Western International School of Shanghai (WISS)

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.

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 Fee: 18,500 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. Xiao Lan Gu (xgu@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

Exclusive Wiss Partner 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. Please contact admissions@wiss.cn for more information.

Payment Information

Bank Remittance

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: (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

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: Pcbccnbjsh

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.

Cash Payment

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.

Credit/debit Card Payment

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.

Online Payment

Payments can also be made via available online payment portals. Please contact the School Finance Department (fding@wiss.cn) for more information.

Payment Terms and Conditions

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.