Shenzhen American International School
International School in Shenzhen
Quick answer
Shenzhen American International School provides an American curriculum with AP course options. Well-suited to premium-budget and boarding families. At $21,793–$38,345/year, it sits above the Shenzhen average, reflecting its premium positioning. Graduates leave with AP.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American leaving qualifications include AP.
- Tuition: $21,793–$38,345/yr published annual range.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
200
Available
IBO
AP
About Shenzhen American International School
Shenzhen American International School provides educational services to children beginning in preschool through ninth grade, using American standards. SAIS uses a unique Rigorous Project-Based Learning approach to supplement high-quality academic instruction with critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication. Students are engaged in real-world work when they do a project. They apply their learning to a real problem, they create models and presentations, and they communicate their learning to the public.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
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.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $21,793 – $38,345 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 元158000-元278000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $32,019(+6%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $33,519 |
| Cost position in Shenzhen | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
American
AP
SAT, AP
unknown
Language Support
Yes
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