Harrow Hong Kong Children School Shenzhen Qianhai vs Shen Wai International School

	H Harrow Hong Kong Children School Shenzhen Qianhai Shenzhen, China	S Shen Wai International School Shenzhen, China
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RMB 185,400 - 252,700	Fees / year RMB 121,400 - 218,500
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 780
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Mandarin, Cantonese	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2023	Opened 2012
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Harrow Hong Kong Children School Shenzhen Qianhai is located at No.1 KeChuang Road 6, Nanshan District, Shenzhen City. It is in the Shenzhen Qianhai area within the Greater Bay Area.	Location Shen Wai International School is on 29 Baishi 3rd Road in Nanshan District, Shenzhen (518053). The campus is in the Shenzhen Bay / Nanshan area and is reachable by city roads and public transport; the school website lists the full address and contact number for directions and visits.
Stages	Stages Kindergarten (Pre-K to K3); Primary School (Grade 1-6); Secondary School (Grade 7-12). The school provides for students from age 2 to 18.	Stages SWIS is an IB continuum school offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), serving roughly ages 4–18 (Pre‑K/Kindergarten through Grade 12).
School type	School type Boarding	School type Co‑educational day school (no boarding). The school is government‑invested/non‑profit and serves expatriate families as well as residents from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme providing tailored English language support.	Additional learning support The school provides English language support (EAL) and additional learning / special‑education resources, and has counselling services and access to educational‑psychology support; some specialised services may be provided for a fee—contact Admissions for specifics.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation The school is not affiliated with a foreign country; it is invested by the Shenzhen municipal government and operates as an international school serving the local expatriate community and Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan residents.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation SWIS is secular and does not have a religious affiliation.
School day structure	School day structure Boarders follow a structured and fixed daily schedule with dedicated evening prep time and guided study.	School day structure Published information indicates a typical school day runs approximately from 08:30 to 15:30, with options for supervised before/after care and an After‑School Activities (ASA) programme. Check the school calendar or Admissions for exact daily bell times for each division.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details The school offers a school‑bus service for families; bus availability, routes, pick‑up points and fees are organised through the school and can change each year. Parents relocating from overseas should request the current route map, operating company (if any) and fee schedule from Admissions before arrival.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Assessment fee - A non-refundable, non-transferable assessment fee of RMB 3,000 is required for each application. Facility deposit - A facility deposit of RMB 25,000 is required. The school reserves the right to offset any amounts owed by parents against this deposit; the refund of the deposit is subject to the school's Terms and Conditions. Tuition and boarding fees (2025/26) — amounts in RMB - Tuition fees are billed per academic year and are payable in two instalments as shown below. Parents complete payment of Tuition and Boarding Fees in two instalments directly to the school. - Pre-K: Yearly tuition RMB 185,400 — First instalment RMB 92,700; Second instalment RMB 92,700. - K1: Yearly tuition RMB 185,400 — First instalment RMB 92,700; Second instalment RMB 92,700. - K2: Yearly tuition RMB 185,400 — First instalment RMB 92,700; Second instalment RMB 92,700. - K3: Yearly tuition RMB 185,400 — First instalment RMB 92,700; Second instalment RMB 92,700. - Grade 1: Yearly tuition RMB 185,400 — First instalment RMB 92,700; Second instalment RMB 92,700. - Grade 2: Yearly tuition RMB 185,400 — First instalment RMB 92,700; Second instalment RMB 92,700. - Grade 3: Yearly tuition RMB 185,400 — First instalment RMB 92,700; Second instalment RMB 92,700. - Grade 4: Yearly tuition RMB 185,400 — First instalment RMB 92,700; Second instalment RMB 92,700. - Grade 5: Yearly tuition RMB 185,400 — First instalment RMB 92,700; Second instalment RMB 92,700. - Grade 6: Yearly tuition RMB 185,400 — First instalment RMB 92,700; Second instalment RMB 92,700. - Grade 7: Yearly tuition RMB 219,100 — First instalment RMB 109,550; Second instalment RMB 109,550. - Grade 8: Yearly tuition RMB 219,100 — First instalment RMB 109,550; Second instalment RMB 109,550. - Grade 9: Yearly tuition RMB 219,100 — First instalment RMB 109,550; Second instalment RMB 109,550. - Grade 10: Yearly tuition RMB 252,700 — First instalment RMB 126,350; Second instalment RMB 126,350. - Grade 11: Yearly tuition RMB 252,700 — First instalment RMB 126,350; Second instalment RMB 126,350. - Grade 12: Yearly tuition RMB 252,700 — First instalment RMB 126,350; Second instalment RMB 126,350. Boarding fees - Boarding fee for an academic year is RMB 102,000 — First instalment RMB 51,000; Second instalment RMB 51,000. Boarding fees are paid according to the school billing schedule. Sibling discount - Discounts for siblings attending concurrently: - Second child: no discount. - Third child: 5%. - Fourth child: 10%. - Fifth child and subsequent children: 15%. Other costs and fees - School uniform: Uniforms are designed by the school and parents purchase uniforms directly from appointed manufacturers; parents pay uniform costs themselves. - School bus: School bus fee is RMB 19,000 per school year (including tax). The bus fee payment cycle and method follow the school tuition fee cycle; a school bus agreement must be signed before using the service. - Catering: Catering is charged on a consumption basis by contracted vendors; parents pay catering charges as consumed. - Textbooks and learning materials: Some textbooks and supplementary exercise books published in Hong Kong are purchased directly from the contracted textbook company and must be paid for by parents. - Other possible charges: When applicable, parents may be invoiced separately for examination fees, certain extracurricular activities, expeditions, trips, and additional materials. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and boarding fees are payable in two instalments; the amounts for each grade are split into equal first and second instalments as listed above. Parents complete payment of these instalments directly to the school. For the school's fee ledger and billing dates, parents must follow the invoices issued by the school. Withdrawal and refund information - A full Term's Notice must be given in writing when withdrawing a student. If a full Term's Notice is not provided, a Term's Fees in lieu will be due and payable at the rate applicable on the invoice date even if the place is subsequently filled. - The assessment fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. The facility deposit refund is handled in accordance with the Terms and Conditions signed by parents and the school. Fee payment options and enquiries - Specific payment methods (for example, bank transfer or credit card) are not detailed in the published fee summary; payment is completed directly to the school following the invoicing instructions provided by the school. For fee- or payment-method enquiries contact the Admissions team at admissions@harrowhkcsshenzhen.cn or by telephone: - Ms Feng (PreK–Grade 3): +86 135 3820 2405 - Ms Wu (Grade 4–8): +86 135 3820 3405 - Ms Chen (Grade 9 and above): +86 138 2351 3946.	Fee details Fees overview - Annual tuition by year group (amounts shown in RMB): - Kindergarten (4‑year‑old / K2): [RMB 121,400] per year; per term (approx.): [RMB 40,467] (annual ÷ 3, shown as an approximate per‑term figure). - Kindergarten 3 / Year 0 and Years 1–5 (Early Primary): [RMB 166,980] per year; per term (approx.): [RMB 55,660]. - Years 6–10 (Lower & Upper Secondary): [RMB 182,160] per year; per term (approx.): [RMB 60,720]. - Years 11–12 (IB Diploma / Sixth Form): [RMB 218,500] per year; per term (approx.): [RMB 72,833]. Application / enrolment fees - No explicit, separate application fee or one‑off enrolment/deposit amount was located in the publicly available fee summaries consulted. Public fee summaries present annual tuition figures but do not publish a distinct application charge in the sources reviewed. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school follows an August–June academic year (three‑term school year). Annual tuition figures are published; the sources consulted do not publish a detailed term billing schedule (for example exact term percentages or instalment due dates). Where a per‑term amount is required below, it is shown as an approximate value calculated by dividing the published annual fee by three. Boarding / accommodation fees - Shen Wai International School is listed as a day school (no boarding programme shown in the public profiles consulted). No boarding or residential fees were published in the sources reviewed. Other costs and typical additional charges - Uniform: the school is listed as having a uniform requirement, but no published uniform cost was found in the public fee summaries reviewed. - Transport (school bus): transport is offered according to school profile summaries; no specific bus fees or routes/prices were published in the fee summaries consulted. - Examination, materials, extra‑curricular and assessment fees: the publicly available fee summaries reviewed show annual tuition levels but do not itemise textbook, exam (IB examination) or co‑curricular charges. These kinds of additional charges are commonly billed separately at many schools, but no itemised list or amounts were found in the sources consulted. Refunds and refundable deposits - No explicit refund policy, refundable deposit amount, or step‑by‑step refund procedure for fees was located in the public fee materials that were available to the sources consulted. The published summaries provide annual tuition figures but do not publish a detailed refund/refund‑schedule statement. Accepted payment methods and practical payment notes - The public fee summaries consulted do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit card, or local cashiers). Contact details for the school are published and may be used to confirm current payment methods: phone +86 755 8654 1200 and email office@swis.cn. Summary of sources consulted and limitations - Confirmed items above (the published annual tuition figures by grade band) come from recent publicly available school‑profile and fee summary pages. The sources consulted publish annual tuition amounts but do not publish detailed line‑item charges (for example a named application fee, explicit enrolment deposit, exact per‑term billing proportions or formal refund wording) in the materials accessible through those summaries. Consequently, per‑term figures above are shown as approximations (annual fee divided by three) to provide a term‑level view when a per‑term number is required; those per‑term figures are inferences based on the published annual amounts.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Boarding mirrors Harrow School in the UK. The Boarding House provides a home-away-from-home environment with a House Master or Mistress and designated House Parents; dedicated academic tutors are available in the evenings, and a structured schedule with a fixed routine and an electronic device policy supports focused study. Boarders benefit from progress tracking across academic, social, physical, emotional and psychological development, and from leadership opportunities such as mentoring younger peers. The language environment is immersive, with English, Cantonese and Putonghua used for daily communication, and an EAL Programme provides tailored English support. Boarders have full access to the school's facilities and can participate in a wide range of co-curricular activities. Boarding options include Single, Double and Triple rooms, with rooms randomly allocated and opportunities to switch rooms during the year.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school has a Uniform Policy. All students must wear the school uniform when attending school or representing the School. Formal uniform is worn on Tuesday and Thursday; PE uniform is worn on Monday and Wednesday for morning activities, with a requirement to switch to PE attire for physical activity on other PE days. Uniform items vary by year group, with Pre-K to K3 using summer and winter sets (including boater, polo shirt, shorts or winter trousers, etc.), and G1–G12 wearing blazer, shirt, tie (elastic for G1–3, knot for G4–6 and above) with appropriate bottoms; black leather shoes are required and uniforms must be neat, tucked in and ironed with top buttons secured. Optional items include items such as a woolen jumper, and items like a school bag and apron are used for specific activities.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options There is a weekly menu for meals; on-site dining options are available.
House system	House system The House System is a core feature of Harrow's campus life. Each student is admitted to a House, which has a distinctive name, colours, flags and costumes, creating a personalised learning environment and a sense of honour and belonging. House Masters and tutors know every student, supporting them academically, socially and personally; the system fosters cross-year bonds and community. House activities include inter-house events and broader college activities such as sports days, charity events, dance and music competitions, and athletics. Both day and boarding students belong to a House, providing a small, connected community within the larger school.	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is owned and operated by Asia International School Limited (AISL) and is part of the AISL Harrow Schools network. AISL owns and operates Harrow-branded schools and kindergartens in Asia, and HHKCS Shenzhen Qianhai has AISL governors on its board. The AISL governance structure is reflected in the Harrow Hong Kong Children School Shenzhen Qianhai's leadership and board membership.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Kindergarten children benefit from a multi-faceted AISL Harrow designed curriculum tailored for our youngest learners. Students in Grade 1 to Grade 9 follow the Hong Kong curriculum, fully integrating the culture of the Greater Bay Area. In Grades 10 to 12, students can opt for either the DSE or IBDP curriculum. The Harrow Values—Courage, Honour, Fellowship and Humility—are embedded throughout the education experience and guide students to act with integrity, embrace challenges, and build strong relationships. The six Harrow leadership attributes are woven into the fabric of the curriculum: contributing positively to the community; applying knowledge with compassion; solving problems collaboratively; solving problems creatively; making fair and just choices; facing challenges with determination.	Curriculum details Shen Wai International School (SWIS) delivers the full International Baccalaureate continuum—Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The school serves students from Pre‑Kindergarten through Grade 12 and teaches in English while maintaining a structured Mandarin/Chinese language and culture programme. In the middle years (MYP, typically Grades 6–10) SWIS follows the MYP framework and prepares students for MYP certification/e‑assessment at the end of Year 10. Upper secondary (Grades 11–12) follows the IB Diploma: students choose subjects across the DP groups (languages, sciences, mathematics, individuals & societies, the arts) and complete the DP core—Theory of Knowledge, Creativity‑Activity‑Service and the extended essay—along with external DP examinations. SWIS is accredited by international bodies and integrates the IB inquiry‑based approach with co‑curricular arts, STEM and cultural learning.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates go on to top universities worldwide. The school supports dual-path routes through DSE or IB Diploma Programme to prepare students for admission to leading higher education institutions.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented A Super-curriculum supplements the regular curriculum with clubs, guest speakers, debates, public speaking and competitions to challenge students beyond examinations. There is a strong STEAM focus with facilities and activities designed to develop critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving skills.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Pastoral Care provides personalised support and guidance. Small class sizes and the House system help ensure every student is known by name and understood in terms of strengths and areas for improvement. The home room in the Lower School and the House in the Upper School anchor student wellbeing, including attention to life outside school and celebration of successes, with staff prepared to support students through difficulties and life's challenges.	Social & emotional learning SWIS identifies well‑being as a core school value and states that elements of well‑being are incorporated across units of study from Kindergarten through Diploma; the school highlights areas such as health, self‑management, collaboration, respect and relationships in its community description. Public reporting about SWIS notes the school develops expectations and procedures linked to well‑being and that well‑being is embedded in curriculum planning. The school also reports having medical and counselling staff available to the community. Specific named SEL programmes or a published, standalone SEL curriculum are not detailed on the school's public pages.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) Publicly available job adverts and recruitment listings show SWIS has recruited for Learning Support / Secondary Learning Support roles, indicating the school operates an in‑school learning support function. These listings suggest the presence of staff who support learners with additional needs, but the school's public materials do not specify which categories of Special Educational Needs (for example, specific learning disabilities, ASD, sensory impairments, etc.) it will or will not support. SWIS is not described in public sources as a specialist SEN institution. For clarity on individual student needs and specialist provision the school should be contacted directly.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Bi-literate and Trilingual: Mandarin, English and Cantonese proficiency. The teaching faculty includes Native English Teachers (NETs) who have a thorough working knowledge of HKEDB's English Language Curriculum or England's Early Years Foundation Stage. In Kindergarten, the approach strengthens the mother tongue while learning the second and third languages; primary learning languages are Traditional Chinese characters and English, with reading and early literacy emphasized; in secondary, students are guided to apply bi-literate and trilingual skills in more complex work.	English as an additional language The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL. Public pages and summary profiles for SWIS that are available do not include a described EAL/ESL programme, dedicated EAL staff, or explicit EAL entry/support procedures. If you need confirmation of EAL provision or assessment procedures, contact the school directly.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Pastoral Care underpins safe, academically successful and fulfilled students. The school provides personalised support and a sense of community through small class sizes and the House system, with ongoing attention to students' wellbeing and collaboration with parents to support each child on their journey.	Mental wellbeing SWIS publicly frames well‑being as a school priority and reports that medical and counselling staff are available to support the community. External profiles of the school describe wellbeing being elevated to a core value and note the school operates anti‑bullying measures and related pastoral procedures. The school's publicly available material does not publish a detailed mental‑health policy or named, externally run mental‑health programmes on its website; for specifics on school counselling qualifications, caseload, or referral pathways you should request those details from the school.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school is committed to the safety and protection of children. All staff and visitors comply with safeguarding policies and procedures; safeguarding is central to the Harrow ethos; robust procedures ensure that at‑risk children receive effective support, protection and justice. The school aligns with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and requires comprehensive safeguarding training for all staff, with regular audits by International Child Protection Advisors (ICPA).	Safeguarding Public reporting about SWIS states the school maintains child‑protection measures that include safe‑recruiting practices, police and reference checks for staff, an anti‑bullying policy, and on‑site security and medical personnel. These statements appear in external profiles summarising the school's safeguarding and safety procedures. The school is also listed on Shenzhen government education pages as an accredited international school, which indicates it operates within local regulatory frameworks. The school's full written safeguarding/child‑protection policy and implementation details are not published in full on the public pages found; request the school's safeguarding policy directly for complete, current documentation.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The campus is located in the Greater Bay Area and covers 25,334 sqm with a gross floor area of 77,315 sqm, and can accommodate around 1,400 students, including 218 boarders from Grade 4 and above. It is an inner-city site with a lawn area where the main sports grounds and outdoor activity spaces are located, creating a vibrant campus environment. The School adopts a student-centric campus design with facilities that support a holistic approach to education, including spaces for sports, libraries, breakout areas, canteens and lecture theatres for easy movement between teaching and activity spaces. The campus supports learning across science, technology, arts, and physical education, enabling collaboration, exploration and socialising.	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The outdoor natural grass soccer pitch is encircled by a 250m track. The indoor facilities include a 1,280 sqm multi-purpose sports hall with three basketball courts and an indoor temperature- and humidity-regulated 8 x 23m swimming pool (1,000 sqm). There is also an outdoor basketball court.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities There are 72 classrooms (9 for kindergarten, 63 for primary and secondary). A Grand Auditorium of 1,350 sqm accommodates 720 in the audience. Science and Technology learning spaces include 11 science laboratories, 6 computer rooms, 1 Flight Simulator Cabin, and 1 Innovation Centre for STEAM learning. Art and music facilities comprise 7 music rooms and ensemble practice rooms, 18 music practice rooms, 3 dance rooms, and 5 visual arts rooms. Libraries serve primary/secondary students (812 sqm) and kindergarten (170 sqm).	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The School offers a range of Co-Curricular Activities led by skilled experts; these activities cover sport, art, music and drama and are an expectation, not an extra. The Co-Curricular Activities Programme broadens horizons, instills a sense of adventure and fosters leadership attributes. The AISL Talents Programme develops Harrow core values of honour, fellowship, courage and humility, with opportunities in creative arts (music, drama and visual art). The AISL Music Festival is a signature event that provides learning opportunities for young musicians.	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History HHarow Hong Kong Children School Shenzhen Qianhai opened in September 2023 as AISL's fourth Harrow-branded school in the Greater Bay Area. The school blends Hong Kong education with AISL's experience and Harrow's 450-year heritage, offering dual pathways that include the Hong Kong curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The Harrow partnership is overseen by Harrow International Schools Limited, acting as the representative of Harrow UK; Harrow UK governors visit AISL Harrow schools twice yearly to conduct quality assurance. The AISL Harrow network in Asia includes Harrow Hong Kong Children School and other Harrow campuses, all rooted in Harrow's heritage dating back to Harrow School in the UK (founded in 1572).	History Shen Wai International School (SWIS) is the international section of Shenzhen Foreign Languages School and operates as a government‑invested, non‑profit institution. The school opened in the early 2010s (sources report 2011 or 2012). It was built to serve children of expatriate workers as well as permanent residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan and was planned with capacity and facilities for roughly 1,080 students. Since opening SWIS has pursued international accreditations and authorization to offer the IB continuum.
Community	Community The core of campus life is the House System, which creates a close, personalised learning community with Housemasters and tutors who know each student well and support them academically, socially, and pastorally. Houses foster a sense of belonging and organise activities such as sports days, charity events, dances, music and other events, linking students across different years to build a family atmosphere. School life is complemented by ongoing community activities highlighted in School News, including events like the World Premiere of QUIET, the Harrow HKCS Winter Fair (2025), and various home–school collaboration initiatives.	Community SWIS's student body is multinational, drawing mainly from expatriate families and residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. The school stages a range of cultural and community events — examples in recent years include a Primary Years Programme (PYP) Chinese Ensemble concert highlighting traditional instruments and a TEDxYouth event held in 2019. SWIS also runs seasonal and schoolwide activities such as art exhibitions, International Children's Day celebrations and winter festivals that bring together students, families and staff.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association Friends of Harrow (FoH) is the active parent–school association across AISL Harrow Schools, led by the school's Parent Affairs Officer. FoH provides additional activities and support beyond the usual provision, such as festive parties, end‑of‑year celebrations, and support for musical events, and it undertakes fundraising for worthy causes while not being involved in school governance. It organises events that strengthen the community—welcoming new parents, an annual Harrow Fair, coffee mornings, and other community activities—and enables parental representation through class, subject, phase, House, or sports‑team representatives. An annual Harrow Fair and a range of parent engagement opportunities are part of the school's parental engagement framework.	Parent teacher association The SWIS Parent and Teacher Association (PTA) coordinates volunteer support, family activities and community health and fundraising initiatives. In May 2018 the PTA organized a “Healthy Living Month,” which included weekly Healthy Snack Giving Days and a range of parent‑led fitness and wellbeing activities. PTA members frequently serve as parent volunteers at performances and school events; parent representatives are documented as speaking and expressing support at occasions such as the PYP Chinese Ensemble concert. The PTA also helps run seasonal gatherings (for example winter celebrations and International Children's Day), supports after‑school activity programs and coordinates fundraising or service projects linked to the school community. Overall, the PTA's work at SWIS appears to be event‑focused and volunteer‑driven, providing logistical coordination, parent outreach and hands‑on support for school activities.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school runs a Super-curriculum to extend learning beyond exams with clubs, guest speakers, debates and public speaking. STEAM-focused offerings provide activities and facilities that develop critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving, including high-tech resources like flight simulators. Students are encouraged to apply knowledge to new, challenging situations and to communicate ideas clearly.	Academic & intellectual The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the IB Diploma Programme (DP).
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Creative arts are emphasised through the AISL Talents Programme, which develops music, drama and visual art. Students perform and participate in arts events, competitions and showcases that build confidence and personal growth. The AISL Music Festival provides high-quality opportunities for young musicians.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school is bi-literate and trilingual, with proficiency in Mandarin, English and Cantonese. Instruction focuses on developing language skills across the three languages from early years through secondary, supporting reading and literacy in multiple languages. The programme promotes International Mindedness and celebrates local and national festivals to deepen cultural understanding.	Cultural & language Chinese language content on the site includes translations: 入学申请 → Admissions; 招生流程 → Admissions Process; 校园参观 → Campus Tours. The Chinese text "中文版网站即将上线，敬请期待" translates as "The Chinese version of the website is coming soon. Please stay tuned." The Chinese text "如需浏览中文版招生页面，请点击" translates as "If you wish to view the Chinese admissions page, please click."
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Sports and house activities are central to student life; every student participates in sports, clubs and house events, with many specialising in one or more sports under expert coaching. Participation in cocurricular activities includes performing arts and debates, and engagement with clubs that broaden horizons and foster leadership.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service Charity events are part of House activities, with students engaging in community service and volunteering as part of the school's culture.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The House System is central to campus life and fosters leadership and a sense of belonging. Housemasters and tutors provide personalised guidance, and senior students mentor younger pupils; a range of activities such as sports days, charity events and competitions offer leadership opportunities.	Leadership & professional College counseling is available. Admissions are processed online via OpenApply (swis.openapply.cn). ManageBac is used for student information. The address is 29, Baishi 3rd Road, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China 518053; Tel +86 755 8654 1200.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Pastoral Care provides personalised support within a small-class context and within a House structure, ensuring students are known by name and receive guidance for wellbeing. The safeguarding framework and collaboration with families promote safe and fulfilling student lives.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Athletics and co-curricular activities are offered. Health and safety services are provided, and counseling is available. A weekly menu is provided.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Languages taught: Mandarin, English and Cantonese. The program runs from Kindergarten through Secondary School (ages 2–18). In Kindergarten, traditional Chinese characters and English are central, with guidance to learn Putonghua and with Cantonese allowed in Chinese classes under supervision. In Primary and Secondary, students continue to develop bi-literate and tri-lingual skills with language support and English-language curriculum.	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school provides bi-literate and trilingual education in Mandarin, English and Cantonese. It serves students from Kindergarten through Secondary School (ages 2–18). Kindergarten strengthens the mother tongue as a foundation for learning the second and third languages. In Primary, Chinese and English literacy are developed with language support; in Secondary, students apply their tri-lingual skills with higher fluency.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs The language program spans three languages—Mandarin, English and Cantonese—across the Kindergarten to Secondary years, creating a tri-lingual linguistic environment. Kindergarten emphasizes strengthening the mother tongue to support learning of the other two languages. Primary focuses on Chinese and English literacy with targeted language support; Secondary fosters higher fluency in all three languages.	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations - International Baccalaureate (IB) — Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). SWIS is listed on the IB's official school directory as an IB World School; the IB pages list the authorisation dates for each programme (PYP authorised 30 Mar 2015; MYP authorised 26 Jan 2016; DP authorised 27 Mar 2017). These programme authorisations indicate the school has met IB requirements to deliver each programme and is subject to IB review and quality checks. - Council of International Schools (CIS) — accredited. CIS published a re-accreditation notice for Shen Wai International School dated 13 December 2023. CIS accreditation is an external review process focused on whole‑school quality, governance, student welfare and international-mindedness; it signals the school has met CIS standards and is committed to ongoing improvement. - Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC / ACS WASC) — accredited (as stated in Shenzhen government and other public school directories). WASC accreditation (through ACS WASC) is a regional/international accreditation process that evaluates schoolwide student learning, continuous improvement processes and institutional integrity; many universities and external bodies recognise WASC accreditation as evidence of quality and transferability of secondary-school credentials. Note: the school's WASC accreditation is reported on official local government and reputable school-directory pages, but an ACS WASC directory entry for SWIS was not located in the sources I could fetch during this check; I can verify further with ACS WASC or the school itself if you would like.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. APPLICATION. Applications have limited openings for each academic year, so early submission is encouraged. Applications will be considered only if seats are available; contact the admissions team to understand vacancies. Citizenship/residency categories determine priority, including children of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan residents (priority to those who work and live in the Qianhai Cooperation Zone); children with foreign passports (priority to those with a parent holding a foreign passport and living in Qianhai); children of Returning Overseas Talents (priority to those in the Qianhai Cooperation Zone); and children of Overseas Chinese (priority to those who work and live in the Qianhai Cooperation Zone). Special considerations for Hong Kong residents include two categories: Category 1 where one parent and the child are Hong Kong Permanent Residents, and Category 2 where the child is a Hong Kong Permanent Resident born in Hong Kong with both parents residing on the mainland. The successful applicant must demonstrate sufficient Chinese and English to access the curriculum. Parents of students with Special Educational Needs should consult with the admissions office before applying, as Harrow Hong Kong Children School Shenzhen Qianhai does not have facilities or staff to educate children with severe learning needs. The admission process varies by age; families should contact the admissions office for detailed information regarding the application process.	Admissions 1. Check eligibility and timing. Shen Wai International School (SWIS) primarily serves children of the expatriate community and residents of Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan; at least one parent must normally hold foreign passport/residency and local guardianship rules require students to live in Shenzhen with a parent or an approved guardian. Confirm your child's age against the school's cut-off date (September 1) because grade placement is age-based. See the school's admissions criteria for these restrictions and rolling-entry notes. 2. Prepare required documents. Parents should be ready to provide documentary proof of the items above (passport information page and any relevant residence/visa pages), the child's birth certificate, recent school reports or transcripts, and standard health/immunisation records; if you are using a guardian, bring the appropriate power of attorney/guardianship paperwork. SWIS requires applicants to show they can access an English-language curriculum, so evidence of recent school reports or any English test results can speed placement. If your child has identified special educational needs, discuss these with admissions before applying so the school can confirm whether it can meet those needs. 3. Submit the online application and school tour/ enquiry. Use the school's Apply Online link and the Admissions page to start an application and to arrange a tour or admissions meeting; the official admissions page is the primary entry point for applications and enquiries. Be aware that some international schools charge a non-refundable application fee or require a one-time first-year payment/placement charge — parents should check the specific payment/fee instructions shown on the offer or fee schedule. Keep records of application submission and any reference/application IDs the school provides. 4. Assessment and interview/placement. SWIS expects applicants to demonstrate sufficient English and may use grade-specific assessments or interviews to check academic level and English proficiency; each grade can have a tailored process and placement is based on results and available places. For younger children the school may use age-appropriate observation or interviews, while older children are typically assessed with school reports and subject-specific checks. Ask Admissions in advance what format (in-person or online) the assessment and interview will take for your child's grade. 5. Offer, acceptance and payment. If a place is offered you will usually receive a written Offer Letter or invoice that specifies the deadline to accept and any placement deposit or tuition payment required to secure the place. SWIS's published tuition schedule shows annual tuition bands by year group, and the first-year or placement financial requirements can be higher than the annual tuition shown; read the offer carefully for one‑time fees and payment deadlines. Keep the payment receipt and confirm enrolment steps (medical forms, transport, uniform orders) after the school acknowledges your payment. 6. Visa, guardianship and local compliance. Before your child's first day, confirm that local guardianship, residency/visa paperwork and any health insurance or immunisation records meet Shenzhen and school requirements — SWIS will not accept students who do not meet local guardianship rules. If your family's situation requires a guardian in Shenzhen, arrange the legal documents well before arrival so the school can complete registration. Contact Admissions for any school-specific local-compliance instructions. 7. Start date, orientation and ongoing communication. SWIS operates on a rolling-admissions basis where places are confirmed subject to vacancies; when your child starts expect an orientation (or grade-level entry procedure) and possible short-term monitoring or placement adjustments as teachers confirm appropriate class groupings. Keep in regular contact with the Admissions office and the relevant Head of Division during the first weeks so any academic or pastoral adjustments can be made promptly. If anything in your family situation changes (arrival date, guardian, residency), notify Admissions immediately.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist SWIS publicly describes admissions as rolling and that places are offered according to enrolment limits and vacancies; the school's published admissions information does not include a public, detailed waitlist policy. That means: when a grade is full the school typically manages new applications on a vacancy basis (often by holding records of applicants and offering places as they become available), but there is no formal, publicly posted waitlist procedure or guaranteed position published on the website or directory listings. Parents should therefore assume places are offered by vacancy and should keep their application active (and confirm their interest) with Admissions; for a definitive answer about whether SWIS will keep a formal waitlist for a specific grade and how applicants are prioritised, contact the Admissions office directly using the school's admissions contact.
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