How to enroll your children in a Shanghai school

Children of expats living in Shanghai can access high-quality basic education as locals. All in all, there are three options for expat children to receive schooling in Shanghai — international schools for expat kids, the international divisions of local schools, and local public or private schools.

How do I enroll my child in kindergarten?

Parents can obtain specific information about kindergarten enrollment through official WeChat accounts and websites such as Shanghai Release (上海发布).

Examination and approval of qualification of study for children of overseas nationals

All uploaded materials must provide scanned copies of the original documents, and the front and back of the certificate must be provided.

List of Shanghai's international schools

A list of Shanghai's international schools.