Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi is the newer campus of Dulwich College Shanghai, opened in 2016 in Minhang district on the western side of Shanghai. Part of Dulwich College International and linked by name to the historic Dulwich College in London, it follows the same British curriculum pathway as the Pudong campus, through Cambridge IGCSE to the IB Diploma, and sits at the top of the city's premium fee tier.
Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi 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 | 2016 (the second 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 | Minhang district, west Shanghai |
Curriculum and academics
The Puxi campus runs the same Dulwich Shanghai pathway as Pudong, so the academic experience is consistent across the group. Students follow an enhanced English National Curriculum to Year 9, take Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10 and 11, and complete the IB Diploma in Years 12 and 13. As the newer site, opened in 2016, it was purpose built on a large green campus.
That campus gives the school room for natural grass pitches and play spaces, a heated indoor pool, a theatre and specialist science laboratories, which support a full programme of sport, music, drama and service alongside academics. To compare it with the Pudong 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.
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Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi fees
Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi sits at the top of the city's premium tier, and its fees match the Pudong 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.
Beyond tuition, budget for a registration fee, a refundable deposit and optional bus charges, and account for exchange risk if your family is paid in a foreign currency against renminbi fees. Not sure the western campus is the right fit for your commute and budget? Use our school finder to shortlist alternatives and our fee calculator to model the full cost.
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 Puxi 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.
As the newer campus, Puxi can have more capacity at some year groups than the longer established Pudong site, but popular entry points still carry waiting lists, so apply early. 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 occupies a large green site of around forty thousand square metres in Minhang district on the western side of Shanghai, serving families in the Hongqiao area and the wider Puxi side of the river. The scale of the site is one of its distinguishing features, with space for outdoor pitches and facilities that a denser city campus could not offer, and it draws mainly from the residential compounds of western Shanghai.
The community is internationally mixed, with a strong British and wider European and Asian presence in line with the college's heritage. Families usually choose between Puxi and the eastern Pudong campus on the basis of where they live and the facilities that matter most to them. To weigh Dulwich Puxi 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 Puxi fees?
Dulwich Puxi 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 Pudong campus. Add registration, a deposit and optional bus costs, and confirm the current schedule.
What curriculum does Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi follow?
The Puxi 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, the same pathway as the Pudong campus.
When did Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi open?
The Puxi campus opened in 2016 in Minhang district, the newer of the two Dulwich Shanghai campuses, after the original Pudong campus opened in 2003.
Who can enrol at Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi?
As a school for children of foreign nationals, the Puxi 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 Puxi applications open?
The school year starts in August and the main intake follows it, with rolling entry where places allow. Apply early for popular year groups and ask about availability for your child's year.
