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Australian Curriculum International Schools in Shanghai, China

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About international schools in Shanghai, China

A small group of internationally oriented schools in Shanghai follow the Australian Curriculum or adapt Australian state syllabuses for an international student body; these schools teach in English while routinely offering Mandarin language lessons and additional English-as-an-additional-language support. Senior-year pathways vary: some Australian-curriculum schools lead to Australian state certificates or ATAR-style outcomes, while others combine the Australian curriculum with international diplomas such as the IB or vocational programs. Families should be prepared for Shanghai’s relatively high international-school fees - reported averages for Australian-curriculum options sit in the mid-hundreds of thousands of RMB per year range - and for a compressed, tightly regulated admissions calendar that usually requires a foreign passport and early planning. Relocating parents benefit from checking specific senior-school qualification routes, the level of Mandarin and EAL support, and what their employer’s education allowance will cover before submitting applications.

Compare 4 Australian Curriculum international schools in Shanghai, China. Filter by curriculum, fees (average RMB 224,448), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 4 schools · avg fee RMB 224,448
Schools listed
4
Curricula
30
Average annual fee
RMB 224,448
Fee range
RMB 140,000 – 385,090
Most common curriculum
Australian Curriculum (5 schools)
Average school size
2,500 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Shanghai High School International Division
Oldest
Shanghai High School International Division (1993)
With boarding
2

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Expansive glass facades overlooking the central courtyard at the Puxi campus.
The British International School Shanghai Puxi logo

The British International School Shanghai Puxi

EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum · Ages 0 to 18

RMB 271,600 - 385,090
Ages 0 to 18 years
EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Australian Curriculum
Instructs in English
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Landscaped green spaces surrounded by school buildings.
Nord Anglia Chinese International School logo

Nord Anglia Chinese International School

Chinese National Curriculum, IB (DP) · Ages 6 to 18

RMB 154,000 - 240,000
Ages 6 to 18 years
Chinese National Curriculum, IB (DP), Australian Curriculum
Instructs in Mandarin and English
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Shanghai Gold Apple School — international school in Shanghai, China
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Shanghai Gold Apple School

American Curriculum, Australian Curriculum · Ages 3 to 18

Fees not listed
Ages 3 to 18 years
American Curriculum, Australian Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Canadian Curriculum, Catholic Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum, French Curriculum, German Curriculum, Indian Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum, Korean Curriculum, Malaysian Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Reggio Emilia Approach, Singapore Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum, Thai Curriculum, Vietnamese Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum
Instructs in English and Mandarin
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An aerial view of the sports field and modern SHSID campus buildings.
Shanghai High School International Division logo

Shanghai High School International Division

American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) · Ages 6 to 18

RMB 140,000 - 156,000
Ages 6 to 18 years
American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), IB (DP), Australian Curriculum, Australian Curriculum
Instructs in English and Mandarin
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FAQs for China

How does the Australian Curriculum at international schools differ from the IB, British or American programmes offered in Shanghai?
The Australian Curriculum emphasises subject content plus a set of general capabilities (critical thinking, intercultural understanding and literacy) mapped across year levels and can be delivered alongside state-based senior qualifications (for example HSC/ATAR pathways) or combined with international qualifications. By contrast, the IB is a continuous international diploma with its own assessment model, and British/American schools follow different national syllabuses and external exams; families should check which senior credential the school offers because that determines university entry options.
What language of instruction and language support should we expect?
Classroom instruction is primarily in English, while Mandarin is commonly part of the taught programme and many schools offer native-language classes or mother-tongue programmes. Schools normally provide EAL (English as an Additional Language) support for newcomers; the amount and cost of intensive EAL provision varies, so ask schools for their current EAL offer and any associated fees.
What are typical fees and extra costs we should budget for?
Tuition for Australian-curriculum international schools in Shanghai is within the city’s high international-school fee environment, with reported averages for the group around the mid-RMB 200,000s per year; additional charges can include application and enrolment fees, capital levies, and extra costs for intensive EAL, transport and co-curricular activities. Verify the total annual cost with each school and confirm what, if anything, your employer’s education allowance will cover before committing.
What are the admissions requirements and timing for expat families moving to Shanghai?
Most fully foreign-curriculum international schools in Shanghai may only enrol students holding a passport from outside mainland China, and the city’s admissions calendar is often more compressed than in Western systems, with assessments, interviews and document checks required early in the year. Begin enquiries as soon as dates are known, provide up-to-date passport and previous-school records, and ask about English screening or assessment days so you can plan visa, travel and schooling dates.
What should we look for when comparing Australian Curriculum schools in Shanghai?
Compare the school’s senior-school qualification route (state certificate/ATAR, IB, vocational options), the depth of Mandarin and EAL provision, accreditation or recognition from Australian state authorities or relevant international bodies, and practical matters such as campus location, transport and total fees. Also request recent curriculum scope and sequence documents, samples of senior subject offerings and university-entry destination information to make sure the school matches your child’s academic and language needs.