The British International School Shanghai Puxi is a EYFS / British Curriculum / Cambridge IGCSE / IB Diploma / Australian Curriculum school in Shanghai, China. Founded in 2004. Annual tuition ranges from $37,481 to $53,142 USD.
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Scholarship programme open to new students joining Years 5–12. Five categories: Academic, Leadership, Performing Arts, STEAM and Sport. Applications accepted at any time. Process includes a scholarship application form, review by a Scholarship Committee, and may involve an interview and supporting evidence. Typically up to five awards per year (one per category), with additional awards at the committee's discretion. Tuition discount of up to 25% (Key Facts section) or up to 50% (FAQ section) — the published information is inconsistent and should be confirmed with the school.
Key facts
About
The British International School Shanghai, Puxi (BISS Puxi) is a co-educational day school founded in 2004 as part of the Nord Anglia Education group, located on a campus in Huacao Town, Minhang District, Shanghai. The school offers a continuous British-rooted pathway from 18 months to 18 years, covering EYFS, the English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme, with A-levels available from 2026. Notable features include collaborations with MIT, The Juilliard School and UNICEF, over 300 after-school clubs, and a scholarship programme across five categories for students in Years 5–12.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
BISS Puxi is part of the Nord Anglia Education group and offers a continuous British-rooted pathway from 18 months to 18 years (EYFS through IB Diploma and A-levels). The school has formal collaborations with MIT, The Juilliard School and UNICEF. Over 300 after-school clubs and activities are available. A-levels will be available from August 2026 in addition to the IB Diploma.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 to Year 6 | RMB 319,130 |
| Year 7 to Year 9 | RMB 354,050 |
| Year 10 to Year 11 | RMB 378,300 |
| Year 12 to Year 13 | RMB 385,090 |
| Pre-Nursery / Nursery / Reception | RMB 271,600 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 271,600 - 385,090. Application fee: $483.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit online enquiry form or contact admissions by email or phone. 2) Attend a campus tour or virtual discovery meeting. 3) Complete the online application form, upload supporting documents (passport, medical records, school reports), and pay the non-refundable application fee of RMB 3,500. 4) Sit an age-appropriate assessment (in-class for Early Years; written or verbal for older students); provide portfolios or audition evidence if applying for a scholarship category. 5) Application reviewed by Head of School and admissions team; decision typically within two weeks. 6) If offered a place, pay the non-refundable enrolment fee (RMB 4,000) and the refundable resourcing fee (RMB 16,000) to secure the place. 7) Arrange payment of tuition fees by the published deadline (all winter term and annual fees due by 30 May); submit bank remittance copy with child's name and year group. 8) Submit medical records and required forms; arrange uniform and lunch before first day.
Admissions Details
No formal published waitlist mechanism. Admissions information states applications are accepted throughout the year subject to availability. The school advises submitting applications and documents as early as possible and notifying admissions of any urgency.
School Day
Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm. After-school activity transport is arranged separately, with a noted 4:40pm service for students participating in extended programmes.
Student Life
All students are required to wear school uniform and a separate PE kit. Uniform items are purchased from the school's uniform shop.
School lunch is available on campus; set-lunch prices vary by option and age group, approximately RMB 34–60 per set meal depending on the option chosen.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mindfulness is embedded across the curriculum and wellbeing is integrated into the pastoral and guidance programme. The school runs wellbeing seminars for students and parents covering stress reduction and time management. Secondary pastoral support includes Heads of Year and Form Tutors providing guidance lessons. Nord Anglia's IMG Academy collaboration provides wellbeing coaching and mindset work across the group. Nature-based and project-based activities are used to build resilience.
Nord Anglia Education publishes a group Safeguarding Policy applied across all its schools, including BISS Puxi. The school holds COBIS accreditation, which includes safeguarding and governance standards. Nord Anglia has made senior safeguarding appointments at group level to lead its safeguarding strategy.
Student Demographics
School Background
Part of the Nord Anglia Education group.