Shanghai Community International School
International School in Shanghai
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Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Shanghai Community International School.
- Tuition: $20,138–$42,552/yr published in CNY, US$ equivalent.
- 60 nationalities top: SCIS nationality breakdown is around 35% from North and South America, 30% from Europe, 30% from Asia.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8:00.
- Accreditations: IBO, WASC, ACAMIS listed accreditations.
1,800
60 (SCIS nationality breakdown is around 35% from North and South America, 30% from Europe, 30% from Asia, and 5% from Africa and Australasia.)
Not published
Rolling
IBO, WASC, ACAMIS
About Shanghai Community International School
Welcome to Shanghai Community International School (SCIS), home to more than 1800 expatriate students who learn and develop in a rigorous and caring multicultural environment.
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
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $20,138–$42,552 |
| Annual tuition (CNY) | 元146000-元308500 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $35,895(+15%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $37,895 |
| Cost position in Shanghai | 68th percentile(above average) |
IB
IB Diploma
Curricular Programs: Mandarin, Spanish, French, Korean, Dutch, Extra-Curricular Programs: Finnish, Swedish, Danish, German, Italian, and Hindi
Student support services at SCIS are available to promote academic, language and social-emotional development. We recognize that every learner is unique and embrace this diversity that enriches and strengthens our school community.
Yes. Our experienced student support team includes: qualified Learning Support teachers, English as an Additional Language teachers, Speech/Language Pathologists, Learning Support Assistants, and School Counselors.
English as an Additional Language
8:00 – 15:00
Yes
Yes, we offer a range of services catering to those with special dietary concerns, allergy needs, and religious restrictions. Vegetarian options are offered at every meal and available to all ages.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
At a Glance
Fee Position in Shanghai
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class size: Not published
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: SCIS nationality breakdown is around 35% from North and South America, 30% from Europe, 30% from Asia, and 5% from Africa and Australasia.
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