Shanghai Livingston American School is a American school in Shanghai, China. Founded in 2003. Annual tuition ranges from $18,468 to $30,612 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
SLAS awards scholarships and financial aid for academic achievement, community service, artistic and musical ability, English language excellence, and athletics. Decisions consider both student ability and family financial need. Award amounts and application forms are not published publicly; families must contact the Admissions or Finance Office for details, deadlines, and required documentation.
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About
Shanghai Livingston American School is a coeducational day school located in the Changning District of Shanghai, China. The school follows an American curriculum and is led by Head of School Faustina Martinez.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
SLAS follows an American curriculum aligned with California public-school standards from Nursery through Grade 12, with AP courses and official ACT/SAT testing on campus. The school is WASC-accredited and offers a house system (White Tigers, Black Lions, Red Lynx, Silver Snow Leopards) to build community and mentorship across grades. Door-to-door school bus service, a community service programme, and a multi-language elective offering (French, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese) are highlighted features.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | RMB 163,350 |
| Grade 1-5 (Elementary) | RMB 202,860 |
| Grade 9-12 (High School) | RMB 221,823 |
| Grade 6-8 (Middle School) | RMB 214,990 |
| Nursery / Pre-School / Pre-Kindergarten | RMB 133,825 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 133,825 - 221,823. Application fee: $304.
Admissions Process
- 1Confirm age/grade eligibility using the published cut-off table. 2) Complete the application form and gather required documents (medical form, vaccination records, academic records, sealed recommendation letter, passport photos, passport/visa copies). 3) Pay the non-refundable RMB 2,200 application fee and submit the file to the Admissions Office. 4) Undergo admissions and/or ESL/ELD placement testing as required. 5) Provide confidential references if requested. 6) Await rolling admissions review; placement subject to Board priority policy and waitlist if grade is full. 7) Upon offer, complete enrollment steps and pay required fees (capital fee, technology fee, tuition) by stated deadlines. 8) Arrange ancillary services (bus, lunch) and confirm start-of-term logistics.
Admissions Details
SLAS operates rolling admissions with wait lists governed by a Board-established priority system. A student's position on the waitlist can change if higher-priority applicants apply. Seat guarantees are referenced (seat-guarantee fee is non-refundable). Priority categories are not published publicly; contact the Admissions Office for specifics.
School Day
Division-specific start and end times are provided in student handbooks; a single published daily schedule is not available on the public website. Start and finish times vary by division.
Student Life
Students are divided into four houses: White Tigers, Black Lions, Red Lynx, and Silver Snow Leopards. Houses participate in events to earn points, supporting school values and fostering mentorship across grades.
A school uniform is required at all stages. The main garment is a white or blue polo shirt bearing the school logo; no shirt, sweater, or apparel without the school logo may cover it. Bottoms must be black or blue (pants, shorts, skirts, or dresses); blue jeans are permitted if they have no holes, tears, or logos.
Lunch and snacks are provided daily. Early Years receive a warm lunch and two snacks; elementary students receive a warm lunch and one snack. The prepaid daily lunch fee is RMB 35.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school has an organised Guidance Department with named guidance staff including a Head of Guidance and counsellor roles. On-site nursing is available. Community-building initiatives including the house system, community service, and school events are described as part of a supportive environment. No detailed public mental-health policy is published.
Students are supervised at all times; visitors must check in and wear passes; students are released only to approved individuals; playground and campus safety measures are in place; regular emergency drills and an emergency plan are maintained. A school nurse is on site. No separate detailed child-protection or safeguarding policy is published.
Student Demographics
School Background
private