Nord Anglia International School Shanghai Pudong, usually shortened to NAIS Pudong, is a British international school in the Pudong district of Shanghai, part of Nord Anglia Education. It opened in 2002 as the British International School of Shanghai, Pudong, taking its current name in 2015, and is among the longest serving international schools in China. It teaches the English National Curriculum through Cambridge IGCSE to the IB Diploma for ages 2 to 18.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, then the IB Diploma in the final two years |
| Stages | Early Years to Year 13, ages 2 to 18 |
| Founded | 2002, originally as the British International School of Shanghai, Pudong |
| Accreditation | IB World School (IB Diploma); Cambridge International for IGCSE; FOBISIA member |
| Fee band | Premium for Shanghai |
| Campus area | Junmin Road, Pudong New District, east Shanghai |
Curriculum and academics
NAIS Pudong follows the English National Curriculum through the primary and lower secondary years, takes pupils into Cambridge IGCSE, and then runs the IB Diploma in Years 12 and 13 rather than A Levels. This British to IB pathway is a distinctive feature of the school and gives sixth formers a broad, globally recognised qualification. The school reports strong IB Diploma averages, which it publishes year on year, so ask for the most recent figures.
As a Nord Anglia school it draws on the group's scale, with extensive performing arts, sport and STEM facilities on a large campus. To see how it sits against the other British and IB options in the city, read our best British schools in Shanghai guide and ask the school directly for its university destinations.
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NAIS Pudong fees
NAIS Pudong sits in the premium part of the Shanghai market. Tuition rises by stage from the Early Years band up to the senior years, reaching into and beyond the premium tier of roughly RMB 280,000 to 360,000 recorded in our Shanghai international school fees guide, with the IB Diploma years at the top. Treat published figures as a guide and confirm the current schedule, as fee tables change each year.
Beyond tuition, budget for a registration fee, a deposit and optional bus and meals, and remember that families paid in foreign currency carry some exchange risk against renminbi fees. Model the full annual figure with our fee calculator, or shortlist alternatives in the same band with our school finder.
Admissions
The academic year starts in August, and NAIS Pudong runs a main August intake with rolling entry where places allow. Admission involves an application with school reports and an age appropriate assessment, and entry into the IB Diploma in Year 12 is the most selective point, depending on prior attainment and subject choices. As a school for children of foreign nationals, eligibility follows Chinese regulations.
The school is large and well established, but popular year groups still carry waiting lists, so apply early if you are relocating. Confirm the documents required, including passport and academic records, ahead of your move.
Location and who goes there
The campus is on Junmin Road in the Pudong New District, in the eastern, more suburban part of Shanghai. This places it near the established Pudong expatriate communities around Jinqiao and Kangqiao, where many British and international families live, on a spacious site with room for its sports and arts facilities. Families based in Puxi should factor in the cross river commute.
With students of more than 40 nationalities, the community is broadly international with a strong British and European core. To weigh NAIS Pudong against the other premium, British and IB schools in the city, including fees and where families cluster, start with the Shanghai city hub.
NAIS Pudong reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are NAIS Pudong fees?
NAIS Pudong charges premium fees that rise by stage, with the IB Diploma years reaching into and beyond the city's premium band of roughly RMB 280,000 to 360,000 a year. Add a registration fee, a deposit and optional bus and meals, and confirm the current schedule with the school.
What curriculum does NAIS Pudong follow?
NAIS Pudong teaches the English National Curriculum through Cambridge IGCSE and then the IB Diploma in Years 12 and 13, rather than A Levels, giving a British to IB pathway for ages 2 to 18.
When do NAIS Pudong applications open?
The main intake aligns with the August start of the academic year, with rolling entry where places allow. Apply early for popular year groups, and note that IB Diploma entry in Year 12 is the most selective point.
Who can enrol at NAIS Pudong?
As a school for children of foreign nationals, NAIS Pudong admits students in line with Chinese regulations, so confirm eligibility first. Admission involves an application, school reports and an age appropriate assessment.
Is NAIS Pudong a good school?
NAIS Pudong is among the longest serving international schools in China, part of Nord Anglia Education, with a British to IB pathway and reported strong IB averages. We publish ratings only from verified reviews, so weigh recent IB results, curriculum fit and a campus visit.
