Eligibility Requirement

Thank you for considering Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi for your child's education. To be eligible for admission, students must hold a foreign passport or foreign birth certificate, in accordance with the eligibility criteria set by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission (SMEC).

In addition to meeting the eligibility requirements and submitting the necessary supporting documents, all students must also meet Dulwich College Admissions Criteria

Please enquire with our Admissions Team if you are unsure about your child’s eligibility to attend an international school.

  • Entrance Visa and Residence Permit issued in Shanghai for foreign parent and student.
  • Passport copies for both parents and student.
  • Foreigners work permit issued in China, including page with effective date.
  • Evidence of relationship between parents and student (birth certificate or Shanghai Hukouben).
  • Passport copies for both parents and student.
  • Student’s and parents’ Hong Kong or Macau SAR Permanent Identity Card, Mainland China Travel Pass for Hong Kong and Macau citizens or Taiwan Compatriot Permit where applicable.
  • Copy of company business licence issued in Shanghai stamped with company chop.
  • The original copy of employment certification for at least one parent, signed and stamped with company chop on letterhead. (This must include: employees name, date of birth and position, period of employment, registered company name, address, and telephone number.
  • Proof of residence in Shanghai (Shanghai Hukouben, property certificate or property rental contract).
  • Evidence of relationship between parents and student (birth certificate or Shanghai Hukouben).
  • Entrance Visa and Residence Permit issued in Shanghai for student.
  • Passport copies for both parents and student.
  • Parent’s Shanghai Hukouben or the latest more than one year of personal tax records in Shanghai.
  • Copy of company business licence stamped with company chop.
  • The original copy of employment certification for at least one parent, signed and stamped with company chop on letterhead. (This must include: employees name, date of birth and position, period of employment, registered company name, address, and telephone number.
  • Proof of residence in Shanghai (Shanghai Hukouben, property certificate or property rental contract).
  • Evidence of relationship between parents and student (birth certificate or Shanghai Hukouben).
  • Overseas birth certificate for student, translated and notarized.
  • Entrance Visa and Residence Permit issued in Shanghai for foreign parent and student.
  • Passport copies for both parents and student.
  • Copy of company business licence stamped with company chop.
  • The original copy of employment certification for at least one parent, signed and stamped with company chop on letterhead. (This must include: employees name, date of birth and position, period of employment, registered company name, address, and telephone number).
  • Proof of residence in Shanghai (Shanghai Hukouben, property certificate or property rental contract).
  • Evidence of relationship between parents and student (birth certificate or Shanghai Hukouben).
  • Marriage certificate (if PRC passport holder is married to foreign passport holder).
  • Entrance Visa and Residence Permit issued in Shanghai for foreign parent and student.
  • Passport copies for both parents and student.
  • Copy of company business licence stamped with company chop.
  • The original copy of employment certification for at least one parent, signed and stamped with company chop on letterhead. (This must include: employees name, date of birth and position, period of employment, registered company name, address, and telephone number).
  • Proof of residence in Shanghai (Shanghai Hukouben, property certificate or property rental contract).
  • Evidence of relationship between parents and student (birth certificate or Shanghai Hukouben).
  • Copy of parent’s valid foreign permanent residence.
  • Passport copies for both parents and student.
  • Proof of residence in Shanghai (Shanghai Hukouben, property certificate or property rental contract).
  • Evidence of relationship between parents and student (birth certificate or Shanghai Hukouben).
  • Waiver letter from SMEC.