RMB 12,000 per semester applies. Boarding is not available for kindergarten or primary students.
School Day
Kindergarten and primary hours are approximately 08:15–15:30 with after-school activities until about 16:30. Lower and upper secondary hours are approximately 08:15–16:10 with extracurricular sessions later in the afternoon.
Student Life
The school operates a House system. House activities are part of the programme and students wear House t-shirts during those activities.
British-inspired uniform. A formal suit is worn on Mondays in Kindergarten and Primary, and throughout the week in Secondary. PE attire is worn for physical education. House t-shirts are worn during House activities. The uniform uses natural materials (wool and cotton) and can be ordered via the Shanghai HD School shop app.
There is a restaurant on campus; meals are available on site and a meal fee is charged as part of the fees.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school operates a health room staffed by full-time health care teachers and school doctors. Activities such as drama, staged performances and project work are used to build student confidence. Pre-entry parent guidance is provided to ease enrolment anxiety. No separately named counselling team or formal mental health policy is published.
Campus security is staffed 24 hours. Visitors must show ID and register. Entry is controlled by card swipe and authorised escorting. Evacuation maps and regular drills are in place. AQI (air quality) protocols are used to protect pupil health.
Student Demographics
School Background
Private bilingual school; part of the HD Shanghai/HD Schools network. Leadership includes Group Chief Academic Directors and an International Head of School.