WhereNext Value Score · Shenzhen
Best value international schools in Shenzhen
Updated 2026-04-26 · 12 schools scored · 16 schools indexed
Schools scored
12
Median value
57/100
Top score
83/100
Median tuition
$5.9k
Curriculum mix
Schools ranked by Value Score (highest first)
| # | School | Tuition USD | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | International School of Nanshan Shenzhen | $4,033-$5,023 | 83/100 |
| 2 | Shekou International School | $3,462-$6,012 | 83/100 |
| 3 | Recognise International Academy | $19,448-$19,448 | 75/100 |
| 4 | Merchiston International School Shenzhen | $3,805-$7,039 | 70/100 |
| 5 | Shenzhen International Foundation College | $5,099-$5,099 | 60/100 |
| 6 | The King's School Shenzhen International | $3,900-$5,894 | 58/100 |
| 7 | Korea International School | $14,841-$20,110 | 56/100 |
| 8 | Harrow Shenzhen | $5,544-$6,855 | 53/100 |
| 9 | Shen Wai International School | $16,745-$30,138 | 51/100 |
| 10 | BASIS International School Shenzhen | $5,026-$6,217 | 50/100 |
| 11 | École Française Internationale de Shenzhen | $7,586-$15,172 | 50/100 |
| 12 | Shenzhen American International School | $21,793-$38,345 | 45/100 |
How the Value Score works
The WhereNext Value Score starts at 50 (neutral) and adjusts across six dimensions: class size (−10 to +15), diversity (+0 to +10), accreditations (+0 to +10), learning support (+0 to +8), activities richness (+0 to +5), and a cost-tier adjustment that boosts cheaper schools and discounts premium-tier schools that don't justify their pricing through other dimensions.
Important: the Value Score is NOT a quality ranking. A school with strong educational outcomes can have a moderate Value Score if it sits in the premium tier; a smaller, cheaper school with good fundamentals can score higher on Value while still being a different fit for your family.
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