Suzhou Singapore International School
International School in Shanghai
Quick answer
Suzhou Singapore International School (SSIS) in greater Shanghai serves 1,050 students from 46 nationalities aged 2 to 18. The school is an IB Continuum World School (PYP, MYP, DP) drawing on Singapore Mathematics integration, accredited by IBO and NEASC. Tuition $16,966-$36,897 per year. Strong fit for international expat families on Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP) corporate assignments seeking IB-track education with Singapore-pedagogy depth, complementing the larger Shanghai American School and SCIS for the Yangtze Delta corridor.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Suzhou Singapore International School.
- Tuition: $16,966–$36,897/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 1 (max 25) Shanghai international school · 1,050 students total.
- 46 nationalities top: South Korea.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at Elementary students: 8:30 Secondary students: 8:20.
- Accreditations: IBO, NEASC verified.
1,050
46 (South Korea)
1 avg / 25 max
Rolling
IBO, NEASC
About Suzhou Singapore International School
Suzhou Singapore International School offers education from Pre-Nursery up to Grade 12, offering the Primary Years, Middle Years, and IB Dipoma programmes of the International Baccalaureate. It offers lessons conducted in English, and teaches Chinese, Korean, German, Japanese, French and Spanish.
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $16,966 – $36,897 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 元123000-元267500 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $30,782(+14%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $32,782 |
| Cost position in Shanghai | 86th percentile(premium tier) |
IB
IB Diploma
Average score on the IBDP in 2023 - 35.1
Chinese, Korean, German, Japanese, French and Spanish
Https://www.suzhousinternationalschool.com/learning/student-services
Yes
Yes
Elementary students: 8:30 Secondary students: 8:20 – 3:30 p.m.
Yes
Yes, we offer vegetarian meals.
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Fee Position in Shanghai
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: South Korea
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