About
Shenzhen Vanke Meisha Academy is a private high school in Yantian District, Shenzhen. It offers Sino-US and Sino-UK blended curricula, an arts academy, and boarding residences.
Key facts
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Curriculum
AP · IGCSE · A Level
Language
Chinese, English
Type
Local school, international programme
- Grades
- 9 – 12
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Accreditations
- WASC
Curriculum and academics
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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.
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
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- STEM
- Service
Student support
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- Mother-tongue programmes
- Chinese
- Boarding
- Yes
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Boarding
Sports
- Sports life programme
- Sportsmanship programme
Arts
- Visual arts
- Performing arts
After-school activities
- Choir
- Classical music society
- Technology innovation club
- Literary magazine
- Volunteer club
- Blue and Green environmental club
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Additional learning support
A one-to-one mentor programme that supports self-awareness, self-directed learning and adjustment to school life.
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Country affiliation
Emphasises Chinese identity and spirit alongside a goal of developing world citizens and leaders.
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Diving deeper
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Boarding arrangements
Boarding in three residential areas, supported by residential life teachers.
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House system
Eight houses named after historical dynasties, each with at least six mentors.
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Governance and ownership
A private school approved by the Shenzhen Municipal Education Bureau, according to the school's curriculum page.
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Academics
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Curriculum
Runs three tracks: a Sino-US blended programme with AP courses, a Sino-UK blended programme with IGCSE and A-Level, and an arts academy.
- Sino-US blended (AP)
- Sino-UK blended (IGCSE, A-Level)
- Arts academy
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Parent experience
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Community
Adopts a learner community model in which teachers, students and parents learn together.
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Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTO runs weekly parent letters, monthly meetings and family events to link school and home.
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Extra-curricular activities
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Arts and creative
Offers arts activities such as a choir and a classical music society.
- Choir
- Classical music society
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Cultural and language
A Chinese traditional culture centre offers crafts, tea ceremony, calligraphy and painting, and martial arts.
- Traditional crafts
- Tea ceremony
- Calligraphy and painting
- Chinese martial arts
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Social and hobbies
Over 60 clubs, each with a staff adviser and a weekly activity slot.
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Community and service
Environmental and volunteer clubs take part in sustainable development goals and community service.
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Leadership and professional
Student organisations such as the student council, senior student team, dormitory committee and student ambassador team build leadership.
- Student council
- Senior student team
- Dormitory committee
- Student ambassador team
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Languages
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Bilingual teaching
Offers bilingual teaching from Grade 10, with 40 required English credits.
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Reputation
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Accreditations
Holds WASC accreditation (2018), Cambridge International authorisation, and authorisation to offer 25 AP courses.
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Location
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