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"Since we think we can, we can."

Shanghai American School, founded in 1912, is mainland China’s oldest and most established international school and a leader in education across Asia. With nearly 3,000 students from Pre-K to Grade 12 on two campuses, SAS fosters a diverse, inclusive community of over 40 nationalities. At SAS, learning goes far beyond academics. Offering AP and IB programs, SAS emphasizes critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, and global citizenship, equipping students with the skills to thrive in an ever-changing world. With a vibrant community and a mission to develop ethical global citizens, SAS inspires students to pursue their passions and make meaningful contributions to the world.
Date Founded
1912
Grade levels
Pre-K to Grade 12
Curriculum
American core curriculum, AP and IB diploma programmes
Languages taught
English, Mandarin, French, Spanish
Annual Tuition
Pre-K3 to Pre-K4: ¥278,000/year; Elementary: ¥311,400/year; Middle: ¥319,200/year; High: ¥336,100/yearMiddle: ¥312,950/year; High: ¥329,500/yearHigh: ¥316,800/year
School Strengths
Non-profit, university-level facilities (aquatic centers, performing arts centers, four black box theaters, nine design-maker spaces, gyms, Olympic-style tracks, and playing fields), world-class educators (73% of faculty hold master or PhD degrees), nine dedicated college counselors, top university placements around the world every year, distinguished signature programs (Microcampus, Innovation Institute, TheEleven), 300+ clubs, sports teams, and activities.
Contact Information
Campus name :Puxi campus
Campus address:258 Jinfeng Road, Minhang District
Campus email:admissions@saschina.org
Campus contact:+86 (21) 6221 1445 ext. 2152 (PX)
Campus wechat:SASEagles
Campus name :Pudong campus
Campus address:1600 Lingbai Road, Pudong New Area
Campus email:admissions@saschina.org
Campus contact:+86 (21) 6221 1445 ext. 3305 (PD)
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