Wellington College International Shanghai is a IB school in Shanghai, China. Founded in 2014. It serves 1,600 students for students aged 2–18. Annual tuition ranges from $39,746 to $53,144 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Wellington Shanghai runs a Fellows & Scholars programme plus means-tested bursaries. The Fellows Programme recognises pupils in Years 10–13 for exceptional contribution in academics, arts or sport without a monetary award; Fellows receive additional enrichment opportunities. Scholars awards are merit-based, limited in number, focused on Academics, Arts or Sport, and may include 50% or 100% tuition fee reductions. Nominations are reviewed by a scholarship committee during the admissions process with no separate formal application required. Means-tested bursaries are also available annually for families in financial need.
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About
Wellington College International Shanghai is a private, coeducational school offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with English as the language of instruction. The school provides mixed boarding and day facilities and is located in Shanghai's Pudong District. It has been authorized as an IB World School since March 2015.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Part of the Wellington College family of schools; offers British curriculum, IGCSE, and IBDP; co-educational day and boarding options for ages 2–18 in Pudong, Shanghai.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 6 | RMB 341,800 |
| Years 1-5 | RMB 324,600 |
| Years 7-9 | RMB 356,700 |
| Years 10-11 | RMB 380,300 |
| Years 12-13 | RMB 391,000 |
| Pre-Nursery / Nursery / Reception | RMB 292,400 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB283,900 - RMB379,600 per annum. Application fee: $483.
Admissions Process
- 1Contact Admissions team or use OpenApply link to request the Admissions booklet and checklist. 2. Submit online application via OpenApply portal with required documents and non-refundable RMB 3,500 application fee. 3. School arranges an age-appropriate Wellington admission assessment (on campus or remote). 4. Admissions Committee reviews application and aims to notify within five working days. 5. If offered a place, accept terms and pay the RMB 18,000 resource fee within five days. 6. If no place available, may be placed in a waiting pool managed by best fit. 7. Application is valid for one academic year; a fresh application is required for the following year.
Admissions Details
Wellington operates a formal waiting pool. A child is placed in the pool only after the application is completed, assessment carried out, and the Admissions Committee has recommended placement. The waiting pool is managed by suitability and best fit rather than strictly by application order. Families are contacted if a place becomes available, but not all applicants in the pool will ultimately receive an offer.
Boarding Life
The school does not offer boarding. All students must reside in Shanghai with at least one parent.
School Day
Every school day begins with a pastoral session led by class teachers, form tutors, heads of year and tutors. Exact school start/end times and break and lunch arrangements vary by year group; detailed daily timetables are published to parents via the school calendar and parent portal.
Student Life
The house system comprises eight houses: Combermere, Hill, Hopetoun, Wellesley, Stanley, Lynedoch, Hardinge and Orange. Pupils are allocated to a house on joining and remain in it; houses coordinate academic, artistic and sporting activities and foster school identity.
Uniforms and sports kits are mandatory. The dress code is specified for each year group. The uniform shop is located on the first floor of Building A next to the V&A Café. A full set of uniform costs approximately RMB 3,700 and items may be purchased separately.
Catering is provided by Aden. Menus include daily Asian and Western options such as sandwiches and noodles with vegetarian choices, and allergens are posted; the environment is nut-free. Lunches are charged separately by the catering provider and parents pay the lunch provider directly.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school has a central Pupil Services hub including counselling, life coaches and learning support. Wellbeing is delivered through timetabled fortnightly lessons from Year 1 to 13, developed in partnership with the Institute of Positive Education. The Pupil Services team includes trained coaches, counsellors, staff trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and art therapists. External specialist workshops and parent workshops are also offered.
The College has robust child-protection policies requiring all staff to read and sign the Safeguarding Policy and Staff Code of Conduct annually, with annual safeguarding training. The school follows the International Task Force on Child Protection recommendations for recruitment and requires rigorous background checks. The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Gemma McDonagh and the full Safeguarding Policy is available as a downloadable document.
Student Demographics
School Background
private