Wellington College International Shanghai
International School in Shanghai
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Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $43,497–$58,165/yr published in CNY, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 20 Shanghai international school · 1,600 students total.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8:30.
1,600
20 avg
Available
IGCSE and IB Diploma
About Wellington College International Shanghai
Wellington College International Shanghai is a premium, fully co-educational day school with over 1600 pupils, aged 2 to 18 years old. Consistent with the ethos of its prestigious partner in the UK, the College encourages its pupils to be Inspired, Intellectual, Independent, Individual and Inclusive. The school follows the English National Curriculum supplemented by the International Primary Curriculum as well as the IGSCE and IB Diploma Programme for its Senior School pupils. Pupils in its Early Years Centre learn according to the UK’s Early Years Foundation Stage. Boasting a state-of-the-art campus, Wellington offers a vibrant community where all pupils strive for academic excellence and engage in a range of opportunities in music, performing arts and sports.
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
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $43,497–$58,165 |
| Annual tuition (CNY) | 元292400-元391000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $55,381(+9%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $57,381 |
| Cost position in Shanghai | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
IB, British
IGCSE and IB Diploma
IB Diploma and IGCSE
IB Diploma We are thrilled to share that our 2025 graduates have attained an outstanding average score of 37.2 (out of a maximum of 45), well beyond the global average of 30.6—a remarkable achievement! Additionally, two students achieved a perfect score of 45, an exceptional accomplishment attained by fewer than 1% of candidates worldwide.
English, Chinese, French and Spanish
Children’s experiences and baselines vary greatly. Some pupils are capable learners but may need special educational provision to access the curriculum at some point in their school lives. At Wellington, we are committed to developing children’s academic achievement as well as personal and social growth. We want all pupils to make progress, recognising ability and potential as well as celebrating high attainment.
Wellington's Special Educational Needs (SEN) department provides support to pupils with emergent learning difficulties. In order to help pupils reach their full potential, we work closely with teachers and parents identifying needs, assessing the child, planning the right support, and implementing and reviewing SEN support.
English is the language of instruction. Wellington has an EAL, English as an Additional Language Programme, for a small number of pupils for whom English is not their first language and who need some extra support in being academically fluent in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
8:30 – Pre-Nursery to year 1: 15:30 Years 2 to 13: Monday through Thursday 16:45, Friday 15:30
Yes. All pupils are required to eat school lunches, except for those who have special exceptions, such as religious or medical reasons.
The offered standard lunch provides one of the following options: – Western or Asian set menus – Customised sandwich set menu – 'La Piazza' (Mediterranean themed) set menu – Noodle set menu Each set menu is completed with a drink, a dessert and access to free flow salad bar.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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