With a rapidly growing expat population, many international schools are beginning to appear in Shenzhen. Parents in the city will likely find no shortage of schools offering modern facilities and innovative international curricula.
Many of these schools are structured to allow students to continue their education in the language and curriculum of their home country, and expat families are sure to find a school that meets their needs. Some schools teach bilingual Chinese-English programmes, ideal for families planning to stay for the long term.
International schools in Shenzhen
International School of Nanshan Shenzhen
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate and Canadian
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.isnsz.com
Shekou International School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Ages: 2 to 18
Website: www.sis-shekou.org
Shenzhen American International School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.szsais.org
The Bay Academy
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American
Ages: 6 to 13
Website: www.thebayacademy.org.cn
QSI International School of Shenzhen
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate and American
Ages: 2 to 18
Website: www.qsi.org/shenzhen
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