Shanghai Qibao Dwight High School is a IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Shanghai, China. Annual tuition ranges from $22,632 to $22,632 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Named scholarships include the Chairman's Scholarship, Seven Virtues Honor Scholarship, Excellence in All Subjects Scholarship, Specialized Scholarship, and Outstanding Freshman Scholarship. Eligibility criteria, award amounts, application deadlines, and whether awards are merit-based or application-based are not publicly published; families should contact Admissions for current details.
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About
Shanghai Qibao Dwight High School is a private, coeducational IB World School authorized since June 2015, located in Shanghai's Minhang District. The school offers the IB Diploma Programme with instruction in English and provides mixed boarding facilities. Students study a comprehensive range of DP subjects including sciences, mathematics, languages, and humanities.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Sino-U.S. cooperative high school integrating the Chinese national curriculum with IB Diploma and Cambridge IGCSE pathways. Graduates may earn the Shanghai Qibao Dwight diploma, a Dwight (American) diploma, and the IB Diploma simultaneously. Bilingual (English and Mandarin) environment with both day and boarding options for grades 10–12.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 10 | RMB 164,000 |
| Grade 11 | RMB 164,000 |
| Grade 12 | RMB 164,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 164,000.
Admissions Process
- 1Initial inquiry and online application via admissions office. 2) Submit required documents: student passport/ID, parents' passport/ID, academic transcripts, school reports or recommendation letters, English-proficiency report if applicable, and a personal essay. 3) Admissions office reviews file and schedules entrance assessment if basic requirements are met. 4) Written assessments in English and mathematics plus an oral interview; Grade 11–12 IBDP applicants may have an additional interview with the principal and/or IB coordinator. 5) Admissions Committee issues a decision, typically within about a week after assessment. 6) Confirm fee schedule, accept offer, pay enrollment deposit, and initiate visa-letter process if needed. 7) After acceptance and payment, school confirms course placement, orientation dates, and for boarders, move-in procedures.
Admissions Details
No formal published waitlist policy. Contact the admissions office directly to ask whether a waitlist exists for a specific grade and intake, and what is required to keep an application active.
Boarding Life
Dormitory boarding available for grades 10–12. Annual boarding (dormitory) fee is RMB 5,600 (RMB 2,800 per semester). Day-student places are also offered.
Three-year, full-time bilingual boarding school for grades 10–12. Boarding fee is RMB 5,600 per year (RMB 2,800 per semester). Day-student option is also available; boarding is an additional charge.
School Day
Monday–Friday, approximately 08:00–15:30, with mid-day lunch and break periods.
Student Life
School meals are billed separately. Sample pricing: breakfast approximately RMB 15; lunch/dinner approximately RMB 25 per meal.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Faculty wellbeing programme includes one-to-one access to independent mental-health counsellors, developed in response to pandemic pressures. Student Personal Journey Project includes structured reflective exercises on transition and emotions as curriculum-embedded wellbeing support.
Published QD Child Protection Policy and school handbook are accessible via the school's library resources. Staff are required to undertake child-protection training and understand the Child Protection Policy.
Student Demographics
School Background
private