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Shanghai American School Puxi: Campus, Principal & Contact

🏫 Campus Overview

📍 Location: 258 Jinfeng Road, Huacao Town, Minhang District, Shanghai
📏 Size: 23-acre campus with modern facilities

Key Features:

✔ Advanced Classrooms – Interactive smart boards, STEM labs, and collaborative learning spaces
✔ Sports Complex – Two gyms, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a full-size turf field
✔ Arts & Performance – Black-box theater, music studios, and visual arts centers
✔ Library & Tech Hub – Over 100,000 print/digital resources and maker spaces
✔ Sustainability Initiatives – Solar panels, green roofs, and recycling programs

🔹 Notable Programs:

  • AP & IB Diploma options in high school
  • Robotics, Model UN, and championship-winning athletics
  • Service-learning projects in Shanghai and abroad

👨‍🏫 Principal & Leadership

Dr. Jeffrey Devens (Interim Superintendent, 2023–2024)

  • Leading SAS’s vision for innovation and global citizenship
  • Over 25 years in international education (former head of schools in Europe & Asia)

Puxi Campus Leadership Team:

  • Elementary School Principal: Dr. Lori Newman
  • Middle School Principal: Mr. Andrew VanderMeulen
  • High School Principal: Dr. John Burdett

📞 Contact Information

📧 Email: admissions@saschina.org (general inquiries)
📞 Phone: +86 21 6221 1445
🌐 Website: www.saschina.org

Admissions Process:

  1. Submit Application (online portal)
  2. Assessment & Interview (varies by grade level)
  3. Enrollment Decision (rolling admissions)

Tuition Fees (2024–2025):

  • Pre-K to Grade 5: ~¥245,000/year
  • Grades 6–8: ~¥265,000/year
  • Grades 9–12: ~¥285,000/year

(Financial aid and scholarships available for eligible families.)


🚍 Transportation & Location

  • School Buses: Over 50 routes covering major expat areas (Jing’an, Xuhui, Pudong, etc.)
  • Public Transport: Near Metro Line 10 (Hongqiao Airport direction)

🌟 Why Choose SAS Puxi?

  • 98% university acceptance rate (Top destinations: U.S., UK, Canada)
  • 180+ nationalities in the student body
  • Accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges)

“SAS Puxi isn’t just a school—it’s a global learning community where students thrive academically and personally.”


📅 Visiting the Campus

Tours are available by appointment. Prospective families can attend Open House events (check the website for dates).

Are you an SAS Puxi parent or alum? Share your experiences below! 🎓

Amanda Li

Amanda Li is a journalist and editor at Shanghaibiz, covering business trends and innovation in China. Born in Shanghai, she has built a reputation for insightful reporting and clear analysis. With years of experience in financial journalism, Amanda is passionate about telling the stories that shape Shanghai’s dynamic economy and its role on the global stage.

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