Shanghai, China
The British International School Shanghai, Puxi
Fees from USD 46,759 per year
Asia Rank
#7
City Rank
#6
Quick Facts
Type
Day
Ages
2–18
Year Groups
Pre-Nursery–Year 13
Founded
2005
Approx. Roll
1,000
Curricula
English National Curriculum, IGCSE, IB Diploma
Fees From
Fees from RMB 338,816 per year
Overview
About The British International School Shanghai, Puxi
The British International School Shanghai, Puxi (BISS Puxi) opened in 2005 in the Huacao area of Minhang District, on the western (Puxi) side of Shanghai. It is part of the Nord Anglia Education network.
The school enrols approximately 1,000 students and follows the English National Curriculum at primary, IGCSE in Years 10–11, and the IB Diploma in Years 12–13. The 2024 IB Diploma average was 34.5 points.
A Dutch international school is co-located on the same campus, an unusual setup that reflects the school's international community. As part of Nord Anglia, students have access to global collaboration programmes with MIT and Juilliard.
Editorial Assessment
Our assessment
The British International School Shanghai, Puxi (BISS Puxi) opened in 2005 in the Huacao area of Minhang District on the western (Puxi) side of Shanghai, and is part of the Nord Anglia Education network. Approximately 1,000 students are enrolled across Pre-Nursery through Year 13, following the English National Curriculum at primary, IGCSE in Years 10–11, and the IB Diploma in Years 12–13. The 2024 IB Diploma average was 34.5 points. Parents consistently cite the Nord Anglia global network, the co-located Dutch international school as a marker of community breadth, and the consistent IB results as defining features.
Admission is restricted to foreign passport holders only. The Huacao location suits families based in Hongqiao, Gubei or the Puxi suburbs but is a long commute from Pudong. Our team occasionally hears parent attention to the ‘British International School' branding versus its sister NAIS-branded campuses, a positioning question rather than a substantive concern.
Fees
Fee schedule
All fees in CNY per year. USD equivalent shown at 1 CNY = 0.1380 USD.
| Year Group | Annual Fee (CNY) |
|---|---|
| Pre-Nursery–Reception | 288,355 |
| Years 1–6 | 338,816 |
| Years 7–9 | 375,886 |
| Years 10–11 | 401,639 |
| Years 12–13 | 408,841 |
Fees are indicative and based on published schedules. Additional charges may apply for registration, examinations, and school trips. Contact the school directly for the latest fee schedule.
Academics
Curriculum and pathways
The British International School Shanghai, Puxi follows the English National Curriculum, IGCSE, IB Diploma pathways. The school delivers the English National Curriculum from Early Years through to the senior years.
Exam Pathways
English National Curriculum · IGCSE · IB Diploma
Campus & Location
Where the school is
Address
111 Jinguang Road, Huacao Town, Minhang District, Shanghai 201107
Area
Huacao, Minhang
Located in Huacao, Minhang District, on the western (Puxi) side of Shanghai. Serves families based in Hongqiao, Gubei, and the western suburbs.
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About this profile
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