Avenues Shenzhen is a Bespoke Curriculum / Chinese National Curriculum school in Shenzhen, China. Founded in 2018.
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Scholarships Available
Need-based financial aid programme available from Nursery upward (not for Small World toddler programme). Awards based on demonstrated financial need, not academic merit. Families must indicate intent on admissions form and submit financial documents via OpenApply. Decisions are annual and families must reapply each year. Contact: [email protected].
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About
Avenues Shenzhen is a bilingual English–Mandarin international day school located in Nanshan District, Shenzhen, serving students from toddler through Grade 12. The school delivers the proprietary Avenues World Elements (AWE) curriculum, accredited by NEASC and WASC, integrating China's compulsory education requirements with a 50/50 immersion model in primary grades. Part of the global Avenues network, the campus is recognized as an Apple Distinguished School and emphasizes STEM, languages, performing arts, and student wellbeing through its K–12 WAM programme.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Bilingual (English–Mandarin) immersion program from toddler through Grade 12; proprietary Avenues World Elements (AWE) curriculum accredited by NEASC and WASC; part of the global Avenues network; recognized as an Apple Distinguished School; integrated China compulsory education requirements; comprehensive wellness and SEL programme (WAM); dedicated college counseling for international university admission.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Early Learning Center (Early Years) | RMB 288,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 288,000.
Admissions Process
- 1Complete online preliminary application via OpenApply portal. 2) Upload required documents and indicate financial-aid intent. 3) Parent interview and any supplementary materials. 4) Possible student assessment or campus visit depending on grade. 5) Offer, acceptance, and payment/enrolment steps to secure a place.
Admissions Details
No formal published waitlist mechanism. Space is limited in select grades; families advised to apply early. Sibling priority pathway exists for Early Learning Center applications. Families should contact admissions directly to confirm availability and waiting queue procedures.
School Day
Secondary Division: arrival from 7:45 a.m., classes begin at 8:00 a.m., regular dismissal at 4:00 p.m. (Wednesdays dismiss at 3:00 p.m.). Younger divisions follow different timetables.
Student Life
Uniforms are required across the school. Supplied by Untold Horizons via WeChat store and on-site sales before term. Guidelines specify white, gray, or black solid colors; only the Avenues logo is permitted; no patterns or embellishments; shoes must be closed and fasten at the heel.
Lunch is included in tuition. Meals are provided as part of the school program.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school runs a K–12 Wellness and Movement (WAM) programme covering physical health and mental-health topics such as stress management, sleep, nutrition and coping strategies. A Student Wellbeing team including a named Director of Student Wellbeing, deans, counselors and psychologists supports students' emotional needs.
The school states commitment to safeguarding; job offers are contingent on reference and background checks. Operational communications provide safety contacts and protocols. General safeguarding commitments and operational safety procedures are published but a full child-protection policy is not publicly available.
Student Demographics
School Background
Part of the Avenues network, The World School, with campuses in New York, São Paulo, Shenzhen, Silicon Valley and Online.
Apple Distinguished School