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Shanghai United International School

上海万源城协和双语学校(外籍部) — American curriculum school

Shanghai United International School (SUIS) operates multiple campuses across Shanghai under a shared brand structure. Fees vary modestly by campus and year level; the figures above represent a representative range across the network. The school follows a US-aligned curriculum with Advanced Placement courses at senior level.

SUIS has built a reputation for being a more accessible entry point to international schooling in Shanghai, with a student body that includes many long-term Shanghai families from diverse Asian backgrounds alongside the typical expatriate rotation population. This makes the peer community somewhat different from schools with a more purely corporate-expat enrolment profile.

Teaching staff are recruited internationally; the English-language instruction environment is consistent across campuses. Mandarin is integrated throughout. College counselling supports applications to both US and non-US universities. The school actively handles mid-year arrivals, which can be useful for families on short-notice postings.

Fees, admission requirements, and year-group availability change annually. Confirm current details directly with the school's admissions office before applying.
Verified May 2026