YK Pao School
International School in Shanghai
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $23,172–$29,793/yr published in CNY, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 25) Shanghai international school · 1,600 students total.
- 21 nationalities top: Chinese.
- Ages: Ages 6 to 18 school day starts at 8:00 am.
- Accreditations: IBO listed accreditations.
1,600
21 (Chinese)
15 avg / 25 max
Available
IBO
IGCSE and IB Diploma
About YK Pao School
A School for Tomorrow’s China. An Education for Tomorrow's World.
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
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.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $23,172–$29,793 |
| Annual tuition (CNY) | 元168000-元216000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $30,333(+15%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $32,333 |
| Cost position in Shanghai | 50th percentile(mid-range) |
IB, British
IGCSE and IB Diploma
IGCSE - Multiple Subjects, I.B. Diploma Program
2023 IBDP: 100% Pass Rate, 100% Bilingual Diploma, Highest Score: 45, Average Score: 37 2023 IGCSE: 43.8% A*, 78.2% A*- A, 98.8% of all grades in the range A*-C.
French
unknown
Yes
8:00 am – 4:25 pm
Yes
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
At a Glance
Fee Position in Shanghai
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Chinese
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