Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong

In Brief

For British curriculum families in Pudong, Dulwich Pudong is the clearest choice - consistent IB results above global averages, strong pastoral care, and a community with genuine staying power.

Dulwich Pudong is the older of the two Dulwich Shanghai campuses, established in 2003 in Jinqiao - a suburb that became one of the main expat residential clusters in Pudong. With over 40 nationalities and around 1,600 students, it operates as a mid-sized school with enough scale to offer a full British curriculum through IGCSE and on to the IB Diploma. IB results have been particularly strong: 38.1 average in 2025, with a 100 per cent pass rate and 46 per cent of students scoring above 40 out of 45.

The school has a reputation for genuine community warmth - parents mention the ease of transition for new arrivals, the responsive teaching staff, and close communication between school and home. Class sizes are managed to allow individual attention; senior school pastoral structures get consistent positive mentions from families who have stayed multiple years. The school is part of the Dulwich College International network, which brings both the brand recognition and the consistency of curriculum and training that comes with it.

Fees are at the premium end of the Shanghai market, running from RMB 274,000 for Toddlers to RMB 399,750 for Years 12-13, before the one-time capital and resource fees for new students. Geography is also worth considering: Jinqiao is convenient for families living in Pudong but adds commute time for those in Puxi. If your children are already in a British curriculum school elsewhere, the transition into Dulwich is straightforward.