Sendelta International Academy Shenzhen
- AP
- American
- IGCSE
- A Level
Per yearabout USD 37.2K–41.7K
CNY 248K–278K · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
International school in Baoan District, Shenzhen, offering a middle school programme, AP, A-Level and Liberal Arts pathways for grades 6–12.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06
Curriculum
AP · American · IGCSE
Students
600
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- 6 – 12
- Founded
- 2011
- Religion
- none
- Entry process
- Interview, Written test
- Boarding
- Yes
- Accreditations
- WASC, CIE, pearson
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| 6-8 | CNY 248,000≈ USD 37.2K |
| 9-11 | CNY 278,000≈ USD 41.7K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| 6-8 | CNY 248,000 (about USD 37.2K) |
| 9-11 | CNY 278,000 (about USD 41.7K) |
Source: school website (en.siasz.cn) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Sendelta International Academy Shenzhen (this school) | CNY 248,000 (about USD 37.2K) | CNY 278,000 (about USD 41.7K) |
| 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) |
| The King's School Shenzhen International | CNY 205,000 (about USD 30.7K) | CNY 317,545 (about USD 47.6K) |
Source: school website (en.siasz.cn) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Uniform
- CNY 1,730
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)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
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.
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.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Sport
- Visual arts
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Sports field
- Library
- Theatre
- Lab
- Boarding
Sports
- Athletes center
Arts
- Art center
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Boarding arrangements
Dormitories have four-room units with air conditioning and 24-hour hot water, with resident teachers on each floor.
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Food options
Runs a Chinese and a Western restaurant, with weekly menus published on the school website.
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Governance and ownership
Founded as a joint venture with an international department of a Shenzhen school, and independent since 2015.
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Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Offers a middle school programme, the AP US high school curriculum, the IGCSE and A-Level programme, and a Liberal Arts programme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Lists university admissions including US top universities and Oxford and Cambridge over the years.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Established in 2011, first senior class graduated in 2013, and became an independent international school in 2015.
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Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
Occupies about 44,000 square metres near a national forest park, operating under a closed management model.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Has a football field of more than 3,000 square metres.
- football field
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Has a library of over 1,000 square metres and 18 science labs.
- library
- science labs
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Extra-curricular facilities
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Runs elective clubs and a range of academic competitions.
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Arts and creative
The Arts and Sports Center specialises in music, art and sports education.
- music
- art
- sports
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Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Awards
Students have won gold and silver medals in domestic and international competitions.
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Accreditations
Approved for Cambridge International and Pearson Edexcel qualifications, holds ACT and TOEFL-related recognition, and references WASC accreditation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Applicants complete an online form and then sit entrance tests; eligibility varies by grade, with a hotline for enquiries.
- Cognitive Potential Assessment
- English written exam
- Mathematics written exam
- Bilingual interview
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
13-66 Shiyan Tangtou Avenue, Baoan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China (518108)
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