Shanghai Pinghe School is a IB school in Shanghai, China. Founded in 1996. It serves 1,550 students for students aged 5–18. Annual tuition ranges from $14,076 to $27,600 USD.
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About
Shanghai Pinghe School is a private, coeducational IB World School authorized by the International Baccalaureate on 26 May 2003. Located in Pudong New Area, the school offers mixed boarding and day facilities with instruction in English. The school is part of the IB Asia Pacific region and provides a comprehensive international education programme.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Bilingual English-Chinese instruction, IBDP curriculum, combined day and boarding offering in Pudong, Shanghai.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Middle (Grade 6-9) | RMB 110,000 |
| Primary (Grade 1-5) | RMB 102,000 |
| High School (Grade 10-12) | RMB 184,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 102,000 - 200,000. Application fee: $69.
Admissions Process
- 1Research eligibility and confirm which division (primary, junior, senior/IB) you are applying to. 2) Register online and submit initial application with student details, transcripts and ID documents; a one-time application/registration fee applies. 3) Submit supporting documents including school reports, birth certificate or passport, parents' ID, vaccination records and language test scores if applicable. 4) Sit entrance tests in English and Mathematics plus an interview. 5) Meet language and programme thresholds for international/IB streams. 6) Receive offer decision; pay registration deposit and complete enrolment paperwork by the stated deadline. 7) Complete medical, residency and visa steps if relevant. 8) Attend orientation and confirm boarding, transport and meal plan arrangements.
Admissions Details
The school does not publish a formal public waitlist policy. Parents are advised to contact the Admissions Office directly for information on oversubscription, waitlist ranking and conversion timelines.
Boarding Life
On-campus boarding is available from upper year levels. Reported boarding fees range from approximately RMB 3,000 per semester (elementary) to RMB 9,000 per semester (high school, Jinding campus). Mixed boarding facilities are noted in the IB school profile.
Boarding is available for upper year level students. Elementary boarding reported at approximately RMB 3,000 per semester, junior school at RMB 3,500 per semester, and high school (Jinding campus) at RMB 9,000 per semester. Mixed boarding facilities noted in IB profile.
School Day
Typical hours are approximately 08:20–16:40 Monday–Thursday and 08:20–15:50 on Friday. Specific daily timetables, term dates and after-school activity times are set by the school and can change each year.
Student Life
A one-time school uniform expense is required, with reported costs in the range of approximately RMB 2,000–4,000.
School meals and catering are charged separately, with typical reported costs of approximately RMB 3,000–4,500 per semester depending on meal plan chosen.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school operates an on-site psychological counselling centre with multiple consultation spaces for individual, group and family work. Psychology interns and trainees are engaged, indicating active counselling resources. A health/medical station and boarding pastoral staff also support day-to-day wellbeing.
Student Demographics
School Background
private