Shenzhen American International School is a USA / IBPYP school in Shenzhen, China. Founded in 2005. Annual tuition ranges from $19,044 to $41,124 USD.
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Scholarships Available
SAIS offers several scholarship categories for the Bao'an campus including: High School Entrance Examination Scholarship, Top University Scholarship, Outstanding Student Scholarship, and Talent Scholarship (arts or sports). Applications require a 200–500 word personal statement, two recommendation letters, certified transcripts, and supporting evidence such as competition results or portfolios. Application deadlines are December 20 (spring entry) and June 30 (autumn entry). Partial scholarships have been awarded in practice. Scholarship Coordinator: Ms. Aleezer Li.
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About
Shenzhen American International School is a co-educational day school located in the Shekou district of Nanshan, Shenzhen, China. The school offers an American curriculum alongside the IB Primary Years Programme (IBPYP) with instruction in both English and Chinese.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- STEM
- Performing Arts
- Languages
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | RMB 278,000 |
| Grades 1-3 | RMB 208,000 |
| Grades 4-5 | RMB 228,000 |
| Grades 6-8 | RMB 258,000 |
| Kindergarten | RMB 188,000 |
| Early Education / Pre-K | RMB 168,000 |
| Grades 10-12 (DSE, HK ID) | RMB 98,000 |
| Grades 10-12 (A-Level/AP/IB) | RMB 278,000 |
| Grades 10-12 (DSE, non-HK ID) | RMB 138,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 138,000 - 298,000. Application fee: $276.
Admissions Process
- 1Contact admissions office to confirm availability, arrange campus tour, and clarify campus/programme. 2) Register a family account on OpenApply and complete the online application including programme and boarding preferences. 3) Submit required documents (passport, birth certificate, school reports, immunisation record, passport photos, SEN reports if applicable) and pay the non-refundable application fee of RMB 2,000. 4) School reviews application and may request placement testing, interview, or entrance examination, particularly for high school entry. 5) If an offer is issued, pay the non-refundable enrollment deposit of RMB 60,000 within five working days to secure the place. 6) Review the fee policy for grade-specific tuition, early-bird and payment schedule options. 7) Select and pay for optional services including boarding, meals, transport, and school fund/uniform fees. 8) Review withdrawal and refund policy; prepare immunisation and medical documentation; begin visa/residence permit process if required.
Admissions Details
No formal public waitlist policy is published. If an enrollment deposit is not paid by the required deadline, the school reserves the right to offer the place to other applicants. Parents are advised to contact admissions directly to enquire about waitlist handling for oversubscribed grades.
School Day
School office hours are Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00. Specific daily timetables by grade are not published publicly. Boarding students follow a campus schedule that includes after-school activities, enrichment classes, and supervised self-study in the evenings.
Student Life
Parents order uniform sets via the school's online uniform store; costs vary by size and season. A one-time school fund/uniform fee of RMB 20,000 applies to new students.
Chefs from star-rated hotels prepare a diverse range of Chinese and Western dishes. Meals are nutritionally balanced and reflect an international palate. Staff and students dine together in the same canteen to enable interaction and timely feedback on dining needs.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
School counselors provide both group sessions on age-appropriate mental health topics and individual one-to-one counselling. The Student Development Center, led by Ms. Aleezer Li, serves as the focal point for student support and college counselling. Boarding students benefit from a Home Parent programme designed to create a supportive, home-like environment.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding and child-protection policies on its website.
Student Demographics
School Background
private