Shanghai Community International School
International School in Shanghai
Quick answer
Shanghai Community International School (SCIS) serves 1,800 students from 60 nationalities aged 2 to 18 across multiple Shanghai campuses. The school is an IB Continuum World School (PYP, MYP, DP), accredited by IBO, WASC and ACAMIS. Tuition $20,138-$42,552 per year. Long-established choice for international expat families on Shanghai assignments seeking established IB pathways at scale, complementing the older Shanghai American School with multi-campus flexibility.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Shanghai Community International School.
- Tuition: $20,138–$42,552/yr published annual range.
- 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 verified.
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.)
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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.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $20,138 – $42,552 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 元146000-元308500 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $35,895(+15%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $37,895 |
| Cost position in Shanghai | 96th percentile(premium tier) |
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.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Shanghai
PremiumSchool Profile
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.
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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