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Nord Anglia International School Shanghai Pudong

China, Shanghai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees RMB 271,600 - 385,090
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1800
Type Co-educational
Opened 2002
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Mandarin, French, Spanish, German, Korean
Typical class size 9
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Preschool
Introduction

Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong (NAIS Pudong) opened in 2002 and is located in the Pudong New District of Shanghai. The school follows the English National Curriculum through Early Years and Primary, offers IGCSE at Years 10–11 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 12–13; age range is 2–18. Campus facilities include an MIT Maker Space, indoor swimming pool, two sports halls and both grass and artificial-turf football pitches — the site notes it has one of the few natural grass football pitches in Pudong. NAIS Pudong lists over 140 co-curricular activities and partnerships with organisations such as The Juilliard School, MIT and UNICEF; the school also highlights its Model United Nations and Social Impact Programme. For families relocating from overseas, key practical details (address, tuition by year group, transport options) are published on the school website and the Admissions team is listed for enquiries.

2888 Junmin Road Pudong New District 201315 Shanghai China

The Essentials

Nord Anglia International School Shanghai Pudong has 1,800 pupils, typical class sizes of 9, instruction in English.

Location
Located in Pudong New District at 2888 Junmin Road, the school sits in a suburban area of east Shanghai (postcode 201315) with easy taxi access and a downloadable taxi card to help drivers find the campus. It is about 20–30 minutes from central Pudong areas such as Jinqiao and Lujiazui, and serves families from nearby neighbourhoods including Kangqiao; the school publishes directions and contact details for visitors.

Stages
NAIS Pudong is divided into Early Years (ages 2–5), Primary (ages 5–11), Lower Secondary (ages 11–14), IGCSE (ages 14–16) and IB Diploma (ages 16–18). Admissions and curriculum pages list these phases and the associated programmes.

Type
The school is a co‑educational day school for ages 2–18; NAIS Pudong does not offer boarding. It follows an international/British school model and operates as a private international school.

Additional learning support
The school provides EAL (English as an Additional Language) classes and a dedicated Learning Support Coordinator who oversees additional learning needs; individual cases may lead to an Individual Education Plan (IEP). Additional or specialist SEN support is considered case‑by‑case and any extra provision and costs depend on the student's needs—families are asked to discuss requirements with Admissions.

Country affiliation
NAIS Pudong is a British international school by heritage and curriculum (English National Curriculum, IGCSE and IB Diploma) but it is an independent international school rather than formally affiliated to a national government.

Religious affiliation
The school does not have a religious affiliation; it welcomes families of all nationalities and backgrounds.

School day structure
Gates open at 08:00 with supervised play; registration is typically between 08:15–08:30 and lessons usually start around 08:40. The taught day normally finishes at about 15:15; the school runs compulsory after‑school activities (ASAs) on Monday–Wednesday (buses depart ~16:15) and optional ASAs on Thursday–Friday (bus departures at ~15:15 and 16:15).

Bus service
The school operates a dedicated fleet of school buses serving families across Shanghai; each bus is supervised by a bilingual monitor (a school teaching assistant) and buses are fitted with seat belts which students are required to wear. Routes are adjusted annually to meet community demand and the service is optional (there is a published school‑bus fee). Admissions can provide current routes and pick‑up information for your address.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school is a day school; boarding is not offered.

Uniform Requirement
The school uses a uniform. From Pre-Nursery to Year 11, students wear a smart, durable uniform, with a blazer worn and a PE kit on PE days. Uniforms can be purchased online or at the school uniform shop. Sixth Form students do not wear a dedicated uniform but are expected to wear business-like attire.

Food Options
Lunch is provided in the school cafeteria by Sodexo under a Healthy Eating Policy. The menu includes Western and Asian options and accommodates dietary restrictions and allergies. Packed lunches are not allowed unless approved by the Head of Secondary or Head of Primary & Early Years.

House System
There are four Houses: De, Dao, Li and Qi, each with its own colour and Chinese character. The House Point system rewards positive behaviours and encourages participation, teamwork and leadership.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the Nord Anglia Education family.
Fees

Annual tuition at Nord Anglia International School Shanghai Pudong ranges from RMB 271,600 to RMB 385,090 for 2026/27.

Tuition (per term and annual)
- Pre‑Nursery / Nursery / Reception: Term 1 RMB 112,000; Term 2 RMB 84,000; Term 3 RMB 84,000; Annual fee RMB 271,600.
- Years 1–6: Term 1 RMB 131,600; Term 2 RMB 98,700; Term 3 RMB 98,700; Annual fee RMB 319,130.
- Years 7–9: Term 1 RMB 146,000; Term 2 RMB 109,500; Term 3 RMB 109,500; Annual fee RMB 354,050.
- Years 10–11 (IGCSE): Term 1 RMB 156,000; Term 2 RMB 117,000; Term 3 RMB 117,000; Annual fee RMB 378,300.
- Years 12–13 (IB): Term 1 RMB 158,800; Term 2 RMB 119,100; Term 3 RMB 119,100; Annual fee RMB 385,090.

One‑off and refundable fees
- Application fee: non‑refundable RMB 3,500 (payable on submission of application).
- Enrolment fee: non‑refundable RMB 4,000 (payable on acceptance of an offer).
- Resourcing fee: RMB 16,000. This resourcing fee is refundable if the student leaves provided all accounts are settled, school property is returned without damage, and six weeks' written notice (holidays excluded) is given.

Transport, uniform and other recurring costs
- School bus (optional): Term 1 RMB 9,650; Term 2 RMB 7,350; Term 3 RMB 5,150; Annual RMB 22,150.
- Uniform: required for Pre‑Nursery to Year 11; separate PE kit. Items available from the school uniform shop or online.
- Annual residential trip fees (compulsory): Years 4–5 RMB 5,000; Years 6–12 RMB 8,100. No refunds are given for absence from trips.
- School lunch: payable directly to the lunch provider and loaded onto a lunch card; menu is à la carte with prices typically from around RMB 25–26 up to RMB 48–49 depending on choice.
- SEN support: additional costs depend on individual need and are charged separately.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are presented on a three‑term structure (Term 1 / Term 2 / Term 3) with the annual fee shown alongside term amounts. An Early Bird discount of 3% applies when annual tuition is paid in advance.
- Application and enrolment fees are explicitly non‑refundable; the resourcing fee has specific refund conditions (see above). Residential trip charges are compulsory and non‑refundable for absences.

Boarding
- NAIS Pudong is a day school; boarding is not offered.

Fee payment options
- Public fee documentation does not list accepted payment methods. For the available payment channels, invoicing, and payment deadlines, contact the school's Admissions office at admissions@naispudong.com or +86 (0)21 5812 7455.
Academics

Nord Anglia International School Shanghai Pudong teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
NAIS Pudong's curriculum runs from Early Years to Upper Secondary: Early Years Foundation Stage (ages 2–5), Primary (5–11), Lower Secondary/Key Stage 3 (11–14), IGCSE (14–16) and the IB Diploma (16–18). Early Years (2–5) follows the British EYFS framework with seven areas of learning and purpose-built indoor and outdoor provision. Primary (5–11) is based on the English National Curriculum adapted for an international context using the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Lower Secondary (11–14) is delivered through Key Stage 3 of the English National Curriculum; at 14–16 students follow Cambridge IGCSE courses with core requirements including English, Mathematics, Global Perspectives and a second language (Mandarin, French, German or Spanish). Upper Secondary (16–18) offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), with the six subject groups and the core components: Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school states its core values as developing students who are creative, confident and considerate and links those directly to curriculum and wider activities. NAIS Pudong runs a broad pastoral and PSHE programme and promotes student leadership through elected School Councils, Head Students and other roles to build social and emotional skills. Students take part in extensive co-curricular activities and global collaborations (for example with Juilliard, MIT and Nord Anglia's Global Campus) which the school describes as designed to develop resilience, teamwork and communication. The school also highlights curriculum approaches such as Talk for Writing and structured leadership opportunities in news items as part of this broader SEL provision. These points are described on the school website and in school news pages.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
NAIS Pudong describes itself as an inclusive school and says it can support students with additional needs where appropriate; specialist staff will meet parents during admissions to determine required support and to engage any external specialist teams if needed. The school asks families to provide relevant documents such as Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or medical documentation as part of the admissions discussion. The fees page notes that the cost of additional SEN support depends on the individual student's needs. The school's public pages do not list a definitive catalogue of specific SEN diagnoses it accepts nor do they describe the school as a specialist SEN institution; availability is confirmed on a case-by-case basis. For details and case-specific confirmation the school directs families to contact admissions.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
NAIS Pudong publishes a dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme that it says is student-centred and aligned to CEFR-like scales; the EAL team provides both pull-out intensive sessions and in-class language support. The school states secondary learners are grouped by year and English ability and that EAL learning is integrated into the mainstream curriculum with formative assessments and progress checks in terms 2 and 3. The FAQs and admissions pages specifically state EAL support is provided at no additional cost to parents. The school's EAL news article and FAQs describe the department working closely with SEN and classroom staff to plan interventions and monitor progress.

Mental Wellbeing
The school reports a whole-school wellbeing approach that includes pastoral care, PSHE, and both in- and out-of-school counselling services and support, and it marks events such as World Mental Health Day as part of awareness work. NAIS Pudong has published articles referencing external partnerships and guidance on child wellbeing (for example material referencing the Anna Freud Centre) and describes campus design and activities intended to support students' emotional health. The school also highlights staff wellbeing initiatives and a staff wellbeing award, which it presents as part of a broader culture supporting student learning and wellbeing. For specifics about counselling provision, referral pathways or clinical support the school directs families to discuss individual cases with school staff.

Safeguarding
The school states that safeguarding and child protection are priority areas and that staff receive continuous professional development in safeguarding best practice. NAIS Pudong says its safeguarding documents draw on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the International Taskforce on Child Protection, and Keeping Children Safe in Education, and it emphasises the principles that the welfare of the child is paramount and confidentiality is respected where possible. The school page on safeguarding also describes efforts to make processes visible to pupils and staff (for example through displays that indicate who students can talk to about bullying or abuse). For detailed procedural documents, designated safeguarding lead names, or formal child-protection policies the school's safeguarding page directs readers to contact the school or consult published policy documents if available.
Parent Experience

History
Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong (NAIS Pudong) opened in 2002 and was officially inaugurated by Rt Hon Patricia Hewitt MP. It was established as the first British international school in China and the first international school in Shanghai's Pudong district. The school is part of the Nord Anglia Education group, a network of international schools founded in the 1970s, and has expanded its campus and programmes since opening. These founding and ownership details are recorded in the school's history materials and corporate filings.

Community
The NAIS Pudong community is international and active: the school hosts events and opportunities designed to bring families together, including picnics, school productions, international days, fairs and other informal social gatherings. Parents, class representatives and a parent-representatives group act as regular links between families and school staff, and the school publishes a Parent Handbook and event calendar to keep families informed. The school also links students to Nord Anglia's wider Global Campus and social‑impact programmes to create cross‑school connections and community projects.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
NAIS Pudong has an official Parents' Association and multiple structured ways for parents to get involved. Volunteer roles include class representatives, parent‑representative groups and event volunteers who help with community activities such as International Day, school fairs and productions. The Parent Essentials pages and the Parent Handbook set out how parents can join committees, sign up to volunteer and access links (for example to the Family Portal and document library) that describe specific activities and schedules. The school encourages parents to participate in classroom activities, attend parent‑teacher meetings and support fundraising or social events as needed. For practical details about joining the Parents' Association, nominated roles and the annual events calendar, the Parent Handbook and Parent Essentials pages are the reference documents.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
NAIS Pudong features a multi-purpose hall with performance facilities, a high-tech MIT Maker Space and science labs, expansive outdoor sports fields (grass and all-weather pitches), an indoor swimming pool, and dedicated dance, art and visual media rooms. Well-equipped classrooms and a modern library support learning.

Sports Facilities
Sports facilities include grass and artificial pitches, a multi-purpose hall, a gym, and an indoor swimming pool.

Academic Facilities
MIT Maker Space and science labs enable hands-on learning. Classrooms are equipped with modern educational technology, and a library supports study.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Over 140 co-curricular activities are available to develop leadership, communication and teamwork. The school collaborates with The Juilliard School, UNICEF, MIT and IMG Academy to enrich learning. Nord Anglia offers global expeditions and experiences at dedicated centres in Tanzania and Switzerland.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a broad co-curricular programme with more than 140 CCAs across STEM, arts, languages, and academics. The MIT Maker Space provides hands-on technology projects, and the Robotics Club offers robotics activities. STEAM lessons and hands-on projects develop problem-solving and teamwork.

Arts & Creative
Music, dance, and drama are integrated into daily learning. Juilliard alumni visit to provide learning from leading performing arts professionals. The school has a theatre and facilities that support performing arts.

Cultural & Language
International Week celebrates nationalities with cultural activities and helps students develop cross-cultural awareness.

Social & Hobbies
The ASA programme runs from 3:15–4:15pm each school day, with some activities scheduled before school and at weekends. CCAs include cooking, Kung Fu, ballet, rugby, and other hobbies.

Community & Service
The CCAs include community and expression, and the ASA programme includes activities that involve giving back to the community.

Leadership & Professional
CCAs include leadership opportunities and career development to foster lifelong learners and leaders.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports are offered with multiple teams across several disciplines, supported by extensive facilities. Swimming is included in the PE program for younger students. Mindfulness and wellness activities are part of the school routine.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English across the curriculum. Mandarin is taught from Foundation Stage and is part of the daily language offering for all students from Pre-Nursery onwards. English is the lingua franca; English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available for learners who are not yet fluent in English, with an immersive English-speaking environment to support language development. In addition to English and Mandarin, modern foreign language classes are offered in French, Spanish, German and Korean. Students study two languages of their choice from Mandarin, French, German and Spanish, and native Mandarin speakers have additional Mandarin lessons to maintain language proficiency.
Reputation

Awards
Staff Development & Wellbeing Award — China School Awards, 14 March 2025: NAIS Pudong was announced as the winner in the Staff Development & Wellbeing category at the 2025 China School Awards; the school's news item describes this as a school‑level award recognising its work to support staff development and wellbeing. (Awarded to the school.)

Silver Accreditation for Social Impact — 14 June 2024: NAIS Pudong was honoured with a Silver Accreditation under the Nord Anglia / UNICEF Social Impact Distinctions; the school's news item presents this as an institutional accreditation/award for its social‑impact work (awarded to the school).

Accreditations
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) — NAIS Pudong offers the two‑year IB Diploma for students aged 16–18; the IBDP is an internationally recognised pre‑university curriculum and assessment route used for university entry worldwide.

Cambridge qualifications / IGCSE (Cambridge Assessment International Education) — the school delivers IGCSE courses and enters students for Cambridge international examinations, meaning it follows Cambridge assessment routes for the 14–16 phase.

Social Impact Distinctions — Silver Accreditation for Social Impact (Social Impact Distinctions framework used across Nord Anglia/UNICEF partnership) — a school‑level accreditation recognising how the school has embedded children's rights and the UN Sustainable Development Goals into its programmes and community work.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Make an enquiry and book a tour or virtual meeting. Be ready when you enquire to give basic family and child details (name, date of birth, preferred entry date, current school and curriculum) so the school can advise on age placement and documentation you will need. (Source: NAIS Pudong admissions and enquiry pages).

2. Visit the school (in-person or virtually) and meet staff. NAIS Pudong offers in-person tours, Virtual Discovery Meetings and open days so you can see facilities and ask curriculum- and welfare-related questions; parents should use this opportunity to discuss English language support (EAL), any special educational needs (SEN), and school-bus coverage. If you are not in Shanghai you can request a virtual meeting; when you visit, bring up specific start dates and campus logistics (bus routes, lunch menus, uniform shop) so there are no surprises later. (Source: admissions/FAQs).

3. Complete the online application and upload required documents. Applications are submitted through the school's online form (you can save and resume) and the portal lists the documents to upload — passport/ID scans, parents' work permit and household book where applicable, recent school reports, medical information and preferred start date. Note there is a non-refundable application fee (RMB 3,500) payable when you submit the form; keep scans sized within the portal limits and allow time for references to be requested from your child's current school. (Source: online application form and tuition-fees page).

4. Assessment, language screening and references. NAIS Pudong assesses all prospective entrants so the school can place and support students appropriately: Early Years candidates usually take part in classroom observations; Primary and Secondary applicants sit entrance assessments (written or online) and older secondary applicants may be invited to an interview. All applicants are also screened for English as an Additional Language (EAL) needs and possible learning support; if your child has additional needs you should declare them on the application so the Learning Support Coordinator can discuss suitability and any potential Individual Education Plan (IEP). (Source: entry requirements and FAQs).

5. Application review, offer and acceptance. Completed applications are reviewed by the school leadership (the site notes principal review) and the school aims to make a decision quickly — in many cases the offer is made the same day as assessment and otherwise within 48 hours. If you receive an offer you will be sent an invoice and asked to accept the place; acceptance requires payment of the non-refundable enrolment fee (RMB 4,000) and other onboarding fees as invoiced (see step 6). Confirm exactly what the invoice covers and the deadline to secure the place so you don't lose the offer. (Source: admissions, application and tuition-fees pages).

6. Fees, deposits and pre-start arrangements. Be prepared for the one-off and ongoing costs the school publishes: application fee RMB 3,500, enrolment fee RMB 4,000 (non-refundable), a resourcing fee (RMB 16,000 — refundable on satisfactory exit conditions), term-by-term tuition amounts and optional services such as school bus or lunch. Full-year tuition fees (2025–26) are listed by year group on the school site, and the school offers a 3% Early Bird discount when annual tuition is paid in advance (available typically in the summer — confirm exact deadline). Before your child's first day you will also usually complete medical forms, order uniforms, sign parental agreements and arrange bus routes or lunch accounts. (Source: tuition-fees page and application form).

7. Starting at school and ongoing communication. After fees are settled and paperwork completed, the school will confirm your child's start date. Expect induction activities: settling-in reports, contact channels with teachers (the school uses platforms such as Microsoft Teams and other parent communications), and termly reporting; if your child needs EAL or SEN support, the school will work with you to set up the required support plan. Keep contact details for admissions and the main school office to hand in case any pre-start issues arise. (Source: FAQs and school contact info).

Scholarships
Yes — NAIS Pudong operates a formal scholarship programme and publishes the categories, eligibility and application process on its scholarships page. Key points you should know:

- Who can apply: Candidates must not already be enrolled at NAIS Pudong and scholarships are open to students eligible for entry in Years 1–12. Applications are limited in number each year. (Source: scholarships page).

- Scholarship categories and partners: Scholarships are offered for Academic, Sports, Performing Arts and Leadership. The school emphasises development through its external collaborations (for example with Juilliard, MIT and IMG Academy) within those pathways. (Source: scholarships page).

- Value, duration and review: Awards run for up to three years and provide a variable tuition discount of up to 50% depending on assessment performance; there is an annual review of the scholar's progress and conduct, and continuation of the award depends on that review. (Source: scholarships page).

- How to apply and selection process: You must download and complete the scholarship application form, submit a short personal statement (the school prefers the student to write this where possible), and attach supporting documents (certificates, reports, references). Applications are reviewed by a Scholarship Committee; candidates may be invited for interviews with the Principal and relevant staff, and will be notified of the outcome (the site states notification usually within two working days of the committee meeting). Send completed scholarship applications and supporting documents to the Admissions email listed on the site. (Source: scholarships page and downloadable form).

If you would like, I can extract the exact 2025–26 tuition table, list the one‑off fees and optional charges in a short table, or draft an email template you can send to admissions asking about waitlist status and scholarship deadlines. (Contact details on the pages: admissions@naispudong.com; +86 (0)21 5812 7455 ext.1015).

Waitlist
No formal public waitlist policy is published on the NAIS Pudong admissions pages. The school's public admissions and FAQs detail a quick decision process (offers often made the same day as assessment or within 48 hours) but do not set out a standard waiting‑list or pool procedure on the website. Because NAIS Pudong does not publish a waitlist policy, practical outcomes (for example whether you can be placed on a waiting list for a specific year group, any registration fee to hold a place, or the order in which places are offered) are handled case‑by‑case by Admissions — you should ask the admissions team directly for the current position on availability for your child's year group. Suggested questions to ask admissions: “Is there currently a waiting list for my child's year group?”, “If placed on a waiting list, what priority rules do you use (date of application, sibling priority, legacy/Nord Anglia connections)?” and “Is any registration deposit required to hold a place if one becomes available?”. (Source: NAIS Pudong admissions and FAQs — absence of published waitlist details).
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