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Admission Overview

Welcome to Shanghai Singapore International School!

Thank you for your interest in Shanghai Singapore International School. We are pleased that you are considering to become a part of our learning community. On the behalf of the SSIS Community we would like to welcome you to Shanghai!

While we know that the process of selecting and applying at a new school can be time-consuming, we want you to know that we are always available to answer your questions and, in so doing, to help you expedite your family’s admission process.

We look forward to welcoming you to our international school community in the near future!

Sincerely,
SSIS Admissions Office

More detailed information is provided within this section of the website, or you may contact the SSIS Admissions Office at (86) 21-62216058 / 62215061 / 62212515.

 

Basic Admission Criteria
All students accepted and re-enrolled at SSIS must abide by the following Shanghai Municipal Education Commission (SHMEC) guidelines:

  • Student must hold “Z” visas and residency permit and must reside in Shanghai with at least one parent.
  • At least one parent of student must hold a foreign passport and at least one parent must be working in China with a valid work permit.
  • If one parent is working outside Shanghai but his/her home is in Shanghai then at least one parent must live with the student.
  • All students and parents from Macau and Hong Kong must possess Macau or Hong Kong permanent ID.
  • Taiwan passports are not recognized as proof of foreign status. All students and parents from Taiwan must have a Taiwan ID or Taiwan Return documentation in order for students to attend.
For other Admission guidelines, please refer to the SSIS Admission Policy.

Note:
For PRs and non Z-visa holders wishing to seek admission, kindly contact our Service Centre for more information.
All other cases that do not fall under these guidelines will require approval from the SHMEC. Please refer to SHMEC website at www.shmec.gov.cn for more details or call us today!