Shekou International School
International School in Shenzhen
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Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, French, German taught at Shekou International School.
- Tuition: $27,074–$47,008/yr published in CNY, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 18 (max 22) Shenzhen international school · 1,160 students total.
- 40 nationalities top: American.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at We starts school at 8:00 am..
- Accreditations: IBO, WASC, ACAMIS listed accreditations.
1,160
40 (American)
18 avg / 22 max
Rolling
IBO, WASC, ACAMIS
About Shekou International School
Shekou International School (SIS) is the first private, co- educational, not-for-profit school in Shenzhen. Established in Shekou, Nanshan District in 1988, SIS serves students in Nursery through Grade 12 (ages 2-18) on the Jingshan, the Bay and the Net Valley campuses. SIS has long been at the forefront of international education for expatriate children in the region. The school currently enrols more than 1100 students representing more than 40 countries. SIS provides a holistic education in a caring community and inspires our students to become principled, innovative contributors in a transforming world.
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
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $27,074–$47,008 |
| Annual tuition (CNY) | 元182000-元316000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $38,991(+5%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $40,491 |
| Cost position in Shenzhen | 58th percentile(above average) |
IB, French, German
IB Diploma, MAP
We have the results as below: for the highest score , 4/ 20 reach by the Lang & Literature, 13/20 reach by the Lang Acquistion, 10/20 reach by individ & Societies, 13/20 reach by Sciences, 13/20 reach by Mathematics.
French, Mandarin
Each campus has a full-time learning support specialist. The services provided by the learning support specialist include individual and small-group interventions, teacher collaboration and professional development, and parent education.
SIS recognizes and celebrates the diversity of the learning strengths and challenges of each of its students. In support of the mission, purpose, and philosophy of the school, as existing space and resources allow, students with additional learning needs will be admitted in accordance with the school's admissions policy. The school accommodates students with additional learning needs within the parameters of its existing resources and program options. Decisions regarding admission and continuation of services for a student will be made on a case-by-case basis within these guiding parameters.
English as an Additional Language
We starts school at 8:00 am. – We finish school at 3:00p.m..
Yes
Yes. we have difference types of food for the student to choose, they can choose by Vegetarian, Korean food, Chinese food, Weston food and Premium food.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Shenzhen
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: American
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