Dehong International Chinese School (Shanghai) 上海德闳学校

What Dehong International Chinese School (Shanghai) 上海德闳学校 does

Dehong International Chinese School (Shanghai) 上海德闳学校 is a private, 12-year bilingual international school (Grades 1-12, ages 6-18) located at 1935 Shuguang Road in Shanghai's Minhang District, founded in September 2017 as the flagship campus of the Dehong network. Operated by Education in Motion (EiM) under formal affiliation with Dulwich College International, the school delivers instruction across approximately 50% Chinese as Medium of Learning (CML) and 50% English as Medium of Learning (EML) at elementary and middle school, transitioning to roughly 85% English at high school for IBDP/A-Level preparation. The academic framework is anchored by proprietary IP including the SE21 Learning Framework (STEM + entrepreneurship + 21st-century skills, named after Dulwich College London's SE21 postal code) and the Talk for Writing methodology, supplemented by a 10-year Royal Shakespeare Company residency partnership, an enrichment programme offering 100+ courses (启迪课程/QiDi Programme), boarding services, and a Yung Wing Scholarship Programme.

The school generates revenue through recurring semester-based tuition billed annually across three tiers — Elementary (77,000 RMB/semester), Middle School (90,000 RMB/semester) and High School (124,000 RMB/semester) — plus a 11,500 RMB/semester boarding fee and ancillary charges for enrichment, transportation and uniforms. Customer acquisition is sales-led through a direct admissions motion: OpenApply portal, bilingual website, dedicated admissions hotline, scheduled open days, one-on-one campus tours, and the "Friends of Dehong" parent referral community, all targeting Chinese families in Shanghai seeking a hybrid Chinese-national-and-international education. The school enrolled 500+ students at launch and served a continuous 12-year cohort, with 2026-2027 enrollment targets of 110 students in Grade 1 and 138 in Grade 6, reflecting steady expansion of the lower-school pipeline.

Name

Dehong International Chinese School (Shanghai) 上海德闳学校

Legal name

上海闵行区民办德闳学校

Website

https://shanghai.dehong.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Dehong International Chinese School (Shanghai) is a private 12-year bilingual international school (Grades 1-12) in Shanghai's Minhang District, operated by Education in Motion under the Dulwich College International network, serving Chinese families seeking a Chinese-English bilingual education with IBDP/A-Level preparation for top global universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Bilingual International Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL)

Keywords

• Bilingual international education
• K-12 private schooling
• Chinese-English curriculum
• International baccalaureate program
• Boarding school services

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Semester-based tuition fees across three academic levels: Elementary (Grades 1-5), Middle School (Grades 6-9), and High School (Grades 10-12). Additional revenue from boarding fees.
2. Boarding Services: Weekday and full boarding programs offering academic support, sports, arts, and personal development activities for residential students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dehong International Chinese School (Shanghai) is a private 12-year bilingual international school offering Grades 1-12 education that combines the Chinese national curriculum with international pedagogical approaches through a 50/50 Chinese/English Medium of Learning (CML/EML) instructional split. The school sells tuition-based educational services across Elementary, Middle, and High School divisions, supplemented by boarding programmes, university counselling, scholarship offerings (Yung Wing), and specialised tracks (SE21 STEM, Pioneering, Enrichment, Arts, Sports).

Product overview

Dehong Shanghai is a 12-year bilingual international school (Grades 1-12) combining Chinese national curriculum with international pedagogical approaches, operating approximately 50% CML (Chinese Medium of Learning) and 50% EML (English Medium of Learning) instruction at elementary and middle school levels, transitioning to 85% English instruction in high school. The school offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services including three academic divisions (Elementary, Middle, High School), SE21 STEM programme, Enrichment Programme with 100+ courses, Visual and Performing Arts, Sports, Boarding Programme, University Counselling, Yung Wing Scholarship Programme, and specialized courses such as Design Thinking, Global Perspectives, and English Enrichment. High school students can pursue IBDP or A-Level qualifications through the Pioneering Programme transition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SE21: A specialized learning approach combining STEM, ethical entrepreneurship, and environmental focus, named after the postal code of Dulwich College in London. It provides facilities including 3D printers and laser cutters for project-based learning.
• 启迪课程 (QiDi Programme)
• 容闳奖学金项目 (Yung Wing Scholarship Programme)
• 开拓之旅 (Pioneering Programme)

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% of 2026 graduates admitted to Top 30 global universities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 201610-year partnership (2016-2026) bringing annual RSC artist residencies to Dehong schools. Students participate in Shakespeare workshops, performances, and drama education led by RSC professionals. Partnership includes Shakespeare Festivals across EiM network.
• Education in Motion (EiM) / 屹珈国际教育集团coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent education group that owns and operates Dehong schools. EiM provides educational philosophy, operational framework, and network resources including Worldwise Events program connecting all Dehong and Dulwich schools globally.
• Dulwich College International / 德威国际教育集团coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister school network sharing educational resources, best practices, and joint programs. Dehong students benefit from international exchange opportunities, shared events, and connections to Dulwich schools worldwide.
• Royal Northern College of MusiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Dulwich Festival of Music partnership providing students with professional music education, masterclasses, and performance opportunities with RNCM musicians.
• One Planet Foundation / 一个地球基金会minorOthersCharitable partner receiving donations from Dehong community events. 9th Founder's Day raised over RMB 26,000 for environmental conservation.
• Green School New ZealandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister school partnership through EiM network. Students exchanged ideas on sustainability and campus ecology at annual Student Leadership Conference.
• Vienna Boys ChoirminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual summer visit program where students travel to Vienna for immersive music education, choir performances, and cultural activities with the renowned choir.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dehong-international-chinese-school-shanghai

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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