Soong Ching Ling School
International School in Shanghai
748
10 (Chinese)
20 avg / 20 max
Rolling
AP
About Soong Ching Ling School
The history and traditions of Soong Ching Ling School (SCLS) are embedded in the strength and determination of Madame Soong Ching Ling (宋庆龄), the former Honorary President of China. SCLS was founded as a kindergarten in 1991 by the China Welfare Institute (中国福利会), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to carrying out Madame Soong Ching Ling’s educational philosophy of advancing knowledge and promoting learning across cultures.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $19,310 – $27,586 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 元140000-元200000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $27,298(+16%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $29,298 |
| Cost position in Shanghai | 57th percentile(above average) |
American
AP
Collegeboard AP Examinations; SAT Examinations
Chinese, Spanish, French
unknown
No
No
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Yes
If asked, yes
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Shanghai
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Chinese
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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