Soong Ching Ling School is a Chinese National Curriculum / American Common Core / Advanced Placement (AP) school in Shanghai, China. Founded in 2008. It serves 900 students for students aged 6–18. Annual tuition ranges from $11,592 to $27,600 USD.
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Soong Ching Ling School is a co-educational day school located in the Qing Pu District of Shanghai, China. The school accommodates approximately 900 pupils and is led by Head of School Mr. Jason Palmer.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
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- STEM
- Performing Arts
- Sport
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Domestic Middle (G6-9) | RMB 104,000 |
| Domestic Primary (G1-5) | RMB 84,000 |
| International Middle (G6-8) | RMB 180,000 |
| International Primary (G1-5) | RMB 140,000 |
| International Secondary (G9-12) | RMB 200,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 84,000 - 200,000. 0
Admissions Process
- 1Confirm eligibility category (foreign passport holders with employment permit, HK/Macau/Taiwan families, PRC parents with foreign-born children, or SHMEC waiver holders). 2) Download the Admissions Booklet and Grade Level Placement chart. 3) Create an online account and submit application through the school portal. 4) Prepare and upload required documents (passports, parent work/permit evidence, birth certificate, two years of school reports, teacher recommendation letter). 5) No agency or registration fee required. 6) Await follow-up from Admissions for additional documents, interviews or placement checks. 7) If an offer is made, confirm fees and payment deadlines with the Admissions office.
Admissions Details
No formal waitlist or pool system is described on the public admissions pages. Parents should contact the Admissions Centre directly to ask about current availability and how overflow applicants are handled.
School Day
Approximately 08:00–15:30 or 08:15–15:50; exact times vary by division and year group. Parents should confirm current hours with Admissions.
Student Life
Primary day meal available at RMB 38 per day (Grades 1–4); Grade 5 meal optional. Middle and high school have optional meal arrangements billed separately.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school has a named School Counselor and a Director of Faculty Support Centre & Student Service Specialist. Regular co-curricular activities (culture week, sports carnival, arts events) are used to foster community and engagement. The Health & Safety section emphasises protecting children's dignity, privacy and emotional wellbeing.
The school's Health & Safety page states 'Safety is Our Highest Priority' and sets out principles about protecting children's rights, dignity and emotional wellbeing. Named counselling and student-service staff are listed. A detailed child-protection policy and named Designated Safeguarding Lead are not published publicly and must be requested from the school.
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School Background
Founded and funded by the China Welfare Institute, established in memory of Madame Soong Ching Ling.
HS Student Council has received external recognition