Shanghai schools for expat kids: the honest map
The five kinds of Shanghai school open to expat families, who each can actually enrol, the curricula and where they lead, and how to choose by fit. A 2026 map.
Schools in Shanghai
Choosing a school in Shanghai
Start with the schools your child can attend, then compare the landscape, the effect on where you live, application timing and the full cost.
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Who can attend a Shanghai international school?
A clear guide to Shanghai school eligibility for foreign, Chinese, mixed-nationality, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan families.
Why school choice should come before apartment in Shanghai
Choose a Shanghai school before signing a lease: compare eligibility, timing, commute and the likely cost of correcting an apartment-first decision.
When to apply to Shanghai international schools
Shanghai 2026–27 admissions timeline: international rounds, public-school dates, bilingual and national-school calendars.
Shanghai international school fees: the real 2026 bill
Published 2026–27 tuition for 25 Shanghai schools, by type — plus the deposits, capital fees, bus and extras that set the real first-year bill.