Concordia International School Shanghai
International School in Shanghai
Quick answer
Concordia International School Shanghai provides an American curriculum with AP course options. Well-suited to budget-conscious families. At $4,623–$6,088/year, it sits below the Shanghai average — offering strong value. Graduates leave with AP.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American leaving qualifications include AP.
- Tuition: $4,623–$6,088/yr published annual range.
- 32 nationalities top: American.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8:00 a.m. for early childhood, elementary and middle school students 8:30 a.m. for high school.
- Accreditations: WASC verified.
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32 (American)
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WASC
AP
About Concordia International School Shanghai
Concordia International School Shanghai empowers students with a comprehensive and rigorous American education. The school thrives on its culturally diverse, international community and is recognized for its dedication to academic excellence, and for its vigorous activity programs in sports, the arts, service and cultural learning. Concordia's vibrant community founded on shared values creates the ideal foundation for the entire family’s success.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $4,623 – $6,088 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 元243000-元320000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $8,856(+50%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $10,856 |
| Cost position in Shanghai | 7th percentile(budget-friendly) |
American
AP
Advanced Placement, SAT, MAP
More than 92% of all AP tests taken by Concordia students as of May 2023 were scored a 3, 4 or 5.
Mandarin and Spanish.
Support can be provided through a combination of teaching models including in-class support, small group pull-out instruction or Core Support classes, co-teaching, and one-on-one instruction as necessary. It is important to note that no formal Learning Support services are available at the high school level at this time. Concordia does not currently employ a Speech/Language Pathologist, Occupational or Physical Therapist, or Clinical or Educational Psychologist. While some of these supports can be provided on our campus through an outside service provider, they come at an additional cost to the family and Concordia is not responsible for the quality or range of support given through these services.
Concordia offers a Learning Support Program, ELL program, and we have Instructional Coaches and Curriculum Coordinators.
Yes, ELL program available.
8:00 a.m. for early childhood, elementary and middle school students 8:30 a.m. for high school – 3:20 p.m.
Yes
Dietary accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis.
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Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: American
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