Shanghai Livingston American School

SLAS is in Changning District at 580 Ganxi Road, a central area with many international residents; the campus was chosen for its proximity to expatriate neighbourhoods. Public transport and taxis are commonly used to reach the school; the school provides a door-to-door bus service for students (see Transportation).

The school runs an Early Years program and Primary (elementary) years, plus Middle School and High School (Grades 9–12), with year-group pages and handbooks for each division. Admissions and placement testing determine entry level for newcomers.

SLAS is a co-educational international school following an American-style curriculum and is WASC-accredited. It operates as a day school (no public boarding provision is listed).

The school runs English Language Development (ELD/ESL) programmes for students who are acquiring English, with placement testing and regular assessment; primary years also have a Learning Support/Resource class for targeted literacy support. For specifics about support plans or specialist services, contact the Guidance/Learning Support team.

SLAS operates as an American international school (American curriculum orientation) rather than being affiliated with a national government or church.

The school does not state any religious affiliation on its public pages; its mission and core values present a secular international school profile.

The website presents division-specific handbooks and calendars but does not publish a single, clearly listed daily start/end time for all students; start and finish times (and break/lunch arrangements) are normally set by division and are provided in student handbooks or on admission. Please check the relevant student handbook or ask Admissions for the exact times for your child's year group.

SLAS operates a door-to-door school bus service for students living in Shanghai; the school publishes semester fees (e.g., RMB 9,000 within 15 km; RMB 9,300 over 15 km), a list of numbered routes and the bus office contact. The school notes it is not obliged to offer service outside existing routes, and parents register via the school's bus registration form. For route-specific enquiries contact the Transport office.

Application fee

- Application Fee: RMB 2,200 (non‑refundable).

Tuition fees (2025–2026) — annual and per‑term (school year organized in three trimesters)

Note: SLAS charges tuition as annual amounts; all fees are payable in advance for each term. The school calendar shows the academic year divided into three trimesters; therefore the per‑term figures below are the annual fee divided by three. Annual and per‑term figures are shown in RMB.

- Nursery / Pre‑School / Pre‑Kindergarten
- Annual: RMB 133,825
- Per term (133,825 ÷ 3): RMB 44,608.33.

- Kindergarten
- Annual: RMB 163,350
- Per term (163,350 ÷ 3): RMB 54,450.00.

- Elementary School (Grade 1–5)
- Annual: RMB 202,860
- Per term (202,860 ÷ 3): RMB 67,620.00.

- Middle School (Grade 6–8)
- Annual: RMB 214,990
- Per term (214,990 ÷ 3): RMB 71,663.33.

- High School (Grade 9–12)
- Annual: RMB 221,823
- Per term (221,823 ÷ 3): RMB 73,941.00.

Required supplemental and recurring fees

- Capital Fee (one‑time, mandatory per child): RMB 8,000. Refund only if written withdrawal is received before the first day of classes; no refund once the semester has begun.

- Technology Fee (annual, Grades K–12): RMB 2,000 per child.

- School Bus (door‑to‑door) — charged per semester:
- Within 15 km: RMB 9,000 per student per semester.
- Over 15 km: RMB 9,300 per student per semester.

- School Lunch (prepaid daily): RMB 35 per day (covers lunch and snacks as described by the school).

- Other miscellaneous charges may apply (examples listed by the school include SAT testing fees, MAP testing fees, uniforms for performances/activities and house T‑shirts). Some miscellaneous items are specifically listed as non‑refundable in the school refund policy.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- All fees are to be paid in advance for each term. Any new student enrolling mid‑semester must pay in full for the current month upon enrollment. All fees must be paid on or before the first day of term; students may not attend if fees are unpaid. SLAS reserves the right to change fees without prior notice.

Boarding fees

- Boarding: SLAS operates as a day school; no boarding program or boarding fees are listed. Tuition is presented as "full day" and transportation services are provided by the school.

Other costs and uniform

- School Uniform: A uniform policy and downloadable uniform catalogue are provided; the school indicates parents are responsible for purchasing required uniform pieces. The website provides a uniform catalogue and dress code but does not list fixed uniform prices on the public page. Uniform items and performance/activity‑specific uniform pieces are referenced.

- Additional likely costs (examples identified by the school): extracurricular activity fees, performance uniforms, testing fees (MAP/SAT), textbooks or replacement costs for lost/damaged items, and any charges related to extracurricular trips or house events. Some of these items are explicitly non‑refundable if incurred.

Refund information (key points)

- Tuition refunds:
- Withdrawals made in writing by August 1 (before Fall semester) or December 1 (before Spring semester) are eligible for a 100% tuition refund.
- Written notification received after those dates but before the beginning of classes: 90% tuition refund.
- No refund for the currently enrolled semester once classes begin, except in limited circumstances (e.g., if the school requests a student to leave for behavior/academic reasons the Committee may approve a prorated refund). The student's issued fapiao for refunded tuition must be returned to the school.

- Capital fee refund: only if withdrawal is received in writing before the first day of classes; no refund once the semester begins.

- Transportation refund: written notification two (2) weeks prior to the start of the semester is required for a refund; no refund once the semester has begun. Lunch refunds require one (1) week's written notice and will be prorated. Certain fees (Registration Fee, Seat Guarantee Fee, MAPS Testing Fee and similar) are specifically listed as non‑refundable. Outstanding financial obligations are deducted from any refund.

Fee payment options and bank details

- Accepted payment methods: bank transfer, RMB or USD check, or cash. If paying by bank transfer, forward a copy of the bank remittance with the student's name and grade. If paying in USD, the exchange rate is calculated at the current bank exchange rate used by the school. All fees must be paid on or before the first day of term.

- School bank account information (as provided for payments in RMB or USD):
- Bank Name: Fubon Bank Shanghai Hong Qiao Sub‑Branch.
- RMB Account Number: 50100001100004085.
- USD Account Number: 50100001200004087.
- SWIFT: FSBCCNSH.
- Payment remark: Student's English name and grade level.

If you require these figures presented in another currency, or need them formatted differently for a database, the numeric values above are the school's published amounts in RMB for the 2025–2026 school year.