Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong is the founding campus of Dulwich College Shanghai, opened in 2003 in the Pudong New Area on the eastern side of Shanghai. Part of Dulwich College International and linked by name to the historic Dulwich College in London, it teaches an enhanced English National Curriculum, then Cambridge IGCSE and the British curriculum route into the IB Diploma. It sits at the top of the city's premium fee tier.
Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | Enhanced English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10 to 11, then the IB Diploma in Years 12 to 13 |
| Stages | Early years to Year 13 (ages 2 to 18) |
| Founded | 2003 (the original Dulwich College Shanghai campus) |
| Accreditation | IB World School (IB Diploma); Cambridge International for IGCSE |
| Fee band | Premium for Shanghai, at the top of the band |
| Campus area | Pudong New Area, east Shanghai |
Curriculum and academics
The Pudong campus follows the standard Dulwich Shanghai pathway. Children move through an enhanced English National Curriculum in the junior and senior years, take Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10 and 11, and complete the IB Diploma in Years 12 and 13. As the original campus, opened in 2003, it has the longest track record of the group's two Shanghai sites.
Alongside academics the campus runs a full programme of music, drama, sport and service, and the sixth form prepares students for selective universities worldwide. To compare it with the Puxi campus and the other British options in the city, read our best British schools in Shanghai guide. Ask the campus directly for its most recent IB Diploma results and university destinations.
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Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong fees
Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong sits at the top of the city's premium tier, and its fees match the Puxi campus. Our Shanghai international school fees guide records Dulwich Shanghai running at roughly RMB 320,000 to 360,000 a year, toward the upper edge of the premium band, with tuition rising through the school and the sixth form at the top.
Beyond tuition, budget for a registration fee, a refundable deposit and optional bus charges, and factor in exchange risk if your family is paid in a foreign currency against renminbi fees. Model the full multi year figure rather than the first year alone with our fee calculator.
Admissions
The academic year starts in August and the main intake follows it, with rolling entry where places allow. As a school for children of foreign nationals, the Pudong campus admits students who hold a foreign passport, in keeping with Chinese regulations, so confirm eligibility and documents before applying. Admission involves an application with school reports and an age appropriate assessment.
Popular entry points, particularly in the early years and at the start of senior school, can carry waiting lists, so early application matters. Sixth form entry into the IB Diploma is the most selective point and depends on prior attainment and subject choices.
Location and who goes there
The campus sits in the Pudong New Area on the eastern side of Shanghai, close to the established Jinqiao and Kangqiao expatriate communities where many of its families live. Those neighbourhoods grew up around the international schools and the multinational and manufacturing employers of Pudong, so commutes for many families are short and the campus draws heavily from the residential compounds nearby.
The community is internationally mixed, with a strong British and wider European and Asian presence reflecting the college's heritage. Families weighing the eastern campus against the newer Puxi site usually decide on the basis of where they live. To weigh Dulwich Pudong against the other premium and British schools in the city, start with the Shanghai city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong fees?
Dulwich Pudong sits at the top of Shanghai's premium band, with our city fees guide recording Dulwich Shanghai at roughly RMB 320,000 to 360,000 a year. Fees match the Puxi campus. Add registration, a deposit and optional bus costs, and confirm the current schedule.
What curriculum does Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong follow?
The Pudong campus teaches an enhanced English National Curriculum to Year 9, Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10 and 11, and the IB Diploma in Years 12 and 13.
When did Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong open?
The Pudong campus opened in 2003 as the original Dulwich College Shanghai campus, before the Puxi campus opened in 2016.
Who can enrol at Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong?
As a school for children of foreign nationals, the Pudong campus admits students who hold a foreign passport, in line with Chinese regulations. Check eligibility and the documents required before applying.
When do Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong applications open?
The school year starts in August and the main intake follows it, with rolling entry where places allow. Popular year groups can carry waiting lists, so apply early and ask about availability for your child's year.
