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.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
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.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- 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) | $18,459 – $30,872 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 元133825-元223823 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $28,516(+16%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $30,516 |
| Cost position in Shanghai | 68th percentile(above average) |
American
Chinese, Spanish
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