About
International school in Futian, Shenzhen, serving students from Year 1 to Year 9. Teaches a modified English National Curriculum alongside Chinese language, literature and mathematics, with a focus on global citizenship and bilingual learning.
Key facts
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Curriculum
British · Chinese
Ages
Ages 5–11
Language
English, Chinese
Type
International school
- Founded
- 2001
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Chinese
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explained
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
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Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Sports field
- Library
- Climbing wall
- Auditorium
- Music rooms
- Science labs
- Tech labs
Sports
- Track and field
- Football
- Badminton
- Netball
- Basketball
- Climbing wall
Arts
- Visual art
- Music
- Dance
- Drama
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- Accreditations
- CIS
- Memberships
- EARCOS
The essentials
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Additional learning support
Differentiated and flexible teaching supports all learners. Learning support is provided in required subjects where needed.
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Academics
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Curriculum
Based on the English National Curriculum, with Chinese language, literature and maths taught alongside. PSHE is delivered weekly.
- English National Curriculum
- Chinese language and literature
- Chinese mathematics
- Chinese as an Additional Language
- PSHE
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Wellbeing
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English as an additional language (EAL)
New Chinese learners study Chinese as an Additional Language. New secondary students study maths in English.
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Mental wellbeing
Pastoral care sits alongside academics, using a Triple Well-Being approach: caring for self, others and the planet.
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Safeguarding
Child protection is a school priority, and all adults share responsibility. Practice is aligned with the Global Safeguarding Collaborative.
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Parent experience
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History
Founded in 2001 in Shenzhen to serve local and expatriate families. Received CIS accreditation in 2019 and later reaccreditation.
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Community
The school community holds fundraising days for disaster relief and emphasises student leadership and shared school life.
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Facilities
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Facilities overview
Located in central Futian next to Shenzhen Central Park. Major renovations were completed in 2025.
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Sports facilities
Track and field, football field, covered multi-purpose courts, playgrounds and a climbing wall, used daily for PE and clubs.
- Track and field
- Football field
- Multi-purpose courts
- Playgrounds
- Climbing wall
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Academic facilities
Has classrooms, libraries, music rooms and technology and science labs for hands-on STEM learning.
- Classrooms
- Primary and secondary libraries
- Music rooms
- Technology and science labs
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Extra-curricular activities
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Arts and creative
Visual art, music, dance and drama are taught across year groups, with showcases, exhibitions and concerts.
- Visual Art
- Music
- Dance
- Drama
- Christmas Extravaganza
- Art and Design Exhibition
- Music Concerts
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Community and service
Emphasises global citizenship and service learning, encouraging students to engage with local and global issues.
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Leadership and professional
Primary and secondary each have a Head Boy and Head Girl who represent student voice to staff.
- Head Boy and Head Girl
- Student council
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Languages
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Language provision
Chinese lessons cover language, literature and culture. A Chinese as an Additional Language course is offered for new learners.
- Chinese
- Chinese as an Additional Language
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Bilingual teaching
Emphasises bilingual learning in English and Chinese, with Chinese language, culture and local context built into the curriculum.
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Reputation
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Accreditations
Holds CIS accreditation from 2019, renewed more recently. Member of EARCOS since 2024.
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Admissions
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Admissions
Enquiries go to the admissions team by phone or email. Applications begin through the online registration system.
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Location
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No. 4030 Shennan Middle Road, Tianmian Village, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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