Basic Education

For families relocating to Shanghai with school-age children, understanding the local education landscape is an important first step.

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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.

A One-Stop Guide to School Enrollment for Children of Foreign Nationals in Shanghai

A list of Shanghai's international schools and international divisions of local schools.