Shanghai High School International Division is a A-Levels (AQA) / AP / American / IB (DP) school in Shanghai, China. Founded in 1993. Annual tuition ranges from $19,320 to $21,528 USD.
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Shanghai High School International Division (SHSID) is the international section of the prestigious Shanghai High School, offering a Grades 1–12 American-based curriculum alongside AP, IB Diploma, and A-Level pathways across multiple campuses in Shanghai. Founded in 1993 and enrolling approximately 3,500 students, the school is known for its extensive world-languages programme, STEAM innovation initiatives, and strong performing arts provision. It primarily operates as a day school, with some dormitory accommodation available at the newer Fengxian campus.
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SHSID is the international division of the prestigious Shanghai High School, offering a broad multi-pathway curriculum (AP, IB Diploma, A-Levels, US curriculum) across multiple Shanghai campuses. It hosts roughly 3,500 students, maintains an average class size of 18, and offers an extensive world-languages programme (French, Japanese, Spanish, German, Korean) alongside STEAM/innovation programmes, music, drama and visual arts. It is a TOEFL test centre and authorized for IB, AP and A-level examinations, with the main Xuhui campus described as the largest high-school campus in Shanghai.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 9-12 (High) | RMB 156,000 |
| Grades 6-8 (Middle) | RMB 150,000 |
| Grades 1-5 (Primary) | RMB 140,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 140,000 - 156,000. Application fee: $138.
Admissions Process
- 1Confirm eligibility (qualified children of foreign personnel in Shanghai, including HK/Macao/Taiwan) and register online. 2) Book an on-site appointment and bring original documents (ID, employment proof, residence proof, birth certificate, marriage certificate, two years of academic records). 3) Pay non-refundable RMB 1,000 application fee after document check. 4) Attend entrance assessment (written and oral English, Chinese, Mathematics; Grade 10+ also sit Physics and Chemistry). 5) If offered a place, complete enrolment interview and paperwork and pay tuition fees to secure the seat.
Admissions Details
No formal public waitlist policy is published. Admission is described as competitive. Parents should contact the Admissions Office directly for current seat availability and to enquire about internal waiting list arrangements.
Boarding Life
Dormitory housing at the Fengxian Campus with two students per room; available for certain grade levels. The main International Division campuses operate as day schools.
Dormitory housing two students per room at the Fengxian Campus; accommodation is available for certain grade levels.
School Day
08:15–15:50 Monday–Thursday and 08:15–14:10 on Friday, with a lunch break typically 12:10–13:10. The academic year is organised in two semesters (first semester ~Sept–Feb; second semester ~Feb–Aug).
Student Life
The school enforces a uniform policy; uniforms are worn by all students.
Multiple cafeterias and restaurants offering a wide variety of meals including Chinese, Western, and specialty dishes; monthly hygiene inspections are conducted.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental Health Service Center (Counseling and Psychological Services) established in 2005, comprising a counselling room, activity room, stress-relief room, and biofeedback and cognitive training equipment. Team includes one full-time psychology teacher and four part-time certified counsellors, with published consultation hours.
Campus safety measures include controlled entry via ID/face recognition, visitor registration, rules for students leaving campus, prohibited items policy, and prohibition on violence. On-site clinics across campuses provide medical services, student accident/medical insurance, and AED placements.
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School Background
International division of Shanghai High School, a longstanding Shanghai public school.