沪江美国学校实行择优录取。录取决定基于对每位候选人所展示的学术潜力、发展、社会和行为背景以及英语水平的全面审查。家长应注意，录取决定还考虑家庭是否符合学校的使命、价值观和目标。

录取不按先到先得的原则进行。在同等资格的候选人中，以下候选人将获得优先考虑--但不是自动安排--：

  • 美国和其他外国公民
  • 具有国际背景和/或接受过国际学校教育的人 
  • 具有较强学术英语能力的人 
  • 有兄弟姐妹目前在SAS上学的人 
  • 成绩优秀的返校学生 

录取结果还考虑到了英语学习者和其他相关人口因素的平衡，以确保每个年级都有一个多样化和充满活力的群体加入我们的学习社区。
 


决策过程和结果
 

Admission to Shanghai American School is thoughtfully selective and designed to ensure that each applicant is given careful consideration.

  1. Applications are reviewed for qualification.
  2. Qualified applications are placed into the wait pool.
  3. Qualified applications are considered alongside other wait pooled applications in rounds for either:
  • an enrollment offer,
  • placement in or continuation of the wait pool,
  • remaining under consideration for further evaluation, or
  • a decline of application.

Please note that our wait pool differs from a traditional first-come, first-served waitlist and reflects our commitment to thoroughly reviewing each applicant's unique qualities before making final decisions.
 

When can I expect an announcement?

For applications for the 2025-26 school year, scheduled announcement dates will be employed to help families know when they can expect to hear an outcome. Please see ‘Announcement Timelines’ under Admissions Criteria to understand the due dates for completed applications and their corresponding announcement date. 

Enrollment offers are based on each applicant’s qualifications and are influenced by the volume and strength of the applications received, as well as the availability of seats.