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WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SHANGHAI
555 Lian Min Road, Xujing Town, Qing Pu District,
Shanghai, PRC, 201702
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AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE
WISS is dedicated to the IB mission to create a better world through education, and our diverse and compassionate community provides the ideal environment for students to explore their passions, develop holistically, and be successful.
We know that your child’s education is an investment in their future, and we look forward to being your partner in this investment.
Daily Nutritious Snack & Lunch
EAL Support
School-Managed Technology
School-Sponsored After School Activities
All Texts, Materials, and Classroom Supplies
Student Support Services
Complementary School Uniform
School Events
Library Resources & Subscriptions
External Examination Fees
Learning Beyond The Classroom
School-Time Activities
APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION
Applications are completed through Open Apply and all requested documents are uploaded to the system.
Personal Documents
• Completed application
• Copy of student birth certificate
• Copy of student and parent passports
• Copy of student and parent Shanghai residence permit, diplomatic visa, or letter from your employer affirming that a visa will be procured
• ID Photos (Head & Shoulder Passport Style photos) for each member of the family.
• Completed Medical Form and Immunization Records
Academic Records
School reports for the current and previous academic years (Certified translations into English are required for reports in other languages.)
• For PK- Kindergarten: school reports from the current year
• For Grades 1 – 8: school reports from the current and previous year
• For Grades 9 – 10: school reports from the current and previous 2 years
• For Grades 11 – 12: all school reports beginning from G9 including the current year
Supporting Documents
• Early Years Parent Questionnaire
• Confidential Principal/Teacher Recommendation Form
• Standardized test scores (if available)
• Relevant educational or medical evaluations, IEPs, or other reports about learning needs (if applicable)
• Completed Transportation Request Form (if applicable)
Tuition Fees include a daily nutritious snack and buffet-style lunch, all textbooks, classroom supplies and materials, access to library resources and subscriptions, English as Additional Language (EAL) support, Student Support Services, external examination fees, school-time activities, school-sponsored after-school activities, credit for uniform purchases, and access to school-managed technology,
Tuition fees for mid-year applications are calculated on a monthly pro-rata basis and include the month in which the student intends to start School.’
All Fees Are Quoted in RMB
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Payment information
Payment can be made by bank transfer payable to the School’s Chinese Renminbi (RMB) account or Foreign Currency Account. Please refer to the below information for details.
CHINESE RENMINBI PAYMENT (CNY)
ACCOUNT NAME
上海西华外籍人员子女学校
(must write school name in Chinese characters)
ACCOUNT NUMBER
31001984300059005888
BANK
China Construction Bank Xu Jing Branch Bank
ADDRESS
No. 85 Jinghua Rd, Xujing Town Qingpu District, Shanghai,
Postal Code 201702
Note: Payment made in foreign currencies will be calculated based on bank exchange rate on the transaction day. Please check the rates with your bank before making the foreign currency transfer.
Foreign Currencies Payment
ACCOUNT NAME
WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SHANGHAI
ACCOUNT NUMBER
31014938000220002617
BANK
China Construction Bank, Qing Pu Branch
ADDRESS
550 Chengzhong Road East, Qingpu District, Shanghai,
Postal Code: 201702
SWIFT CODE
PCBCCNBJSHX
Credit/Debit card payments made in person are acceptable methods of payment. The school currently accepts payment via VISA, MasterCard, and American Express cards. (Additional bank service charges may apply.)
During times when epidemic prevention measures are in place, please schedule an appointment with the Finance Department in advance.
Payments can also be made via available online payment portals. Please contact the School Finance Department (fding@wiss.cn) for more information.
Tuition fees may be paid by semester or annually. Parents/guardians have the ultimate responsibility to ensure that all fees have been paid on time, even when the fees are paid by a company or third party.
The Placement Fee is used to secure placement for re-enrolling students for any new school year. Families who are not re-enrolling should complete a Departure Notice Form according to the deadlines specified in the Student Departure and Refund Policy.
For newly enrolling students, the *Placement Fee is due within five (5) days after the school’s Offer of Placement has been extended. All tuition and fees must be paid by the annual and semester deadlines or at least five (5) days before the student’s first day of attendance if joining mid-year. Students may not attend classes until all fees have been paid. All re-enrolling families must settle the *Placement Fee during the re-enrollment period.
The School reserves the right to deny a student’s admission to the School’s facilities, including classes if payments are not made by stipulated dates. Students whose accounts are in arrears will not participate in School, and progress reports and transcripts will not be released until payment is received. If a parent cannot meet the payment deadline, the parent should contact the Finance Department and Admissions Office to apply for a payment extension. Payment extensions may be granted by the school but are not guaranteed, based on individual circumstances and on a case-by-case basis.
For any questions regarding departure from WISS, don't hesitate to contact departures@wiss.cn for assistance.
For any questions regarding re-enrollment, please get in touch with reenrolling@wiss.cn for assistance.
Any payment made to the school for a student's enrollment constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions.
The Cashier accepts cash payments at the WISS Finance Office. However, the School does NOT recommend paying tuition fees in cash for safety reasons. During times when epidemic prevention measures are in place, please schedule an appointment with the Finance Department in advance.
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AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE
The Western International School of Shanghai provides a unique educational experience that exposes students to diverse perspectives and cultures from around the world. Through a WISS Education, students develop a global mindset, multicultural understanding, and appreciation, as well as enhance their language skills.
In addition, WISS offers a rigorous academic programme, innovative teaching methodologies, and state-of-the-art facilities that prepare our students for higher education and career success in the 21st Century Workplace.
We know that your child’s education is an investment in their future, and we look forward to embarking on this journey with you and your family.
Our Tuition Fees Include
Tuition Fees include a daily nutritious snack and buffet-style lunch, all textbooks, classroom supplies and materials, access to library resources and subscriptions, English as Additional Language (EAL) support, Student Support Services, external examination fees, school-time activities, school-sponsored after-school activities, a complimentary set of school uniforms, and access to school-managed technology.
Tuition fees for mid-year applications are calculated on a monthly pro-rata basis and include the month in which the student intends to start School.
Daily Nutritious Snack & Lunch
EAL Support
School-Managed Technology
School-Sponsored After School Activities
All Texts, Materials, and Classroom Supplies
Student Support Services
Library Resources & Subscriptions
External Examination Fees
Learning Beyond The Classroom
Complementary School Uniform
School-Time Activities
School Events
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All Fees Are Quoted in RMB
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WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SHANGHAI
555 Lian Min Road, Xujing Town, Qing Pu District,
Shanghai, PRC, 201702
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ANNUAL PAYMENT
ANNUAL PAYMENT
SEMESTERLY PAYMENTS
SEMESTERLY PAYMENTS
GRADE LEVEL
GRADE LEVEL
EARLY BIRD TUITION
5% Discount
EARLY BIRD TUITION
5% Discount
ANNUAL TUITION
3% Discount
ANNUAL TUITION
3% Discount
SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 2
SEMESTER 2
Pre- Nursery & Nursery
Pre- Nursery & Nursery
161,975
161,975
165,385
165,385
85,250
85,250
85,250
85,250
Pre-Kindergarten
Pre-Kindergarten
190,000
190,000
194,000
194,000
100,000
100,000
100,000
100,000
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
224,675
224,675
229,405
229,405
118,250
118,250
118,250
118,250
Primary
Primary
245,575
245,575
250,745
250,745
129,250
129,250
129,250
129,250
Secondary MYP
Secondary MYP
258,875
258,875
264,325
264,325
136,250
136,250
136,250
136,250
Secondary DP/CP
Secondary DP/CP
261,820
261,820
267,332
267,332
137,800
137,800
137,800
137,800
WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SHANGHAI
555 Lian Min Road, Xujing Town, Qing Pu District,
Shanghai, PRC, 201702
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application PROCESS
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Create an account and submit the WISS Online Application Form, which can be found by clicking our "Apply Now" button.
Complete, upload, and submit all WISS-required application documents. The list of grade-specific required documents and their downloads can be found below and on the pages within our "Apply Now" button.
Request Confidential School Recommendation Forms from your child’s educators. Admissions will share a secure link to an online form for convenience.
Speak to your dedicated Admissions Officer to arrange a time for an Admissions Assessment, Academic Interview, and a Family Introduction Meeting.
*Step 5 must be completed before the Language Proficiency Test takes place.
Submit payment of the application fee. Once the Step 2 online application is received, you will receive an invoice for payment. This non-refundable fee is 2,500 RMB and applies only for the academic year of application.
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Admissions criteria
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Eligibility
Admission is open to all foreign passport holders with no preference given to any one nationality. Preference will be given to families with siblings already attending WISS.
PRC Regulations
In compliance with Chinese government regulations, WISS can accept applications from foreign passport holders or residents from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Applications can also be received by any Chinese passport holder who has one or both parents holding a foreign passport, or those who qualify to apply under the regulations of the Shanghai Education Committee.
Guardianship
Local government requirements in regard to proper guardianship of students mean that WISS may accept students who are a: a) resident with at least one parent, or b) resident with an approved guardian (with power of attorney). Students are not permitted, under local regulations, to be under the supervision of non-resident guardians. Students who are not living with at least one parent or authorized guardian cannot be enrolled at WISS.
English Fluency
Students applying to WISS will be evaluated for English speaking, reading, and writing ability. As the school wishes to maintain an environment where English is the primary language of academic instruction, preference is given to those students who are most functional or have the greatest potential to be functional at their grade level in English. All entering Secondary students not having English as their native language must, as a minimum, be at a level from which they can work to complete the IB Subsidiary English B program by graduation, along with self-taught study of their mother tongue language.
Age Placement
A child must be:
• toilet trained and 2.5 years old by February 1st of the year entering Pre-Nursery
• toilet trained and three years old by September 1st of the year entering Nursery
• four years old by September 1st of the year entering Pre-Kindergarten
• five years old by September 1st of the year entering Kindergarten
• six years old by September 1st of the year entering Grade 1
During the admissions process, the Admissions Team and Application Review Committee will take into account a student’s country of origin, the educational system from which the student comes, and the student’s past performance to determine suitable grade placement. Students who have not completed a full year in the previous grade may be required to repeat the grade.
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