QSI International School of Shenzhen
蛇口科爱赛国际学校
- IB Diploma
- AP
- American
- French
- +1
Per yearabout USD 21K–38.3K
CNY 140K–256K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Non-profit, co-educational day school for students from 2 years of age through Secondary graduation, on the Shekou Main Campus.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Part of French Schools Abroad (AEFE), a government-recognised school network abroad. See all 638 schools of French Schools Abroad (AEFE)
Info checked 2026-11-09 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB Diploma · AP · American
Ages
Ages 2–18
Students
1,000
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 35
- Founded
- 2001
- Ownership
- Non-profit
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre-School (2-4 yrs) | CNY 140,400≈ USD 21K |
| Primary School (5-10 yrs) | CNY 234,000≈ USD 35.1K |
| Middle School (11-13 yrs) | CNY 248,400≈ USD 37.2K |
| Secondary School (14-17 yrs) | CNY 255,600≈ USD 38.3K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-School (2-4 yrs) | CNY 140,400 (about USD 21K) |
| Primary School (5-10 yrs) | CNY 234,000 (about USD 35.1K) |
| Middle School (11-13 yrs) | CNY 248,400 (about USD 37.2K) |
| Secondary School (14-17 yrs) | CNY 255,600 (about USD 38.3K) |
Source: school website (shenzhen.qsi.org) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| QSI International School of Shenzhen (this school) | CNY 140,400 (about USD 21K) | CNY 255,600 (about USD 38.3K) |
| International School of Nanshan Shenzhen | CNY 219,000 (about USD 32.8K) | CNY 274,000 (about USD 41.1K) |
| Shekou International School | CNY 190,000 (about USD 28.5K) | CNY 329,900 (about USD 49.5K) |
| Harrow International School Shenzhen | CNY 291,400 (about USD 43.7K) | CNY 372,900 (about USD 55.9K) |
| The King's School Shenzhen International | CNY 205,000 (about USD 30.7K) | CNY 317,545 (about USD 47.6K) |
| Shenzhen Foreign Languages GBA Academy | CNY 165,200 (about USD 24.8K) | CNY 210,000 (about USD 31.5K) |
Source: school website (shenzhen.qsi.org) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CNY 4,320
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Deadline
- rolling (applications accepted year round)
- Entry process
- Map, Interview, Essay
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · AP · American curriculum
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Intensive support
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
- Food options
- Korean menu, Vegetarian
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Track and field
- Touch rugby
Arts
- Music
- Visual art
- Drama
- Photography
- Film
After-school activities
- Vex Robotics Club
- Drama club
- Instrumental music clubs
Upcoming events
- Dec2Wed
- Feb26FriOpen day09:00 GMT+8 (local time)
Open Day (PLE and Main Campus)
Checked 2026-11-01
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Open Day (PLE and Main Campus)
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- MSA, IB
- Memberships
- EARCOS, ACAMIS
Licence
SFCC: foreign passport holders only
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Tailored support such as extra time or advanced challenges, plus a Student Support Team.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Optional bus service, not included in tuition, with English-speaking monitors and some late-bus routes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Food options
Hot lunch from a licensed vendor, with Korean, Chinese and vegetarian boxed options; bringing lunch is also allowed.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
Non-profit co-educational day school within the QSI network of schools in several countries.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Secondary offers IB Diploma and AP programmes on an American curriculum core, using a mastery learning approach.
- IB Diploma Programme
- AP Capstone Diploma
- Mastery learning
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
The Empower Program builds social-emotional skills for safety, success and global citizenship.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Each campus has a dedicated counselor offering short-term counseling and external therapy referrals.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Follows QSI child protection policy and the Empower curriculum; all staff are trained in safeguarding.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
A multinational community of 35+ nationalities with coffee sessions, parent workshops, fairs and concerts.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Music and art from preschool through secondary, with drama, photography and film in secondary.
- Music
- Visual art
- Drama
- Photography
- Film
- Instrumental music
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Offers English instruction, an intensive English programme and a French programme (est. 2024) for ages 2–14.
- French Program
- Intensive English Program
- Languages Other Than English
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA) since 2006; QSI is pursuing system-wide accreditation.
- Middle States Association (MSA)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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