Shen Wai International School is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Shenzhen, China. Founded in 2012. It serves 1,040 students for students aged 4–19. Annual tuition ranges from $15,305 to $27,536 USD.
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About
Shen Wai International School is a private, coeducational day school in Shenzhen, China, authorized as an IB World School since 2015. The school offers the complete IB continuum including the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme, with English as the language of instruction. Led by Head of School Mr Daniel Legault, the school serves an international community with a comprehensive curriculum spanning multiple IB disciplines.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Full IB continuum school (PYP, MYP, DP) in Shenzhen's Nanshan District, offering an English-medium international education for students aged 4–19.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Years 1-5 | USD 166,980 |
| Years 6-10 | USD 182,160 |
| Years 11-12 | USD 218,500 |
| Kindergarten (K2) | USD 121,400 |
Original currency: $15,305 - $27,536.
Admissions Process
- 1Check eligibility — at least one parent must hold foreign passport/residency; grade placement is age-based with September 1 cut-off. 2) Prepare documents including passport, birth certificate, recent school reports, health/immunisation records, and guardianship paperwork if applicable. 3) Submit online application and arrange a school tour or admissions meeting. 4) Undergo grade-specific assessment and interview to confirm academic level and English proficiency. 5) Receive offer letter, accept within deadline, and pay any placement deposit or tuition required. 6) Confirm local guardianship, residency/visa paperwork and health insurance meet Shenzhen and school requirements. 7) Attend orientation on start date; admissions are rolling subject to vacancies.
Admissions Details
SWIS does not publish a formal public waitlist policy. Places are offered on a rolling, vacancy basis; parents should keep their application active and contact Admissions directly to confirm whether a waitlist exists for a specific grade.
School Day
The school day runs approximately from 08:30 to 15:30, with options for supervised before/after care and an After-School Activities (ASA) programme.
Student Life
The school has a uniform requirement; no specific details or costs were published publicly.
There is a weekly menu for meals; on-site dining options are available.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
SWIS frames well-being as a core school value and reports that medical and counselling staff are available to support the community. The school operates anti-bullying measures and related pastoral procedures. Detailed mental-health policy or named externally run programmes are not published publicly.
The school maintains child-protection measures including safe-recruiting practices, police and reference checks for staff, an anti-bullying policy, and on-site security and medical personnel. It operates within local Shenzhen government regulatory frameworks as an accredited international school.
Student Demographics
School Background
private