Shanghai Livingston American School
International School in Shanghai
Quick answer
Shanghai Livingston American School (SLAS) serves 600 students from 25 nationalities aged 2 to 18. The school delivers a fully American curriculum with strong character formation (Wildcats community), accredited by WASC and ACAMIS. Tuition $18,459-$30,872 per year. Strong fit for American expat families on Shanghai assignments seeking US-track education with strong US-college progression, complementing the larger Shanghai American School and SCIS options with intentionally smaller cohort focus.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American taught at Shanghai Livingston American School.
- Tuition: $18,459–$30,872/yr published annual range.
- 25 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: WASC, ACAMIS verified.
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About Shanghai Livingston American School
Shanghai Livingston American School is an international, college preparatory school with 600+ students from Nursery to Grade 12; with a majority of teachers certified and highly qualified from the U.S. SLAS is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. SLAS uses Common Core aligned California curriculum in its classrooms. Given the school's small student body and its attractive student-to-teacher ratio, each student is offered an opportunity for a well-planned and customized study program.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $18,459 – $30,872 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 元133825-元223823 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $28,516(+16%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $30,516 |
| Cost position in Shanghai | 68th percentile(above average) |
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Chinese, Spanish
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