Basic Education
For families relocating to Shanghai with school-age children, understanding the local education landscape is an important first step. This section offers a comprehensive overview of schooling options, starting with a general enrollment guide to help parents navigate the system.
School selection and enrollment
This section helps families explore their options in Shanghai, from a broad overview of the enrollment system to targeted resources like a directory of international schools, guidance on overseas student eligibility, and step-by-step advice for kindergarten and high school enrollment.
School enrollment eligibility for children of foreign nationals
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How to enroll 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.
