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Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Social and Hobbies, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School, Middle School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction
Shanghai Japanese School is a Japanese-curriculum international school in Shanghai operated by the Shanghai Japanese School Operating Committee, with support from the Shanghai Japanese Chamber of Commerce. It offers education from elementary through high school, with campuses in Hongqiao and Pudong, and a high school division established in 2011 on the Pudong campus. The school follows Japan’s national curriculum, using Japanese-language textbooks and subject structures familiar to families from Japan. Students study standard subjects taught in Japanese, ensuring continuity with the Japanese education system.
Shanghai Japanese School (SJS) has 1,079 pupils, instruction in Japanese.
Location
Shanghai Japanese School operates two campuses in Shanghai. The Pudong Campus is at 277 Jinkang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200127. The Hongqiao Campus is at 3185 Hongmei Road, Minhang District, Shanghai 201103. The two campuses together form the school, with the Pudong site housing the senior high school component.
Stages
The school serves primary (elementary) and junior high (middle school) levels. The senior high school is located on the Pudong campus, while the Hongqiao campus focuses on elementary education.
Type
Shanghai Japanese School is a private day school established to serve Japanese expatriate families.
Additional learning support
Special education provisions exist at the Hongqiao Campus; there is a dedicated special-needs class (with admission guidelines and prerequisites). The Pudong Campus may not have the same arrangement. Families considering SEN should consult the school in advance.
Country affiliation
The school is a Japanese international school, affiliated with Japan.
Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated.
School day structure
Both elementary and middle sections run under the Japanese curriculum with 45-minute class periods; there is a lunch break and a noon recess; commuting is by private transport or school bus, and bus routes and pick-ups are managed by staff.
Bus service
Bus service is available at both campuses on application. For Hongqiao, bus use is not guaranteed and depends on the number of applicants and the local area; space is limited and the school requires prior consent and paperwork. For Pudong, a formal bus-ride system exists with a published process for applying, seat-availability updates, and payment procedures. In both cases, commuting can be either private (parent-supervised) or via school bus.
Fees
Annual tuition at Shanghai Japanese School (SJS) ranges from RMB 30,000 to RMB 32,400 for 2026/27.
Application / Admission fees
- Entrance fee: RMB 10,000 per new student. Same-family second child (where applicable) is charged RMB 5,000. - Facility fee: RMB 10,000 per family at initial enrollment. The facility fee is fully refundable only if the student's period of enrollment is 30 days or less; for 31 days or more the facility fee is not refundable.
Tuition fees by year group (stated in local currency: Chinese yuan / RMB)
- High school: - Monthly tuition: RMB 9,700. - Billing block (3 months): RMB 29,100. - Annual (12 months): RMB 116,400. - High-school tuition is stated to include textbooks, mock exams and many off‑campus learning activities; some optional or overnight activities are charged separately at cost.
- PTA fees: - Standard PTA fee typically collected per family: RMB 25 per month (second-child concession: RMB 12 per month for additional children where noted). High‑school annual PTA amount is shown as RMB 300 (RMB 25/month).
Other costs and typical additional charges
- School bus: school‑arranged bus services are available for families who apply; bus collection is handled separately and invoiced by the school/bus operator. Representative 2025 rates for Pudong/Puxi routes are shown as approximately RMB 1,272 and RMB 1,484 per month where route and availability permit. Bus fees are collected separately from tuition. - School supplies and uniforms: parents pay for required school supplies, lunch boxes, water bottles and recommended items listed on the school supplies list; basic items such as indoor shoes and PE wear are not school‑specified but recommended items and some school‑branded PE wear are available for purchase. - Activity, trip and optional program costs: costs for overnight trips, certain language camps, optional exams or external programs are charged separately at cost and collected in addition to the regular tuition and fees. Some day‑trip activity costs may be included in tuition; overnight/optional items are itemized and billed separately when applicable.
Academics
Shanghai Japanese School (SJS) teaches Japanese Curriculum for students aged 6 to 18.
Curriculum
Shanghai Japanese School (SJS) comprises Hongqiao Campus (elementary), Pudong Campus (elementary and middle), and Shanghai Japanese School Senior High School on the Pudong campus; all three operate under the same school corporation. The curriculum follows the Japanese national education laws and MEXT guidelines, taught in Japanese and using Japanese textbooks distributed from Japan via JOES, with textbook allocation for new entrants conducted according to nationality/origin categories A–D. The official structure is 6 years of elementary, 3 years of middle school, and 3 years of high school; the academic year runs April 1 to March 31, with three terms for elementary and middle school and a two-term system for high school. The Senior High School maintains a 12-university Cooperating University Consortium (including Kansai Gakuin, Jissen Women's University, Sophia University, Tokyo University of Science, Doshisha, Rikkyo, Hosei, and others) and holds annual university briefings. The Pudong campus features facilities such as a library with about 35,000 volumes, two gymnasia, a heated swimming pool, and a martial-arts dojo, supporting a broad curriculum and cross-campus activities.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Shanghai Japanese School does not publicly disclose information regarding Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) provision, including specific programmes, staff roles or initiatives.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Shanghai Japanese School does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, including types of needs supported, staff, or whether it is a specialist SEN institution.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Shanghai Japanese School does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision, programmes, staff or initiatives.
Mental Wellbeing
The Shanghai Japanese School does not publicly disclose information regarding mental wellbeing support, including programmes, staff or initiatives.
Safeguarding
The Shanghai Japanese School does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding and child protection policies or provisions.
Admissions
Admissions
1. The Shanghai Japanese School requires applicants to review the admission guidelines for the year and submit an online application for the desired entry year.
2. After online submission, the school may require a pre-application education consultation or preliminary interview to assess the student's Japanese language readiness and suitability before the main briefing. An official New Enrollment/Enrollment briefing (including an interview) is then held for online-applicants who have completed the required steps and documents. Attendance at this briefing is mandatory.
3. If the briefing approves the applicant, enrollment proceeds on the date designated by the school, and families should complete all enrollment steps on that date.
Waitlist
No waitlist or pool system is described by the school.
FAQs
What curriculum does Shanghai Japanese School follow?
Shanghai Japanese School (SJS) comprises Hongqiao Campus (elementary), Pudong Campus (elementary and middle), and Shanghai Japanese School Senior High School on the Pudong campus; all three operate under the same school corporation.
What age range does Shanghai Japanese School serve?
The school serves students from age 6 to 18.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual fees range from RMB 30,000 to RMB 32,400. Contact the school for the full fee schedule and any additional charges.
Is the school co-educational?
The school is described as co-educational.
How many students attend Shanghai Japanese School?
The school has approximately 1,079 students.
Where is Shanghai Japanese School located?
Shanghai Japanese School operates two campuses in Shanghai. The Pudong Campus is at 277 Jinkang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200127. The Hongqiao Campus is at 3185 Hongmei Road, Minhang District, Shanghai 201103.
When was Shanghai Japanese School established?
The school was established in 1987.
Who leads Shanghai Japanese School?
The school is led by Morihisa Inamine.
Does the school provide learning support for students with special educational needs?
The Shanghai Japanese School does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, including types of needs supported, staff, or whether it is a specialist SEN institution.
What languages are used for instruction?
English language activities and Chinese conversation are provided across all grades, with weekly sessions of one hour each.
How do I apply to Shanghai Japanese School?
1) The Shanghai Japanese School requires applicants to review the admission guidelines for the year and submit an online application for the desired entry year.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Arts and creative activities include Art Club, Light Music Club (band), Photography Club, Dance Club and Handicrafts Club. These cultural groups regularly rehearse and perform at school events such as the Wutong Festival.
Is there a school bus service?
Bus service is available at both campuses on application.
