Shanghai, China
Harrow International School Shanghai
Fees from USD 49,846 per year
Asia Rank
#3
City Rank
#3
Quick Facts
Type
Day
Ages
1–18
Year Groups
Cubs–Year 13
Founded
2016
Approx. Roll
800
Curricula
English National Curriculum, IGCSE, A Level
Fees From
Fees from RMB 361,184 per year
Website
www.harrowshanghai.cnOverview
About Harrow International School Shanghai
Harrow International School Shanghai opened in 2016 in the Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone in northern Pudong. It is part of the Harrow family of international schools, affiliated with Harrow School in London.
The school enrols approximately 800 students and runs the English National Curriculum from Early Years through Year 11 (IGCSE), then offers A Levels in the Sixth Form. AP courses were added in 2025 alongside the A Level pathway.
The school's location in the Free Trade Zone places it within reach of expat residential areas in northern Pudong including Jiading and Yangpu.
Editorial Assessment
Our assessment
Harrow International School Shanghai opened in 2016 in the Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone in northern Pudong. Approximately 800 students are enrolled across Pre-Nursery through Year 13, and the school is unusual within Shanghai's premium British school segment for running IGCSE and A Levels in Sixth Form rather than the IB Diploma. AP courses were added alongside A Levels in 2025. Parents consistently cite the Harrow heritage, the IGCSE-to-A-Level pathway, and the extensive purpose-built facilities as defining features.
The Waigaoqiao location, in northern Pudong, is convenient for families in northern expat residential areas (Jiading, Yangpu) but a meaningful commute from central Pudong, the Bund, or Puxi — a recurring practical consideration. Headline fees sit close to the top of Asia. The shift to add AP alongside A Levels is also worth diligence for families committed to a single pathway, as the longer-term emphasis is still settling.
Fees
Fee schedule
All fees in CNY per year. USD equivalent shown at 1 CNY = 0.1380 USD.
| Year Group | Annual Fee (CNY) |
|---|---|
| Cubs & Pre-Nursery | 292,173 |
| Nursery & Reception | 301,303 |
| Years 1–5 | 361,184 |
| Year 6 | 368,829 |
| Years 7–9 | 393,994 |
| Years 10–11 | 422,978 |
| Years 12–13 | 423,616 |
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
Harrow International School Shanghai follows the English National Curriculum, IGCSE, A Level pathways. The school delivers the English National Curriculum from Early Years through to the senior years.
Exam Pathways
English National Curriculum · IGCSE · A Level
Campus & Location
Where the school is
Address
No. 588 Gaoxi Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai 200137
Area
Waigaoqiao, Pudong
Located in the Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone in northern Pudong, near the international port. The campus serves expat families based across northern Shanghai.
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