All-through (ages 2-18) international school in the Nord Anglia group with a campus in Puxi. British teachers deliver the National Curriculum for England and the International Primary Curriculum. Cambridge IGCSE, A level and IB courses are offered at secondary level. The school offers a range of enrichment options (over 260 extra-curricular activities) and collaborates with global educational institutions such as MIT, Juilliard and UNICEF. There’s a strong focus on entry to international universities.

All-through (PK-3 to Grade 12) international school founded in 1912. SAS students follow the American curriculum; AP and IB courses are available at secondary level. One campus is just west of Hongqiao Railway Station, and the other is in Pudong. Over 150 extra-curricular activities are offered. Their Hongqiao campus has its own performing arts center.

Co-educational, all-through (ages 3-18) day school founded in 1998. CISS is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. The campus is in Jinqiao, with ten acres of indoor and outdoor facilities, including several maker spaces and labs designed for hands-on work in 3D printing, coding, robotics and cooking. The American curriculum is followed, including AP. There’s also a focus on applied learning, giving students practical experience in fields such as enterprise, and over 175 co-curricular activities to choose from.

Pudong outpost of the international Nord Anglia Education group, accommodating pupils from ages 3 to 18. Students initially follow the EYFS program and the English National Curriculum, followed by IGCSE and IB programs in high school. The school offers over 150 extra-curricular activities and collaborates with international educational partners such as Juilliard, MIT and UNICEF.

International school with a campus at the western edge of Minhang. WISS was founded in 2006 as an all IB-environment school. It offers the full IB program from the primary years (PYP) to the diploma program (DP) in 2012. It is also the only IB full continuum school in Shanghai that is authorized to offer the specialized IB career-related education (CP) in the secondary years. The school hosts the UK registered International School's Theatre Association (ISTA) as well as the Stoke City Football Camp Academy.

All-through (ages 2-18) British international school in Gubei, offering a course of study based on the English National Curriculum. This incorporates IGCSE, AS and A2 qualifications. Teachers are all native English speakers, most of whom are British. Over 100 extra-curricular activities are offered. The school is part of the Orbital Education group.

Shanghai outpost of the British public school, with a campus in the northern point of Pudong. Harrow is a co-educational school for students aged 18 months to 18 years old, with teaching based on the English National Curriculum (IGCSEs followed by A Levels). Harrow International School Shanghai is the fourth international school in the Harrow family of schools. They boast a flock of famous alumni, high academic standards and a consistent international school house system.

All-through (ages 2-17) international school established in 1996, with campuses in Hongqiao and Pudong. SCIS adopted certified International Baccalaureate programming in 2008 and, as of 2017, became a full continuum IB world school (including the PYP, MYP and DP). Fees are comparable to other international schools, but are inclusive of comparatively more, from uniforms to lunches and even MacBooks for older students.

Pre-school associated with the American Montessori Society, offering a bilingual education for 6-month to 6-year-olds. The school follows the Montessori curriculum and only hires Montessori-trained teachers. There are four campuses: Xuhui, West Hongqiao, Jiading and Minhang.

Shanghai branch of the British boarding school, based in the New Bund area. Wellington is a co-educational, all-through (ages 3-18) school with day and boarding options. Pupils follow the English National Curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum initially; IGCSE and the IBDP are offered to high school students.

Pre-school and kindergarten (ages 2-6) on Fuxing Lu, near Wulumuqi Lu. Established in 1997, Tiny Tots offers daily activities from English lessons to music classes and baking. The focus is on preparing young children for the classroom.

The Octave Children Enhancement Center runs a range of pre-school programs for toddlers and infants in their Xuhui center. Yoga classes and other recreational activities for parents are also available.

Pre-school and kindergarten (ages 2-6) on Hengshan Lu that has French-Mandarin and English-Mandarin programs. This branch of the international Montessori chain was established in 1994, with the French facility opening in 2006. There is an emphasis on play-based learning and diversity.

Gubei pre-school, kindergarten and children’s center for children aged 6 months to 7 years old. It’s designed like a city, city with different activities centered around various parts of town. Their program is activity-focused, with English and Mandarin classes on different days. Lots of activities are free (Mommy & Me classes, cooking classes) and integrate early numeracy and science learning. There are sessions across weekdays and weekends.

All through German language school with two locations in Shanghai, one in Pudong and one in Puxi. Both German Abitur and International Baccalaureate curriculum are taught. The main language of instruction is German, and a range of extra-curricular activities is offered. Facilities include a large German-language library, sports grounds, an indoor gym, swimming pool and theater.