Shanghai, China
Wellington College International Shanghai
Fees from USD 47,560 per year
Asia Rank
#4
City Rank
#4
Quick Facts
Type
Day
Ages
2–18
Year Groups
Pre-Nursery–Year 13
Founded
2014
Approx. Roll
1,660
Curricula
English National Curriculum, IGCSE, IB Diploma
Fees From
Fees from RMB 344,620 per year
Overview
About Wellington College International Shanghai
Wellington College International Shanghai opened in 2014 on a riverside site in the Qiantan (New Bund) development of Pudong New District. It is part of the Wellington College family, affiliated with Wellington College in Berkshire, England.
The school enrols approximately 1,660 students from over 50 nationalities and runs the English National Curriculum (with International Primary Curriculum elements) through Year 9, IGCSE in Years 10–11, and the IB Diploma in Years 12–13.
Wellington Shanghai is described as the largest international school site in downtown Shanghai. Forbes ranked it second among China's international schools in 2025; Hurun ranked it third in Shanghai.
Editorial Assessment
Our assessment
Wellington College International Shanghai opened in 2014 on a riverside site in the Qiantan (New Bund) financial district. Approximately 1,660 students from over 50 nationalities are enrolled across Pre-Nursery through Year 13. The pathway is ENC at primary, IGCSE in Years 10–11, and the IB Diploma in Years 12–13. Forbes ranked it second among China's international schools in 2025; Hurun ranked it third in Shanghai. Parents and the community widely regard Wellington Shanghai as a strong all-rounder, citing the campus quality, breadth of co-curricular and sports offer, and consistent IB Diploma results.
Admission is restricted to foreign passport holders only — a regulatory constraint to confirm early. The Qiantan location is excellent for families in central Pudong but a longer commute from northern Pudong or Puxi. Headline fees sit at the top of the Asia tier; the community broadly accepts this as commensurate with the offer, though it does narrow the addressable parent pool.
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 | 310,433 |
| Years 1–5 | 344,620 |
| Year 6 | 362,887 |
| Years 7–9 | 378,705 |
| Years 10–11 | 403,762 |
| Years 12–13 | 415,116 |
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
Wellington College International Shanghai 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
No. 1500 Yao Long Road, Qiantan International Business Zone, Shanghai 200124
Area
Qiantan, Pudong
Riverside site in Qiantan (New Bund), Pudong, the city's newest financial and commercial district. Houses 50+ nationalities. Admission is restricted to foreign passport holders.
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