Merchiston International School Shenzhen
International School in Shenzhen
Quick answer
Merchiston International School Shenzhen follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways, as a large campus with 1,200 students. Well-suited to budget-conscious and boarding families. At $3,805–$7,039/year, it sits below the Shenzhen average — offering strong value. Graduates leave with IGCSE and A-Levels.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $3,805–$7,039/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 22) Shenzhen international school · 1,200 students total.
- 21 nationalities top: Hong Kong.
- Ages: Ages 4 to 18 school day starts at 08:00.
1,200
21 (Hong Kong)
20 avg / 22 max
Available
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Merchiston International School Shenzhen
Merchiston International School in Shenzhen is the first overseas campus of Merchiston Castle School, a top-ranked independent school located in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK with a glorious history of over 185 years. MIS is also the first international school in Shenzhen providing a British international education and boarding system.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $3,805 – $7,039 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 元200000-元370000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $6,922(+28%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $8,422 |
| Cost position in Shenzhen | 42th percentile(mid-range) |
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, A Levels
All graduating Year 13 students have received 5 offers, with all receiving offers from the World's Top 30 ranked univeristies.
Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish
Students are assessed and then individual cases are put forward to the Learning Support Team. We also work side by side with Olivia's Place a provider with specialised staff.
Yes
Yes EAL
08:00 – 15:30
Yes
Yes
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Shenzhen
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Hong Kong
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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