The SMIC Private School Shanghai
International School in Shanghai
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: American leaving qualifications include AP and ACT.
- Tuition: $19,324–$22,910/yr published in CNY, US$ equivalent.
- 25 nationalities top: American.
- Ages: Ages 4 to 18 school day starts at 7:50.
- Accreditations: WASC listed accreditations.
1,300
25 (American)
Not published
Rolling
2001
WASC
AP and ACT
About The SMIC Private School Shanghai
Shanghai SMIC Private School is a K-12 school established in 2001 by Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC). Our school has a teaching staff of nearly 400 serving over 3300 students in grades K-12 in both International and Chinese diploma programs. SMIC-International Division (SMIC-I) students are foreign passport holders or have permanent residency status from other countries. The majority of SMIC-I’s teaching staff are foreigners, with over half being Americans, and about a third being Chinese. SMIC-I has a K-12 staff of 218, with about 55% being foreigners. SMIC-I offers a full program of instruction for students in kindergarten, elementary (grades 1 to 5), middle school (grades 6-8), and high school (grades 9-12). SMIC-I is accredited by the US agency, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and also has memberships in the East Asia Regional Conference of Schools (EARCOS), and the Overseas Association for College Admissions Counseling (OACAC). We p
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
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- In-house specialist staff listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —School states it does NOT offer dedicated EAL/ESL support
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $19,324–$22,910 |
| Annual tuition (CNY) | 元140100-元166100 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $24,967(+18%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $26,967 |
| Cost position in Shanghai | 18th percentile(budget-friendly) |
American
AP and ACT
AP MAP ACT SAT WRAP
Spanish and French
unknown
SMIC does not have the personnel and equipment resources to work with students who have specialized schooling requirements, so as a result, it does not offer programs for students with special needs.
No
7:50 – 15:25
Yes
No
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
At a Glance
Fee Position in Shanghai
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class size: Not published
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: American
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