Shenzhen American International School
深圳深美国际学校
- IB PYP
- AP
- American
Per yearabout USD 22.2K–41.7K
CNY 148K–278K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Shenzhen American International School is a Cognia-accredited school established in May 2005 with approval from the Ministry of Education of China and the Guangdong Provincial Department of Education. It serves foreign nationals as well as students from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. It offers programmes from Pre-K to Grade 12.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · AP · American
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
200
Language
English
Type
Foreign national school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2005
- Accreditations
- COGNIA, IB
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 |
|---|---|
| ELE (Pre-school) | CNY 148,000≈ USD 22.2K |
| Kindergarten | CNY 158,000≈ USD 23.7K |
| Grades 1 - 3 | CNY 208,000≈ USD 31.2K |
| Grades 4 - 5 | CNY 228,000≈ USD 34.2K |
| Grades 6 - 8 | CNY 258,000≈ USD 38.7K |
| Grades 9 - 12 | CNY 278,000≈ USD 41.7K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| ELE (Pre-school) | CNY 148,000 (about USD 22.2K) |
| Kindergarten | CNY 158,000 (about USD 23.7K) |
| Grades 1 - 3 | CNY 208,000 (about USD 31.2K) |
| Grades 4 - 5 | CNY 228,000 (about USD 34.2K) |
| Grades 6 - 8 | CNY 258,000 (about USD 38.7K) |
| Grades 9 - 12 | CNY 278,000 (about USD 41.7K) |
Source: school website (szsais.org.cn) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen American International School (this school) | CNY 148,000 (about USD 22.2K) | CNY 278,000 (about USD 41.7K) |
| QSI International School of Shenzhen | 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) |
| BASIS International School Shenzhen | CNY 272,080 (about USD 40.8K) | CNY 336,560 (about USD 50.4K) |
| Bromsgrove School Mission Hills | CNY 95,000 (about USD 14.2K) | CNY 148,000 (about USD 22.2K) |
Source: school website (szsais.org.cn) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CNY 2,000
- Enrolment fee
- CNY 20,000
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 2026-11-02)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · 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 PYPOffered
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)Not here
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)
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Chinese
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
After-school activities
- K-2 School ASA
- G3-5 School ASA
- MS School ASA
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Licence
SFCC: foreign passport holders only
More details
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The essentials
Country affiliation
Serves foreign nationals as well as students from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
Students are dismissed at 4:40pm Monday to Thursday and 3:40pm on Fridays.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
The Shekou campus runs school buses for all students, with fees set by route zone. Bus fees are non-refundable.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows IB PYP and AP curricula with an inquiry-based approach. Draws on Common Core and Singapore mathematics; Chinese classes use the Chinese national standards.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
Paid ESL programmes run mainly for grades 1 to 8, with individual tutoring and small groups. Grade 6 and above expect a high level of English.
- ESL program
- individual tutoring
- small group instruction
- language lab
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Established in 2005 with approval from Chinese education authorities; marked its 20th anniversary.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A volunteer-led Parent Teacher Association links families and the school. All parents and guardians of students may join.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Cultural and language
Secondary students can experience other cultures and languages through local and international trips, exchanges and conferences.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
After School Activities run by grade band, offering sports and activities not feasible in class. Students are encouraged to join.
- K-2 School ASA
- G3-5 School ASA
- MS School ASA
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Accredited by Cognia and presented as an IB World School for the PYP.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions enquiries are made through an online form, and the admissions team responds as soon as possible.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Shekou Youth Center Building B.C, No.82, Gongyuan Rd, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, P.R. China 518067
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