Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong
International School in Shanghai
Quick answer
Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong offers a multi-track IB and British programme, with a highly diverse student body of 40 nationalities. Well-suited to budget-conscious and internationally mobile families. At $5,167–$7,326/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: $5,167–$7,326/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 16 (max 24) Shanghai international school · 300 students total.
- 40 nationalities top: American, British, German.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8:30.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
300
40 (American, British, German, Russian and Hong Kong)
16 avg / 24 max
Rolling
IBO
IGCSE and IB Diploma
About Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong
Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong (NAIS Pudong) opened its doors in 2002. NAIS Pudong was the first British school in China and the first international school based in Pudong. Since then, the school has gone from strength to strength and is firmly established as a school of choice in the area.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,167 – $7,326 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 元271600-元385090 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $9,747(+50%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $11,747 |
| Cost position in Shanghai | 18th percentile(budget-friendly) |
IB, British
IGCSE and IB Diploma
IB Diploma and IGCSE
We have consistently achieved average scores of 37 for IB Diploma (with some perfect 45 scores) which is significantly higher than the IB global average, placing our school as one of the top IB schools in the region. This level of attainment allows our students to gain admission to the world's elite universities, such as Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard and Stanford and many more over recent years. Additionally, at NAIS Pudong we are delighted to share another year of outstanding IGCSE results for our students. With 73.2% of grades awarded being A* to A and 98.6% A* to C, our students have yet again significantly exceeded the global average and continued NAIS Pudong’s impressive run of high academic achievement in this area.
Mandarin, German, French, Spanish.
As an inclusive school we offer a range of support structures to students who may need help with language needs, or more specific learning support. We can offer a tailored approach to all of this support, using a case-by-case analysis for each student.
Yes
English is the language of instructions and we do offer English as an Additional Language to support non-native English speakers.
8:30 – 3:15 with the option to stay for Co-curricular Activities til 4:15
Yes
- Western or Asian set menus - Customised sandwich set menu - Vegetarian, gluten-free
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Shanghai
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: American, British, German, Russian and Hong Kong
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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