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Last updated: Aug 6, 2025

Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (YCIS) is a well-established international school, offering a progressive and international program with a multicultural and bilingual approach to education. The school has over 2400 students, aged 2-18, from over 50 countries. In 2012, the school received the Cambridge Award for Excellence in Education.

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- Facts
  
  School Type
  
  International School
  
  Established
  
  1993
  
  Campuses in Shanghai
  
  6 in Shanghai
  
  Grades Offered
  
  Pre-K to year 13
  
  Primary Language
  
  English
  
  Languages Taught
  
  English and Mandarin Chinese.
  
  Terms
  
  2 terms.
  
  Student Age
  
  2-18 years
  
  Number of Students
  
  2,200
  
  Student/Teacher Ratio
  
  1:1 in ECE and Primary levels. In Secondary education, all instructors are Western teachers, with the exception of the Chinese teachers.
  
  Class Size
  
  Class sizes range from 8-25 students, depending on the students’ age: -Kindergarten 2: 16 (with two Co-Teachers and an Ayi (helper))-Kindergarten 3: 22 (with two Co-Teachers and an Ayi (helper))-Kindergarten 4: 25 (with two Co-Teachers and an Ayi (helper))-Year 1-6: 25 (with Two co-Teachers)-Year 7-11: 25-Year 12-13: 20
- Curriculum
  
  YCIS has pioneered a new paradigm in international education, offering a unique blend of global perspectives and academic rigor. The YCIS international curriculum is based on the National Curriculum for England and further enriched by elements from top educational systems worldwide. In addition, YCIS offers Shanghai’s longest-running Chinese Language and Culture Studies program among international schools, featuring its own proprietary curriculum. YCIS also offers the HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education) Programme, providing students with a comprehensive pathway for further education and career opportunities. This diverse academic offering ensures students are well-prepared for success in an increasingly globalized world.
- Teaching Staff
  
  -Over 400 Teaching staff across four campuses, with 61% holding advanced degrees -Average of 13 years of classroom experience for educators at YCIS -20+ Nationalities represented amongst teaching staff, with the majority of international teachers coming from the US, UK, Australia, and Canada
- Activities
  
  Wide variety of after school activities and clubs which cater to interests in Sports, Music, Art, Drama, Technology, Computer Programming, Design, Ecology, Charity, and Leadership at all four campuses. Member of three competitive Sports leagues.
- Scholarships
  
  The scholarship programme is open to all current and prospective students who are entering Years 7-13
- Tuition Fees
  
  134,500–293,500rmb
- Transportation
  
  For students in need of transportation to-and-from school, we provide an extensive bus service throughout Shanghai for children ages three and up.
Locations
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  Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (Gubei)
  
  18 Ronghua Xi Dao, Shuicheng Nan Lu
  
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- 2
  
  Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (Century Park)
  
  1433 Dongxiu Lu, near Jinhe Lu
  
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- 3
  
  Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (Hongqiao)
  
  11 Shuicheng Lu, near Hongqiao Lu
  
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- 4
  
  Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (Lingang Campus)
  
  No. Yinlian Lu, near Ganlan Lu
  
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- 5
  
  Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (Ronghua Campus)
  
  59 Ronghua Xi Lu, near Shuicheng Nan Lu
  
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- 6
  
  Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (Regency Park)
  
  1817 Huamu Lu, near Fangdian Lu
  
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Events & Deals
- YCIS Shanghai Open Days
  
  YCIS (Yew Chung International School), the first international school invited by the Shanghai government in the 1990s, has...
  
  Multiple dates from Puxi, Pudong, and Lingang. @ Yew Chung International School Of Shanghai (YCIS)
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