Target Students
(Pre-)Grade 9–12 students
Admission Method
Written test + interview
Tuition
RMB 168,000 / year
Curriculum System
US high school + AP courses

I. Admission Brochure

School Introduction

FAST Academy Shanghai (Shanghai Campus) is located in the Zhoupu International Education Zone in Pudong. The school offers US high school and AP courses, integrating advanced PBL project-based teaching, Kuder career planning, and Leader In Me leadership courses.

US High School Courses AP Courses US Student Status
28%
Graduates admitted to US Top 30 universities
78%
Graduates admitted to US Top 50 universities
A+
NICHE rating
4 Cohorts
Graduating cohorts

FAST Academy Shanghai was founded in 2020

Partnerships and Exchanges

FAST Academy Shanghai has formed alliances with schools such as Innovation Academy of New England in the US and Soo-Ahn High School in Canada. Students at partner schools can participate in exchanges and credit transfer.

The school serves as a blended learning center for the University of California, San Diego, a Top 30 US university.

The school has passed the academic quality accreditation of Cognia in the United States.

Head School Exchanges International Accreditation

Educational Philosophy

FAST Academy Shanghai (Shanghai Campus) provides one-stop services for studying in the United States. The cultivation model covers college counseling, curriculum planning, standardized test preparation, internal management, and matching of social and academic resources, systematically and carefully planning each student's learning journey to ensure admission to their ideal universities.

Universities Our Graduates Attend
  • London School of Economics and Political Science
  • University College London
  • University of California, Los Angeles
  • University of Southern California
  • UNC Chapel Hill
  • New York University
  • University of California, San Diego
  • Other world-class universities

FAST Academy Shanghai US High School and AP Courses

Comprehensive Curriculum System

A complete US high school curriculum with additional AP and POST AP research courses, and Project-Based Learning (PBL).

Personalized Teaching

Well-structured courses with tiered teaching and individualized timetables to meet each student's needs.

Language Training

Embedded standardized language training with built-in TOEFL and SAT courses.

Specialty Courses

Golf, arts, and scientific innovation courses tailored to students' interests.

Admission Support

Early planning, potential exploration, optimal courses, and strong guarantees for admission to top universities.

First-Class US University Credit Courses

FAST Academy Shanghai (Shanghai Campus) offers university credit courses from the University of California, San Diego (ranked 29th among comprehensive universities in the US). Courses cover mathematics, English literature, history, physics, biology, engineering, economics, arts, and more, all taught by university professors.

Students who successfully complete these courses earn credits and transcripts from the university they choose. Outstanding students also receive recommendation letters from professors, providing strong support for future university applications and greatly enhancing their chances of being admitted to top universities worldwide.

Diverse Value-Added Courses and Scientific Training System

The school actively practices innovative education concepts and introduces high-quality and unique educational resources from home and abroad to build academic and personal development systems for students.

Self-Leadership Course

The “Self-Leadership” course helps students find intrinsic motivation for learning, cultivate positive study and life attitudes, and improve leadership skills and overall competence.

Project-Based Learning Method

Project-based teaching and learning methods are widely used in leading innovative schools in the US. They not only improve students' academic abilities but also cultivate problem-solving, teamwork, and scientific literacy.

Career Planning System

The school has introduced the Kuder career planning system, widely used in Europe and North America, to provide targeted educational plans and advice and to support students' career planning in a more scientific and effective way.

II. School Advantages

1

Comprehensive College Counseling and Planning

After enrollment, the college counseling team conducts in-depth discussions with parents and students and reviews students' previous academic records to define target schools and majors, then provides tailored college planning advice.

This guidance is detailed across all stages of students' on-campus learning, including course planning and schedule design, standardized test planning, extracurricular activity planning, and matching of social and academic resources, ensuring that students take the most direct path toward receiving offers from their dream schools.

2

Reasonable Course Planning

Many international schools face a common issue: they cannot provide personalized course customization based on each student's situation, even though every student has strengths and weaknesses in different subjects.

After studying a large number of US high school curricula, we have carefully planned our own curriculum. At the beginning of enrollment, each student, based on their strengths and intended major, creates an individualized timetable under the guidance of college counselors. Combined with the school's flexible class scheduling system, this allows students to achieve the best possible GPA by investing their time and energy more efficiently.

For example: a student who excels in science but is weaker in humanities and plans to pursue a science-oriented path will take science courses up to AP level, while humanities and arts can remain at the regular level, so that more time is devoted to science subjects they enjoy and excel at.

3

Embedded Standardized Test Preparation

There are many test prep institutions on the market, but they are often costly and may not yield significant results. In addition, their training schedules may not align with students’ school learning, adding extra burden.

To address this, we invite experienced TOEFL and SAT teachers to provide 80 hours each of foundational TOEFL and SAT courses for every student after enrollment, based on their learning progress and situation.

Advantage: We ensure that standardized test preparation is integrated with daily teaching so that students improve their scores while simultaneously strengthening their core English abilities.

4

Refined Internal Management for Smooth Home-School Communication

Each student is assigned a mentor upon enrollment. Every mentor follows 10–15 students across grades. Although mentors do not undertake teaching tasks, they are responsible for closely monitoring students' learning on campus.

Mentors also serve as a communication bridge between school and home, regularly reporting on students' academic and daily performance to parents. Parents can contact mentors at any time with questions and receive timely responses.

We hold a monthly Parents’ Open Day to discuss each student's recent academic performance and emotional changes in one-on-one meetings with parents and students, jointly formulating appropriate improvement plans to achieve the highest learning efficiency and most suitable development path.

5

Matching Social and Academic Resources

The school maintains close contact with hundreds of active and honorary professors at home and abroad, covering almost all mainstream academic fields. When students need academic research support, we provide appropriate guidance. Comprehensive support for students’ growth requires joint efforts from students, parents, teachers, and society.

III. Admission Process

Entrance Examination Subjects

1
Mathematics Written Test (60 minutes)

Question types: Multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and open-ended questions

Scope: Algebraic equations, quadratic functions, similar figures, and triangles. International curriculum candidates can refer to GCSE or A Level syllabi. (Middle school students can refer to the Shanghai high school entrance exam syllabus, and high school students can refer to Shanghai mathematics textbooks.)

2
English Written Test (Comprehensive, 60 minutes)

Question types: Vocabulary and grammar, short reading, long reading, and writing

Scope: Vocabulary range of 2,500–3,500 words

3
English Interview (5–10 minutes)

One-on-one interview evaluating students' listening and speaking skills.

Exam Arrangements and Notes
  • Candidates should arrive at the test site 30 minutes in advance.
  • During special periods, please wear effective protective masks, undergo temperature checks upon entering the campus, and show a valid green health code.
  • Candidates with abnormal temperatures, recent travel history to high-risk areas, or without a green health code are not allowed to take the exam.
Please bring the following documents and items:
  • One ID photo (1-inch, with name written on the back)
  • Original valid ID (ID card, student ID, or passport)
  • Stationery: black pen, calculator, set square, etc.
  • Documents proving academic performance such as IELTS reports (if available)
Admission Results

We will comprehensively evaluate students based on written exam results, interview performance, and submitted personal materials. Students who pass the entrance tests will receive admission letters within one week.

Exam Schedule

Regular Exam Dates

The first and third Saturday of each month

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Special Exam Arrangements

Special exams can be arranged during winter and summer vacations by appointment

Reservations must be made two weeks in advance

Consultation Hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Weekend consultations require prior appointment

Contact Information

Admission Hotline: +86.189.0176.5015

Email: admission@fastacademy.cn

Address: FAST Academy Shanghai, 88 Jianhao Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai

Apply to FAST Academy Shanghai Now

Enrollment for the 2025–2026 academic year is limited. Outstanding students are welcome to apply!
We provide comprehensive services including personalized admission consultations, campus tours, and course experience sessions.