Suzhou Singapore International School

China, Shanghai

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track	Conditions
Toddler / Pre‑N	2	130,000 CNY	Early Years (Toddler / Pre‑N)	Half‑day programme; annual tuition.
Pre‑Nursery	3	200,000 CNY	Early Years (Pre‑Nursery to Kindergarten 2)	Annual tuition.
Kindergarten 1	4	200,000 CNY	Early Years (Pre‑Nursery to Kindergarten 2)	Annual tuition.
Kindergarten 2	5	200,000 CNY	Early Years (Pre‑Nursery to Kindergarten 2)	Annual tuition.
Grade 1	6	260,000 CNY	Primary (Grade 1–6)	Annual tuition. Eligible for optional ELA programme (Grade 1–6) at additional cost.
Grade 2	7	260,000 CNY	Primary (Grade 1–6)	Annual tuition. Eligible for optional ELA programme (Grade 1–6) at additional cost.
Grade 3	8	260,000 CNY	Primary (Grade 1–6)	Annual tuition. Eligible for optional ELA programme (Grade 1–6) at additional cost.
Grade 4	9	260,000 CNY	Primary (Grade 1–6)	Annual tuition. Eligible for optional ELA programme (Grade 1–6) at additional cost.
Grade 5	10	260,000 CNY	Primary (Grade 1–6)	Annual tuition. Eligible for optional ELA programme (Grade 1–6) at additional cost.
Grade 6	11	260,000 CNY	Primary (Grade 1–6)	Annual tuition. Eligible for optional ELA programme (Grade 1–6) at additional cost.
Grade 7	12	280,000 CNY	Junior High (Grade 7–8)	Annual tuition.
Grade 8	13	280,000 CNY	Junior High (Grade 7–8)	Annual tuition.
Grade 9	14	290,000 CNY	Lower Secondary (Grade 9–10)	Annual tuition.
Grade 10	15	290,000 CNY	Lower Secondary (Grade 9–10)	Annual tuition.
Grade 11	16	300,000 CNY	Senior High (Grade 11–12)	Annual tuition.
Grade 12	17	300,000 CNY	Senior High (Grade 11–12)	Annual tuition.

Application Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Application Fee	2,500 CNY	Non‑refundable; non‑transferable.

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Enrollment Fee	20,000 CNY	Matriculation/registration fee — non‑refundable; non‑transferable.

Additional Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Transportation (school bus) - below 5 km	18,500 CNY	Payable in full before school commencement; refunds pro‑rata per school day less CNY 400 handling; daily rate = 1/180 of annual fee.
English Language Acquisition (ELA) Programme (Grade 1–6)	25,000 CNY	Grade 1–6; CNY 25,000 per year; payment due in full before start; non‑refundable.
Paid After‑School Programmes (selected ASPs)	1,400 CNY	Per 8‑week session; fees vary CNY 1,400–3,800; paid ASPs refundable only before session start.
Transportation (school bus) - 5 km and above	20,000 CNY	Payable in full before school commencement; refunds pro‑rata per school day less CNY 400 handling; daily rate = 1/180 of annual fee.

Fee Breakdown

Fees

Application and Matriculation Fees

- Application Fee: non-refundable, non-transferable — RMB 2,500. Payment is due within five working days of issuance.
- Matriculation Fee: non-refundable, non-transferable — RMB 20,000. This fee cannot be applied to tuition.

Tuition fees (annual and per-term amounts by year group)

Note: the school offers either a single annual payment or termly (trimester) payments. Per-term figures below are calculated as the published annual fee divided by three (annual ÷ 3) to reflect the trimester payment option. This per-term breakdown is a calculated figure.

- Toddler / Pre-N (Half Day)
- Annual: RMB 130,000.
- Approx. per term (annual ÷ 3): RMB 43,333.

- Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten 2
- Annual: RMB 200,000.
- Approx. per term: RMB 66,667.

- Primary School (Grade 1 to Grade 6)
- Annual: RMB 260,000.
- Approx. per term: RMB 86,667.

- Senior School (Grade 7 to Grade 8)
- Annual: RMB 280,000.
- Approx. per term: RMB 93,333.

- Senior School (Grade 9 to Grade 10)
- Annual: RMB 290,000.
- Approx. per term: RMB 96,667.

- Senior School (Grade 11 to Grade 12)
- Annual: RMB 300,000.
- Approx. per term: RMB 100,000.

Optional / additional fees and typical ranges

- English Language Acquisition (ELA) Programme (Grade 1–6 only): RMB 25,000 per academic year (payment required in full before service starts).
- Transportation (regular school bus) per academic year:
- Below 5 km: RMB 18,500 per year.
- 5 km and above: RMB 20,000 per year.
- The transportation fee must be paid in full before the school commencement date; refunds for transportation are pro‑rata per school day less a RMB 400 handling fee.
- Paid After‑School Programmes (ASP): most ASPs are complimentary, but paid ASP sessions (8-week session) typically range RMB 1,400–3,800. Paid ASPs must be paid in full before the session; refund rules depend on timing and minimum enrolment.
- External examination/test fees (IGCSE, IB, AP, SAT, HSK, Cambridge English, etc.) are not included in the tuition and will be charged separately when applicable. Daily school lunch is included in the tuition.
- Uniforms: uniforms are ordered through the school's approved vendor; specific item prices are set by the vendor. The school offers an early‑re‑enrolment complimentary uniform credit for eligible returning students. The on‑site Sabres Store allows try‑ons.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment frequency options:
- Annual (one-time payment), or
- Termly (trimester) payments.
- Application Fee and Matriculation Fee: timing requirements — Application Fee due within five working days of issuance; Matriculation Fee payment after offer is normally required within five working days.
- Late payment charge: RMB 300 per day applied to overdue tuition fees for up to 7 days; after this period the school may suspend the student, withhold reports/transcripts, or offer the place to applicants on the waitlist.

Refund and withdrawal terms

- Withdrawal notice: parents must submit written notice to the divisional principal at least 30 days before the student's last day of school; otherwise days will be counted as absence and may affect refunds.
- Late Withdrawal Notice Surcharge: if less than 30 days' notice is given, 10% of the annual tuition fee is deemed payable in lieu of notice.
- Full‑term non-attendance: if a student does not attend any school days in a term, that term's tuition will be refunded in full. Partial attendance: if the student attends any day in a term, the full term's tuition is payable and non‑refundable. Annual payment discounts will be forfeited if the student withdraws mid‑year.
- Optional services refund examples:
- Transportation: pro‑rata refund per school day (1/180 of annual fee) less RMB 400 handling fee.
- ELA Programme: fees are non‑refundable and non‑transferable.
- Paid ASPs: full refund if withdrawn before the ASP start; no refunds once the ASP has started (unless minimum numbers not met).
- Matriculation fee and other specified non‑tuition fees are non‑refundable. Refunds are processed after the student's last day; overseas transaction fees for refunds are borne by parents and refunds are made to the original payer. A VAT e‑fapiao (tax receipt) will be issued upon payment confirmation.

Boarding

- No boarding fees are listed; the fees schedule and enrolment materials describe day services and optional transport but do not include boarding provisions. (No boarding programme/boarding fees are published.)

Discounts and concessions

- Sibling discount: 10% discount on the total annual tuition fee for families enrolling two or more siblings.
- Corporate discount: 10% discount on the total annual tuition fee for companies enrolling and paying for five or more children of their employees.
- Note: sibling and corporate discounts cannot be applied to the same student.

Accepted currencies and payment methods

- Accepted currencies: RMB and USD for payments.
- Payment methods accepted:
- Point‑of‑Sale (POS): credit or debit cards (local UnionPay cards accepted for RMB payments).
- Bank transfer: payment to the school's designated bank account; email proof of payment with student full name and class to invoice@ssis.asia. The exchange rate for overseas remittances is based on the central parity rate set by the People's Bank of China on the first working day of each month; any exchange differences are borne by parents.

Other practical notes on fees

- Tuition covers textbooks/library use, online resources, basic stationery, school‑sponsored CCAs/complimentary ASP offerings, compulsory Shanghai learning trips (within the city), technology fees, and daily lunch for students. External exam fees, optional off‑Shanghai trips, specialist fee‑based services, and certain optional programmes are charged separately.
- VAT e‑fapiao will be issued after payment; you may request specific details (student name, period of study) to be added to the fapiao.

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Mandarin

Fees RMB 130,000 - 300,000

Ages 2 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 1400

Type Co-educational

Opened 1996

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Shanghai Singapore International School (SSIS) is an international K–12 school established in 1996 and located at 301 Zhujian Road in Minhang District, Shanghai. The school provides a Singapore-based programme in Preschool and Primary, Cambridge programmes in the middle years and IGCSE, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma for Grades 11–12. SSIS operates a bilingual early-years model with English–Mandarin co-teaching and a dedicated Chinese Language and Culture Programme that places students in Advanced, Standard and Foundation streams. On-campus facilities listed by the school include an indoor Aquatic Centre, STEAM maker spaces and a Performing Arts Centre, and the school highlights niche offerings such as a curriculum golf programme. After-school options include sports, arts and academic clubs, and SSIS runs an extensive optional school-bus network for families. The school website reports about 1,400 students and publishes the 2025/2026 tuition range from RMB 130,000 to RMB 300,000.

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