Shenzhen International Foundation College
International School in Shenzhen
Quick answer
Shenzhen International Foundation College offers a multi-track British and American programme. Well-suited to budget-conscious families. At $5,099–$5,099/year, it sits below the Shenzhen average — offering strong value. Graduates leave with IGCSE and A-Levels and AP.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British, American leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels and AP.
- Tuition: $5,099–$5,099/yr published annual range.
- Ages: Ages 14 to 18 age range accepted.
Rolling
IGCSE and A-Levels and AP
About Shenzhen International Foundation College
Shenzhen International Foundation College aims to become a first-class international school with the unique cultural characteristics of Shenzhen's heritage SIFC opens courses from Grades 9 to 12, providing world-class international education for students from China and around the world.
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $5,099 – $5,099 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 元268000-元268000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $6,599(+29%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $8,099 |
| Cost position in Shenzhen | 33th percentile(mid-range) |
British, American
IGCSE and A-Levels and AP
AP exams IGCSE, A Levels
Chinese, Spanish
unknown
English as an Additional Language
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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