Shenzhen International Foundation College is a Advanced Placement (AP) / British Curriculum / Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge A Levels / Pearson Edexcel IGCSE / American Curriculum school in Shenzhen, China. Founded in 2004. It serves 300 students for students aged 14–17. Annual tuition ranges from $37,092 to $42,636 USD.
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Scholarships Available
SIFC operates the '拏云奖学金' scholarship scheme including entrance scholarships (full-tuition awards and tiered awards of ¥100,000/year, ¥50,000/year, ¥20,000/year, ¥10,000/year) and university-entry scholarships tied to particular destination universities. Contact admissions for current eligibility criteria, application process and renewal conditions.
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About
Shenzhen International Foundation College is a full boarding school located in Baoan District, Shenzhen, China, serving students aged 14 to 17. It is an International Affiliate member of the Boarding Schools' Association (BSA). The college offers 300 school places, with 270 dedicated boarding places.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
SIFC operates parallel American and British pathways (AP and A-Level/IGCSE) alongside specialised art and music programmes on an 'open art campus' connected to the International Art Exhibition Centre. The campus features specialist centres including a STEM/MIT FabLab, Tencent AI Lab, international music centre, basketball centre and modern pentathlon centre. A structured scholarship scheme ('拏云奖学金') offers tiered entrance and university-entry awards. The school also provides pre-university foundation and '3+1' articulation routes targeting both Western and Chinese university destinations.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 9-12 (Standard) | RMB 268,000 |
| Grade 9-12 (Arts/Music) | RMB 308,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 268,000 - 308,000. Application fee: $110.
Admissions Process
- 1Initial enquiry and school visit — contact admissions to request materials and confirm programmes available. 2) Submit formal application with ID, transcripts, photos and specialist materials (portfolio/recordings if applicable), plus application fee. 3) Register for entrance assessment and pay test fee. 4) Sit entrance assessment — 150-minute MAP-style computerised test (math, English, science); arts/music applicants also complete portfolio review or professional exam. 5) Interview — student interview and parent/guardian meeting. 6) Receive offer, conditional offer, or non-offer. 7) Sign enrolment agreement and pay deposit/tuition by stated deadline. 8) Complete pre-arrival administrative steps including health records, uniform orders and orientation.
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Boarding Life
Hotel-style student apartments. Weekday-only (approx. RMB 16,800/year) and full-week including weekends (approx. RMB 19,800/year) options reported. Boarding charged separately from tuition.
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Student Life
The school's standard first set of uniform is included in tuition; replacement sets and additional uniform purchases are charged separately.
Meals are not included in tuition and are charged separately.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
SIFC emphasises personalised pastoral development and whole-person education through the Student Individualised Growth Center and regular teacher mentoring, supporting student growth and personalised pathways. No published counselling service structure or named mental-health staff were found.
SIFC is an Education Bureau-approved full-time international school registered with Shenzhen authorities. No published child-protection policy, named Designated Safeguarding Lead, or detailed reporting procedures were found in public materials.
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School Background
Private Chinese international school approved by the Shenzhen Education Bureau and registered with Guangdong provincial education authorities and the China Scholarship Council.