Yew Wah International Education School of Shanghai Lingang is a Chinese National Curriculum / Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge A Levels school in Shanghai, China. Founded in 2015. It serves 700 students for students aged 6–18. Annual tuition ranges from $23,460 to $24,840 USD.
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Scholarships Available
The Lingang campus participates in the Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) network scholarship programmes. Three award types: (1) Madam Tsang Chor-hang Memorial Scholarship (overall achievement), (2) YCYW Subject & Talent Awards (arts, music, sports, STEM, service), and (3) YCYW IGCSE/A-Level academic awards. Tuition-fee waivers ranging typically from 15%–100%, with many campus awards set between 25%–100% depending on category.
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About
Yew Wah International Education School of Shanghai Lingang is part of the Yew Wah International Education Foundation, rooted in 87 years of experience through its sister organisation Yew Chung. Founded to bring quality international education to both Chinese and foreign students in China, the school is committed to holistic, bilingual education and multicultural perspectives. Its Shanghai Lingang campus has grown rapidly to 700 students, 450 of whom are boarders, employing innovative concepts such as 'Co-Principals' and 'Co-Teaching'.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Bilingual education, multicultural perspectives, innovative co-teaching model, holistic education philosophy, strong foundation through the Yew Chung and Yew Wah network across China
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 1-5 (Primary) | RMB 170,000 |
| Grade 6-9 (Lower Secondary) | RMB 180,000 |
| Grade 10-12 (Upper Secondary) | RMB 178,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 170,000 - 180,000.
Admissions Process
- 1Check eligibility and school intake plan. 2) For Grade 1 and Grade 6, apply through Shanghai online service platforms during published windows for computer random allocation. 3) For other grades, apply directly via the Lingang admissions portal with required documents. 4) Placement process and school checks — academic records or assessments may be required for some grades. 5) Offers, acceptance and practical next steps — confirm acceptance within stated deadline and complete payment/registration steps.
Admissions Details
For Grade 1 and Grade 6, the Shanghai district allocation system manages oversubscription via computer random allocation and an adjustment round. For other grades, the admissions office records applications and contacts families as places become available, functioning like a wait pool with no formal published numbered waitlist.
Boarding Life
The school provides a residence hall for boarding students. Experienced staff supervise and monitor dormitory safety. Boarding fees are up to RMB 18,000 per semester for primary and lower-secondary, and RMB 14,000 per semester for upper-secondary/high school.
Weekly boarding, Monday to Friday, Co-Ed
School Day
A typical school day finishes in the mid/late afternoon around 4:30pm; the admissions/office hours are Monday–Friday during daytime office hours and boarding students have supervised care after school.
Student Life
On-campus dining is provided in a dedicated dining hall for boarding students.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is addressed through compulsory curriculum subjects named 'Wellness' and 'Wellness, Life Skills and Moral Education'. The school has offered programmes with a wellness strand, and boarding provision notes experienced staff supervise and monitor dormitory safety for additional pastoral oversight.
The school publishes a Child Protection section and explicitly states it is a 'Child-Safe School' with links to its Child Protection Policies and Procedures. Its privacy policy sets out how pupils' and families' personal information is protected and handled.
Student Demographics
School Background
Independent