Recognise International Academy
- UK EYFS
- British
- IGCSE
Per yearabout USD 18K–22.5K
CNY 120K–150K · School year to be confirmed · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
International school in Shekou, Shenzhen, serving ages 4 to 16 with a English National Curriculum-based programme, small classes and a mixed international community.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 4–16
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 30
- Founded
- 2009
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
School year to be confirmed
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Reception | CNY 120,000≈ USD 18K |
| Years 1-11 | CNY 150,000≈ USD 22.5K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Reception | CNY 120,000 (about USD 18K) |
| Years 1-11 | CNY 150,000 (about USD 22.5K) |
Source: school website (recognizeacademy.com) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Recognise International Academy (this school) | CNY 120,000 (about USD 18K) | CNY 150,000 (about USD 22.5K) |
| International School of Nanshan Shenzhen | CNY 219,000 (about USD 32.8K) | CNY 274,000 (about USD 41.1K) |
| QSI International School of Shenzhen | CNY 140,400 (about USD 21K) | CNY 255,600 (about USD 38.3K) |
| Shekou International School | CNY 190,000 (about USD 28.5K) | CNY 329,900 (about USD 49.5K) |
| Huitong School | CNY 245,000 (about USD 36.7K) | CNY 285,000 (about USD 42.7K) |
| Shenzhen American International School | CNY 148,000 (about USD 22.2K) | CNY 278,000 (about USD 41.7K) |
Source: school website (recognizeacademy.com) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- CNY 6,500
- Lunch
- CNY 30
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 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Deadline
- 30 March (earlier applications confirmed in the second week of April)
- Entry process
- Entry assessment
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedEYFS · British curriculum · IGCSE
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
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.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Average class size
- 10
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Arts
- Art
- Music
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More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
A small Cognition class of four or five students supports children with additional needs, with a specialist and support teacher, following a tailored programme and joining mainstream lessons for some subjects.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
The curriculum follows the English education system, adapted to the international community in Shenzhen.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
The school states tuition is not paid out as dividends to investors and goes to running the school, led by its principal and co-director.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Reception follows EYFS, Years 1-9 follow the English National Curriculum, and Years 10-11 prepare for Cambridge IGCSE.
- EYFS
- English National Curriculum
- Cambridge IGCSE
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Started in 2009 with one student taught at home, growing into a small classroom in Shekou with expanded facilities and a broader curriculum.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Emphasises an international community where children of different backgrounds and nationalities learn together in a supportive environment.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Each student has two art lessons a week, covering sculpture, painting, pottery and more. Music develops with age and includes twice-yearly school performances.
- Sculpting
- Painting
- Pottery
- Handicrafts
- Music performances
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Chinese is taught as a subject from Reception through Year 11 as part of the curriculum.
- Chinese
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applicants submit forms in person or by email, followed by a meeting, possible gentle assessments and a decision timeline (before 30 March confirmed in mid-April).
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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