Shanghai United International School is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Shanghai, China. Annual tuition ranges from $29,369 to $41,370 USD.
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About
Shanghai United International School is a private day school in Shanghai, China, authorized since 2010 to offer the IB Primary Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme. The school provides coeducational instruction in English and Chinese, serving an international student body with the support of dedicated programme coordinators and a university counselor.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Preschool | RMB 215,000 |
| Primary (Reception / Year 1-4) | RMB 276,000 |
| Secondary / High School (Years 9-12) | RMB 296,000 |
| Upper Primary / Lower Secondary (Years 5-8) | RMB 289,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 215,000 - 303,000. Application fee: $68.
Admissions Process
- 1Initial enquiry and campus selection. 2) Complete and submit application form and required documents (passport, birth certificate, school reports, vaccination records, photos). 3) Admissions assessments in English, mathematics, and Chinese language placement. 4) Interviews with family and/or student. 5) Offer letter and seat reservation with deposit. 6) Final enrolment and fee schedule selection. 7) Orientation and first term.
Admissions Details
SUIS does not publish a single central waitlist procedure; management is handled at the campus level. Some year groups have limited places and campuses may hold internal waiting lists or conditional places for mid-year intake. Families should contact the specific campus admissions office for waitlist details.
Student Life
Uniforms typically cost around RMB 1,000–2,300 depending on year group and items required.
Lunch charges around RMB 23–38 per day.
Wellbeing & Safety
Student-led Well-Being Ambassadors group works with a professional school counsellor to run mental-health awareness activities, stress-management talks and peer support initiatives including an anonymous submission 'tree hole'. The school also runs community and charity activities supporting student wellbeing and social connection.
Student Demographics
School Background
private