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British Curriculum International Schools in Shenzhen, China

Compare 8 British Curriculum international schools in Shenzhen, China. Filter by curriculum, fees (average RMB 235,038), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
8
Curricula
12
Average annual fee
RMB 235,038
Fee range
RMB 138,000 – 360,300
More school facts
Most common curriculum
Cambridge A Levels (7 schools)
Average school size
706 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Shenzhen College of International Education
Oldest
Shenzhen College of International Education (2003)
With boarding
6
About international schools in Shenzhen, China

British-curriculum international schools in Shenzhen typically deliver the English National Curriculum adapted for an international student body, commonly preparing older pupils for Cambridge/IGCSE and GCE A-Level or comparable qualifications. Instruction is overwhelmingly in English, though most schools teach Mandarin Chinese as a core or additional language and some offer bilingual strands or extra-language support. Annual tuition at British-curriculum schools in Shenzhen is high relative to China's public system, with published headline fees commonly in the low-to-high hundreds of thousands of RMB and additional levies for exams, activities and capital funds that are not always included in the advertised figure. Admissions usually follow an August/September academic year start; families should budget time for online applications, entrance tests or interviews and for providing passport/visa documentation because many international schools are regulated to admit foreign-passport, Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan or overseas-resident children rather than mainland Chinese nationals.

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The modern architectural facade of Merchiston International School under a clear blue sky.
Merchiston International School Shenzhen logo

Merchiston International School Shenzhen

EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum · Ages 4 to 18

RMB 138,000 - 148,000
Ages 4 to 18 years
EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP)
Instructs in English
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The curved facade and main entrance of Shenzhen American International School.
Shenzhen American International School logo

Shenzhen American International School

IB (PYP), IB (DP) · Ages 3 to 18

RMB 138,000 - 298,000
Ages 3 to 18 years
IB (PYP), IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP), Cambridge A Levels, Montessori Curriculum
Instructs in English
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Harrow Hong Kong Children School Shenzhen Qianhai — international school in Shenzhen, China
Harrow Hong Kong Children School Shenzhen Qianhai logo

Harrow Hong Kong Children School Shenzhen Qianhai

IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 2 to 18

RMB 185,400 - 252,700
Ages 2 to 18 years
IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Instructs in English, Mandarin and Cantonese
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Recognise International Academy campus building surrounded by greenery.
Recognise International Academy logo

Recognise International Academy

EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum · Ages 4 to 16

RMB 141,000
Ages 4 to 16 years
EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum
Instructs in English
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Main signage of Shenzhen International Foundation College
Shenzhen International Foundation College logo

Shenzhen International Foundation College

Advanced Placement (AP), British Curriculum · Ages 14 to 18

RMB 268,000 - 308,000
Ages 14 to 18 years
Advanced Placement (AP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, American Curriculum
Instructs in English, English and English
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An aerial view of the modern rooftop gardens and campus at SCIE.
Shenzhen College of International Education logo

Shenzhen College of International Education

Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels · Ages 14 to 18

RMB 273,000 - 303,000
Ages 14 to 18 years
Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP)
Instructs in English
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An expansive view of the modern academic buildings at Harrow Shenzhen.
Harrow International School Shenzhen logo

Harrow International School Shenzhen

EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum · Ages 2 to 18

RMB 291,400 - 360,300
Ages 2 to 18 years
EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Instructs in English
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The King's School Shenzhen International — international school in Shenzhen, China
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The King's School Shenzhen International

EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Primary) · Ages 2 to 18

RMB 205,000 - 309,800
Ages 2 to 18 years
EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Instructs in English
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FAQs for China

What does “British curriculum” mean in a Shenzhen international school?
In Shenzhen a British-curriculum school usually bases learning on the English National Curriculum and progresses to international Cambridge IGCSEs and GCE A-Levels (or equivalent external qualifications) in the secondary years. Schools adapt syllabuses for an international cohort, but the structure - primary national curriculum foundations, followed by IGCSE in mid-secondary and A-Level in sixth form - is the common pattern.
How much should I expect to pay each year?
Published tuition for British-curriculum international schools in Shenzhen varies by school and age, with headline annual fees commonly ranging from the mid-hundreds of thousands of RMB to higher figures at premium schools, and city averages reported in the low-to-mid hundreds of thousands of RMB. Remember that the advertised tuition often excludes extras such as international examination fees, school meals, transport and one-off capital or registration levies, so factor those into your family budget.
Who is eligible to enrol at these international schools?
Many Shenzhen international schools are licensed to admit children holding foreign passports, and separately recognise Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan travel documents or overseas residency; mainland Chinese nationals are generally restricted from attending foreign-passport schools except where local regulations or specific private schools allow it. Check each school’s admissions policy for exact eligibility rules because there are different categories of schools and some local private institutions operate open enrollment for mainland students under different licences.
When should we apply and what does the process involve?
The school year typically starts in August or September, and popular British-curriculum schools run rolling or cohort-based intake cycles with application rounds, written assessments in English and mathematics, and interviews for shortlisted candidates. Apply several months ahead of your target start date, prepare certified passport and residency documents, and ask the school for its specific testing and offer timetable since assessment dates and waiting lists vary between schools.
Will my child learn Mandarin at a British-curriculum school in Shenzhen?
Yes; most British-curriculum schools in Shenzhen teach Mandarin Chinese as a curriculum subject and some provide additional programmes for Chinese-speaking pupils or heritage language classes. Schools also commonly offer English language support (EAL) for non-native speakers and extra-curricular Mandarin or immersion options, but the depth of Mandarin provision and whether a true bilingual pathway exists differ between schools, so review each school’s language programme details before deciding.