Western International School of Shanghai
International School in Shanghai
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Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Western International School of Shanghai.
- Tuition: $23,655–$38,207/yr published in CNY, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 20 Shanghai international school.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8:20 am.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS listed accreditations.
20 avg
Rolling
IBO, CIS
About Western International School of Shanghai
The Western International School of Shanghai (WISS) is a leader in international education. A WISS Education includes students in the Early Years, Primary School, and Secondary School and rests on four pillars that form our curriculum, Academics, Sports, Arts, and Community Service. Our curriculum offers a robust but balanced academic program and is unique as the first and only full continuum International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in Mainland China. WISS offers students the Primary Years Programme (IBPYP), the Middle Years Programme (IBMYP), the Diploma Programme (IBDP), and the Career-related Programme (IBCP).
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $23,655–$38,207 |
| Annual tuition (CNY) | 元171500-元277000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $35,481(+15%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $37,481 |
| Cost position in Shanghai | 64th percentile(above average) |
IB
IB Exams
Our students consistently perform well above the global standard. Students at WISS have a 100% pass rate, with some students reaching a mark of 44/45.
English, Chinese (Mandarin), German, Spanish, Korean, French (some others as self-taught)
Academic Support: Early Years: Early Years is a play-based curriculum so academic support has a different focus, student’s academic assistance would be in the areas of either language and communication or sensory and motor development. Primary: In Primary, support services may range from push-in individual support to pull-out small group instruction. The type of support is determined on a case-by-case basis, customized for the student. The LSS teacher works closely with both students and teachers to help that student succeed in their everyday classroom. Secondary: WISS is committed to helping students reach their academic potential. To this end, the community is guided by the belief that effective support for learning must be based on an inclusive and collaborative approach. This perspective requires different strategies for learning, needs a range of different teaching approaches and experiences, and acquire, assimilate, and communicate information at different rates.
Yes The Western International School of Shanghai (WISS) is an educational community with a wide range of nationalities, cultures, and languages. Our students’ educational and emotional needs are as diverse as they are. We seek to offer every student the tools needed to help them succeed during their years at WISS, and for their future success as well. The student support department offers academic, social, and emotional support. Our highly qualified counseling team provides student support to maximize each students’ skills, talents, academic achievements, and abilities. School counselors serve as student advocates and support the varying needs of the diverse student population by collaborating with parents, teachers, and students. WISS provides academic support for Early Years, Primary, and Secondary students. WISS provides social-emotional support for Early Years, Primary and Secondary students.
Yes
8:20 am – 3:20 pm
Yes. A healthy and well-balanced snack and lunch are provided daily for students.
Yes, on a case-by-case basis.
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