Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi
International School in Shanghai
Quick answer
Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi offers a multi-track IB and British programme. Well-suited to budget-conscious and internationally mobile families. At $5,213–$7,605/year, it sits below the Shanghai average — offering strong value. Graduates leave with IGCSE and IB Diploma.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $5,213–$7,605/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 22 (max 22) Shanghai international school · 218 students total.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8:30.
- Accreditations: FOBISIA verified.
218
22 avg / 22 max
Rolling
FOBISIA
IGCSE and IB Diploma
About Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi
Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi is coeducational and academically selective. The College currently offers Toddler to Year 8 classes for children age 2 to age 12. For the next five years the College will add a year group until its students reach Year 13. The College offers a Dual Language programme in English and Mandarin for students up to age seven, when they begin Chinese classes streamed according to ability.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
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.
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $5,213 – $7,605 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 元274000-元399750 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $9,909(+50%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $11,909 |
| Cost position in Shanghai | 25th percentile(budget-friendly) |
IB, British
IGCSE and IB Diploma
IGCSE, IB Diploma
Mandarin, French, Spanish
unknown
Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi is academically selective and offers a culturally and academically enhanced English National Curriculum. It does not offer an additional curriculum to those with special learning needs. However, the teachers and EAL Specialists may be able to provide assistance to students who find particular aspects of the curriculum challenging. DCSM enrols students with learning challenges when the information available indicates that the student’s learning needs can be met by the services the school provides.
English as an Additional Language
8:30 – 15:30
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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