Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$38K - US$55K
Curriculum: British · IB
Age Range: 2-18
Students: ~1,400
Location: Minhang (Maqiao), Shanghai
Updated April 2026
In Brief
Dulwich Puxi is the natural pick for British-curriculum families based in Minhang or south Puxi - strong 2025 IB results (37.1 average), the same trusted brand as Dulwich Pudong, and a newer campus that opened in 2016. If you live in Jinqiao or Pudong, the Puxi campus adds commute time with little benefit over Dulwich Pudong.
Dulwich Puxi is the younger of the two Dulwich Shanghai campuses, having opened in 2016 in Maqiao, a quieter pocket of Minhang that sits south-west of the city centre. With around 1,400 students aged 2-18, it operates at a similar scale to Dulwich Pudong but serves a different residential catchment - families in the Minhang compounds, close to the southern ring road and Maqiao Metro station. The school is in its tenth year in 2025-2026 and now has a graduating cohort with real track record: 37.1 IB average, 44 highest score, and 100% pass rate in 2025.
The curriculum runs through the English National Curriculum into IGCSE and IB Diploma, identical to its sister campus. Dr. Mark Hardeman stepped in as Interim Head for 2025-2026, following the previous head's departure - the school has been transparent about the transition and continuity of academic leadership. CIS membership and FOBISIA affiliation confirm the standard expected of the Dulwich network. Families who have moved between the two Dulwich campuses describe a consistent culture: strong pastoral care, good teacher communication, and the recognisable house system.
The honest trade-off is location. Maqiao is not where most of Shanghai's international families live. If your company housing is in Minhang or the southern part of Puxi, it works well. If you're in Changning, Jing An, or Pudong, Dulwich Pudong is the more practical choice. The one-time fees at Puxi are lower than Pudong (RMB 3,500 application only, versus 3,500 plus 15,000 capital at Pudong), which is a modest but real saving for new enrolments.
What parents value
- –IB average of 37.1 and 100% pass rate in 2025, with a 44 top score. Consistent with the Dulwich network's academic standard and well above the global IB mean of 30.58.
- –Newer campus infrastructure - opened 2016, so facilities are purpose-built and well-maintained. CIS member and FOBISIA affiliated, confirming international standards.
- –Lower one-time entry costs than Dulwich Pudong. Application fee of RMB 3,500 only, with no capital development fee at time of writing - a saving of RMB 15,000-plus versus the sister campus.
Points of consideration
- –Maqiao in Minhang is not a central Shanghai address. Families in Changning, the French Concession, or Pudong should map the commute honestly - it can reach 45-60 minutes each way in morning traffic.
- –Interim headship for 2025-2026 (Dr. Mark Hardeman). Transitions in school leadership can affect consistency; worth asking about the timeline for a permanent appointment and how academic continuity is being maintained.
- –Student count of around 1,400 means cohort sizes at IB level are smaller than at the largest schools. That is a pastoral strength, but limits peer-group breadth for secondary students who want a wide social circle.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery 2 | 2 | NaN |
| Kindergarten 1-2 | 3 | NaN |
| Kindergarten 3 / Grade 1 | 5 | NaN |
| Grades 2-5 | 7 | NaN |
| Grades 6-8 | 11 | NaN |
| Grades 9-10 | 14 | NaN |
| Grades 11-12 (IB) | 16 | NaN |
Fees converted from CNY. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | NaN |
Academic Results
| IB Average | 37.1 (2025) |
| IB Pass Rate | 100% (2025) |
| IB Top Score | 44 (2025) |
The 2025 IB Diploma cohort averaged 37.1 points - well above the global average of 30.58 - with a 100% pass rate and a highest individual score of 44. The school follows the same British curriculum structure as Dulwich Pudong: English National Curriculum through to IGCSE, then IB Diploma in Years 12-13.
Extra Curriculars
Contact the school for details on co-curricular activities and facilities. Ask what a normal week looks like outside lessons for your child's interests.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
No published inspection details are currently available.
Accreditations
- CIS member
- FOBISIA member
Memberships
- Dulwich College International network
Student Body
Around 1,400 students from a wide range of nationalities, with strong British, European, and North American communities. Maqiao's residential catchment draws families from the southern Minhang compounds and is less Pudong-focused than the sister campus.
Leadership
Dr. Mark Hardeman
Interim Head of College at Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi for the 2025-2026 academic year. Contact the school for the current permanent appointment status.