Shekou International School is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Shenzhen, China. Founded in 1988. It serves 1,140 students for students aged 2–18. Annual tuition ranges from $25,116 to $43,608 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Two formal scholarship streams: (1) French International Programme Scholarship (ISS Global International Language Scholarship) for students entering Grades 1–5 in the French International Programme, awarded for up to three years, assessed on language proficiency, academic standing, and family interview, with applications typically due by 31 December; not available to students whose tuition is employer-paid. (2) SIS Geckcellence Scholarship Competition — number and value of awards vary annually. Additional year-specific awards may also be available; contact Admissions for details.
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About
Shekou International School is a private, coeducational day school in Shenzhen, China, authorized as an IB World School since April 2010. The school offers all three IB programmes—Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma—with instruction in English and Chinese, serving both international and local students in the Shekou district of Nanshan.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Full IB continuum school (PYP, MYP, DP) with SAT preparation in the international community of Shekou, Shenzhen.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Primary | RMB 202,000 |
| Secondary (lower) | RMB 202,000 |
| Secondary (upper) | RMB 209,000 |
| Early Years / Preschool (lower) | RMB 80,000 |
| Early Years / Preschool (upper) | RMB 175,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 182,000 - 316,000. Application fee: $276.
Admissions Process
- 1Register for an online Open Day (offered approximately every three weeks). 2) Attend an in-person campus tour and, where appropriate, a classroom visit or playdate. 3) Submit the online application via OpenApply portal with all required documents and application fee. 4) School schedules child assessment (playdates for Nursery; English/maths tasks for K–Grade 1; MAP reading and maths for Grades 2–5; MAP + essay for Grades 6–12; WIDA where applicable). 5) Disclose any learning-support or EAL needs at application with relevant documentation. 6) Receive admissions decision: Accepted, Wait Pool, or Not Accepted. 7) If offered a place, complete required paperwork and payment per offer instructions. 8) Complete onboarding: orientation, bus registration, ASA sign-up, and set up communication platforms (Seesaw for Early Years/Primary; ManageBac for upper levels).
Admissions Details
SIS uses a wait pool rather than a strict numbered waitlist. Applicants who meet requirements but apply to a full grade are placed in the wait pool for that academic year. Position in the pool can change based on priority factors (siblings, expatriate/company priority). Applications do not automatically carry over to the next year; parents must request rollover or reapply from 1 December. Movement off the pool is unpredictable as offers depend on available seats, priority, and grade balance.
School Day
8:00–15:00 for Nursery through Grade 5; 8:30–15:30 for Grades 6–12. After-school activities (ASAs) are offered with an after-school bus service for students participating.
Student Life
Uniforms required for Nursery through Grade 10. Students in Grades 11 and 12 may wear either the uniform or business casual attire. Uniform pieces must come from the official uniform collection. On PE days, students wear the PE kit. Uniforms are worn daily on regular school days and for field trips.
Cafeteria services provided by ISS World, offering healthy fusion meals. Lunch is available with weekly menus published for the Jingshan, The Bay, and Net Valley campuses, with sample menus and dietary information available for reference.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Comprehensive developmental counselling programme addressing personal, social, emotional and academic needs, including individual and group counselling, classroom lessons and parent programmes. Primary counsellors support younger students; middle and high school counselling includes advisory and academic/career guidance with four-year planning. School-wide Wellbeing Week, Positive Discipline workshops and parent education events are offered.
Published Child Safeguarding Policy based on international law, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and Chinese law. All staff working directly with students undergo police clearance and international background checks before employment and receive annual training on recognising and reporting abuse and neglect. Students receive age-appropriate personal safety lessons.
Student Demographics
School Background
private