Admissions
An Investment in the Future
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 an 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
Application Fee (2,500 RMB)
The Application Fee is a non-refundable administrative fee that applies to new students seeking admission at the Western International School of Shanghai. Settlement of the Application Fee initiates the application review and admissions process. Applications will not be open for review and consideration until receipt of the Application Fee has been confirmed.
Placement Fee (20,000 RMB)
The Placement Fee is an annual fee for securing your school space. Payment of the fee confirms your Placement to enroll or re-enroll. The Placement Fee is due within five (5) days after the Offer of Placement is extended by the school for new students and due within five (5) days after parents confirm re-enrollment. The Placement Fee is offset against annual tuition fees effective on a student's first day of school. For families paying by semester, the Placement Fee will be offset against Semester Two tuition fees.
Capital Fee (20,000 RMB)
The capital fee of 20,000 RMB is a one-time mandatory fee used to support investments in school facilities and related costs, including new construction or renovation projects, significant repairs, and major maintenance costs for school facilities. This fee applies to all new students and will be included on the tuition invoice.
School Bus Transportation Fee (21,600 RMB)
The School Bus Transportation fee includes morning and afternoon pick up and drop off. Select routes are available for students who attend After-School Activities. The school is pleased to offer sibling families with two or more children who make use of the Bus Service a 20% discount on the annual fee.
The school bus service is optional and can be applied for during the Admissions process or at any time after enrollment by contacting the WISS Transportation Department, Ms. Sherry Dai (sdai@wiss.cn).
Sibling Discount
Families with two or more children enrolled at WISS qualify to enjoy a sibling discount on Tuition Fees only. Discounts are applied to younger siblings attending lower grades.
- 5% for the second child
- 10% for any additional siblings
Partner and Corporate Rates
Corporate Rates — WISS is pleased to cooperate with area businesses by offering exclusive corporate rates.
Diplomatic Rates — Families with official diplomatic passports may be eligible for a diplomatic rate.
For more information, please contact admissions@wiss.cn.
Payment Terms & Conditions
Tuition fees may be paid by semester or annually. Parents and guardians are ultimately responsible for ensuring all fees are paid on time, even when fees are covered 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 for the 2023/2024 school year 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.
Any payment made to the school for a student's enrollment constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions.
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The complete tuition and fees document for 2026–2027, including the full breakdown by year group.