Meisha Academy Guangzhou is a Chinese National Curriculum / Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge International AS Levels / Cambridge A Levels / Advanced Placement (AP) / Bespoke Curriculum school in Guangzhou, China. Founded in 2015. Annual tuition ranges from $37,260 to $43,056 USD.
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Scholarships Available
The admissions committee may award entrance scholarships to strong applicants. Arts applicants are assessed through tiered entry scholarships based on performance at the arts assessment. Historical tiers include full-tuition, 75%, 50%, and 25% entrance awards with explicit score bands for performance disciplines. Scholarship payments are made by the academy finance office, often split across terms. Awards are not stackable — the highest single award applies. Current scholarship availability should be confirmed with the admissions office.
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About
Vanke Meisha Academy (VMA) is a privately operated senior high school located in the Dameisha coastal area of Shenzhen's Yantian District, listed under Guangzhou on the doris platform. The academy offers three distinct pathways — a Sino-US (AP/Post-AP) track, a Sino-UK (IGCSE to A-Level) track, and an Arts Academy combining intensive specialist arts training with academic study — serving approximately 700 students. The school holds WASC accreditation, is authorised for Cambridge qualifications and approximately 25 AP courses, and is part of Meisha Education under the Vanke Group.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Three distinct learning pathways: Sino-US (AP/Post-AP), Sino-UK (IGCSE to A-Level), and an Arts Academy combining intensive arts training with academic courses. Arts Academy features specialist music programs (piano, violin, viola, cello, vocal) and visual arts with international masterclasses. STEAM provision is a highlighted strength. Small teaching groups of 20-25 students. Mentor programme provides every student with a one-to-one mentor. WASC accredited with approximately 25 AP courses offered.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Arts Track | RMB 312,000 |
| Academic Track | RMB 270,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 270,000 - 312,000. Application fee: $69.
Admissions Process
- 1Register an account and submit an application via the school's online portal. 2) Wait 2-4 working days for admissions office review. 3) Pay the activity/assessment registration fee (RMB 500, non-refundable) within 24 hours of approval. 4) Download event voucher and attend on-site assessment (academic and/or arts professional assessment). 5) Receive assessment results online within approximately five working days. 6) Wait for seat-confirmation (学位确认) notice. 7) Pay seat-confirmation fee then tuition per payment notice. 8) Receive official acceptance letter (录取通知书) typically in late July. 9) Tutor contact in early August with pre-arrival details. 10) Complete school registration and attend mandatory new-student training camp in early August (fee RMB 4,550 listed separately).
Admissions Details
No formal published waitlist for standard new-student admissions. Transfer admissions are limited and operate on a first-come, first-served basis ('名额有限，报满即止，先到先得'). Families should register promptly when transfer rounds open.
Boarding Life
Three residential areas along Dameisha Beach, described as off-campus dormitories. House parents provide supervision, and a dormitory committee is democratically elected by students. Daily shuttle transfers connect dorms to campus. Boarding fee is RMB 18,000 per year (RMB 9,000 per semester).
Three residential areas along Dameisha Beach. House parents supervise students in dormitories. A dormitory committee is democratically elected by students. Off-campus dorms served by daily shuttle transfers. Organized after-school activities led by dorm staff.
Student Life
Three residential areas with house parents and a dormitory committee elected by students; dorm activities are organized by the dorm staff.
School uniform required; uniform fee of RMB 2,600 per set (based on 2020-2021 academic year figures for VMAA Arts School).
Healthy dietary habits are emphasized as part of residential life; no specific food options are published on the site.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Student Health Development Centre with trained psychological teachers offering one-to-one psychological counselling. Staff include named psychological teacher posts and a boarding director with graduate training in psychology/counselling. Counselling is part of student support alongside boarding pastoral care and health services.
Dorm supervisors (life teachers), a school nurse and security staff provide 24-hour support for boarding students. School operations/administration leadership oversees campus safety, logistics and property management. No standalone child-protection policy document published on public pages.
Student Demographics
School Background
Privately operated (民办) academy established by the Vanke education foundation and approved by Shenzhen education authorities. Part of Meisha Education, a business area of Vanke Group.