SAS Ranked No. 1 in China & 86th Globally by HKPEP

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Jan 07, 2026
Jan 07, 2026

Shanghai American School has once again earned a #1 ranking, this time from Hong Kong Professional Education Press (HKPEP). In their newly released education competitiveness rankings, HKPEP has named SAS as the #1 international school in China mainland for foreign children.

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In addition to this national recognition, SAS was also included on HKPEP’s Top 100 Global International Schools list, placing us alongside some of the most respected schools around the world!

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The HKPEP rankings assess schools using a comprehensive framework that captures both quality and outcomes. Their assessment looks at factors such as campus facilities, teacher quality, class sizes, and the international nature of the school community. It also looks closely at the day-to-day learning experience, such as teaching quality and the systems in place to support students’ growth. Academic performance, extracurricular success, and school culture are all taken into consideration as well.

SAS’s top rankings reflect the people of SAS: dedicated educators, motivated students, and a supportive parent community. For more than a century, Shanghai American School has been a place where students are known, challenged, and inspired to grow. As the #1 international school in China mainland, SAS continues to offer an education that helps students discover their strengths, find their voice, and step confidently into what comes next.

Source: http://www.hkpep.top/Rank/2026/Global/EN/