A guide to enrolling your children in kindergarten
Hey parents! Ready to enroll your little ones in kindergarten? The process is simple, and there are a few steps. So let's break it down.
1. Information Registration
The Information Registration stage will take place from April 22 to 29. You need to register via the Government Online-Offline Shanghai (一网通办) website or the "Suishenban" (随申办) mobile app.
On the website, navigate to the "2025 Preschool Enrollment" column and click on the "Enrollment Information Registration" section.
Eligible children must be born between Sept 1, 2021, and Aug 31, 2022, and meet certain health criteria (no chronic infectious diseases, mentally capable, and able to participate in group activities).
Required documents include valid passports for both the child and guardians.
Upon successful registration, you will receive the Shanghai Preschool Enrollment Information Registration Form containing a registration code, which serves as proof for subsequent application verification.
2. Application Verification
Application Verification will be conducted in May, with specific dates varying based on district regulations. You need to log in to the same "2025 Preschool Enrollment" column and select the "District Application" section.
District-specific documents must be submitted during this stage. Below are the requirements for three districts: Baoshan, Pudong, and Changning.
| District | Child's Documents | Guardian's Documents |
| Baoshan | - Valid passport - Birth certificate - Temporary Accommodation Registration Form for Overseas Personnel |
- Valid passport of one parent - Temporary Accommodation Registration Form for Overseas Personnel - Property ownership certificate (under parent/child’s name) or rental agreement |
| Pudong | - Valid passport - Temporary Accommodation Registration Form for Overseas Personnel |
- Valid passport - Temporary Accommodation Registration Form for Overseas Personnel |
| Changning | - Valid passport - Birth certificate - Temporary Accommodation Registration Form for Overseas Personnel |
- Valid passport of one parent - Temporary Accommodation Registration Form for Overseas Personnel - Property ownership certificate in Changning (under parent/child's name) |
3. Admission Notification
After verifying your application, the district education authority will send you the Kindergarten Admission Notice before July 15, following local enrollment policies.
Sources: The education bureaus of Changning, Baoshan and Pudong