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School comparison · Shanghai
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Shanghai
| Metric | Shanghai Livingston American School | Yew Wah International Education School of Shanghai Gubei |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum | American | British |
| Qualifications | — | IGCSE and A-Levels |
| Ages served | Ages 2 to 18 | Ages 14 to 18 |
| Language of instruction |
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| English |
| English |
| True annual cost? | $28,516 | — |
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| Hidden fee %? | +16% | — |
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| First-year cost? | $30,516 | — |
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| WhereNext Value Score? | 53/100 | — |
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| Cost percentile (city)? | 68th | — |
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| Students | 600 | 300 |
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| Nationalities | 25 | — |
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| Avg class size | — | 20 |
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| Boarding | No | Yes |
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| Admissions | Open | Open |
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| Founded | — | 2001 |
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Highlighted cells indicate which school holds the more favourable value for arriving expat families on that dimension (e.g. lower tuition, smaller class size, higher Value Score, more open admissions). Some rows are neutral.
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