Admission Philosophy 

The mission of SCIS-HIS is to provide its students with the opportunities to pursue academic and personal excellence through a nurturing, international, community environment.

Application Process

We welcome you to apply for enrollment at Shanghai Community International School (SCIS) and Hangzhou International School (HIS).  Our office operates a rolling admissions process and students are admitted throughout the year.  The steps listed below will help guide you through the application process.  If you need further assistance completing the application please do not hesitate to contact us at admission@scischina.org or call 86-21-6261-4338.

Step.1 Application

Prospective families can download a copy of the application below.  Please ensure that you provide the necessary information listed below so that our admissions committee is not delayed in reviewing your application.  Once the application is completed, mail or deliver it to any of our SCIS-HIS campuses.  Online applications may be submitted directly to our admissions office.   The non-refundable 2000 RMB application fee may be paid in cash, check or bank transfer. 

To initiate the application process an applicant must:

• Pay the RMB 2000 non-refundable application fee 
• Submit the completed Application Form 
• Submit a copy of the students birth certificate
• Submit a copy of passports: student and parents (original must be available) 
• Submit a copy of Visa/Residence Permit: Student and parents (original must be available)
• Submit official progress reports from last two school years in English, or provide a verifiable English translation (Grades 9-12 applications must also provide high school transcripts)
• Submit 2 passport sized pictures 
• Provide a copy of current immunization record

SCIS-HIS Forms:

• SCIS Pudong and Hongqiao Campuses – SCIS Application Form
• Hangzhou International School – HIS Application Form
• Age / Grade Level Guidelines
• SCIS Inter-school Transfer Policy – SCIS Transfer Application

Fees:

• SCIS Hongqiao Campus – Proforma 2012/13 Spring
• SCIS Pudong Campus – Proforma 2012/13 Spring
• Hangzhou International School – Proforma 2012/13 Spring

Completed applications may be submitted by mail to:

Shanghai Community International School

1161 Hongqiao Road

Shanghai, China 200051

You may also email or fax completed application to:

Admissions Staff

Ms. Sally Lu: slu@scischina.org

Admissions Staff

Ms. Elena Han: ehan@scischina.org

Fax: +8621-6261-4639

Step 2:  Acceptance

Completed application are submitted to the admissions office and reviewed by the admissions committee.  Applications normally take 3-5 working days to review before a decision about acceptance is made.  Prospective families are notified with an acceptance letter by the school registrar if admission to SCIS-HIS is granted.

Step 3: Enrollment

A student may attend school 3 days after the receipt of payment has been confirmed through the finance office.  The admissions office notifies the divisional principal and class placement is confirmed.  Bussing may take up to 10 days to arrange through our transportation office.  If you have questions regarding the payment of fees or transportation please contact:

School Registrar

Ms. Echo He: ehe@scischina.org

Finance Officer

Ms. Grace Hu: ghu@scischina.org

Transportation Coordinator Hongqiao Campus

Ms. Elaine Huang: ehuang@scischina.org

Transportation Coordinator Pudong Campus

Mr. Stuart Ren: sren@scischina.org

Transportation Coordinator Hangzhou Campus

Ms. Peggy Pan: ppan@scischina.org