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BASIS International School Shenzhen

China, Shenzhen

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The school at a glance
Fees RMB 264,160 - 326,760
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1000
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Introduction

BASIS International School Shenzhen (BISZ) is a co‑educational international day school located in Shekou/Net Valley, Nanshan District, Shenzhen (No. 198 Yanshan Road). The school delivers the BASIS Curriculum / American‑style programme across early years through Grade 12 (ages approximately 3–18) as part of the BASIS International Schools network. Instruction is delivered primarily in English, with Chinese language classes and China studies taught in Chinese. At upper secondary level BISZ offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses and publishes access to PSAT/SAT/AP testing and college‑counselling services; the campus has been identified in network materials as an authorised College Board testing centre. Public summaries describe BISZ as a day school admitting students holding foreign passports and residents of Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, and note network accreditation activity in its early years. Parents should consult the school directly for the current list of on‑site facilities and specific learning‑support provisions.

No.198, Yanshan Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

The Essentials

BASIS International School Shenzhen has 1,000 pupils.

Location
BASIS International School Shenzhen (BISZ) is located in Shekou Net Valley, Nanshan District — Tower C (Wanlian Building), Yanshan Road, Shenzhen. The campus is in the Shekou/Net Valley area with access to local roads and nearby metro stations (Huaguoshan/Line 12 is the closest metro reference); Shekou and Nanshan residential and expat neighbourhoods are within a short drive.

Stages
The school serves early years through secondary: Pre‑K/early years through Grade 12 (a through‑train international school model). Admissions are for overseas passport holders and residents from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.

Type
BISZ is a co‑educational international day school operating as part of the BASIS International Schools group; it does not advertise boarding facilities. Places are generally offered to students holding foreign passports or residents of Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan in line with local international‑school regulations.

Additional learning support
There is no detailed, publicly posted Special Educational Needs (SEN) policy available on the school summary pages found during this search; BASIS schools commonly run targeted Learning Support and English‑language support and consider individual needs on a case‑by‑case basis. Parents should contact BISZ admissions directly for the school's specific SEN/learning‑support provisions, screening process and any available external specialist access.

Country affiliation
BISZ is part of the BASIS International Schools network (a U.S.-headquartered education group) rather than being affiliated to a particular national government or national curriculum authority.

Religious affiliation
The school does not present a religious affiliation in publicly available descriptions; BISZ is described as a secular international school.

School day structure
The school's publicly available summaries do not publish a fixed daily bell schedule; timings typically differ by division (early years, primary, secondary). For exact start/end times, break and lunch arrangements by grade, contact BISZ admissions or request the current parent handbook.
Fees

Annual tuition at BASIS International School Shenzhen ranges from RMB 264,160 to RMB 326,760 for 2026/27.

Application fee
- One-time, non-refundable application processing fee: RMB 2,000.

Tuition fees (annual and per term)
- Pre-K / Kindergarten 1 (age 3): Annual RMB 264,160 — Per term RMB 132,080.
- Kindergarten 2 (age 4): Annual RMB 264,160 — Per term RMB 132,080.
- Kindergarten 3 (age 5): Annual RMB 282,200 — Per term RMB 141,100.
- Grade 1 – Grade 5: Annual RMB 305,540 — Per term RMB 152,770.
- Grade 6 – Grade 8: Annual RMB 312,970 — Per term RMB 156,485.
- Grade 9 – Grade 12: Annual RMB 326,760 — Per term RMB 163,380.
(Per-term figures shown on the basis of a two‑semester billing model; annual figures are the published yearly tuition).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school requires a seat reservation / placement deposit (commonly reported as RMB 50,000) at offer acceptance; balance invoiced by the school. Tuition and ancillary fees are typically collected on the school's invoicing schedule and are paid by parents by the due date on the invoice. Payments and deposits are generally required by bank transfer.

Boarding fees
- BASIS International School Shenzhen operates as a day school; no boarding program or boarding fees are applicable at this campus.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Uniforms: approximately RMB 2,800 (one‑off purchase estimate).
- School bus: approximately RMB 9,600 per year (often charged across two terms).
- Meals: sample reported prices — breakfast RMB 13, lunch RMB 50 (meal plans and pay-as-you-go options may apply).
- Deposits, exam fees, textbooks, extracurricular activities and optional services (tutoring, trips) are additional and charged as applicable.

Refunds and withdrawal (summary of applicable rules)
- Refund handling follows the standard provincial rules for private schools in Guangdong: where a new student registers but does not attend, partial refunds are required (for example, specified percentages for unutilized fees), and prorated refunds for mid‑year withdrawals are calculated by the school according to the published formulae for semester or annual billing. Specific refund amounts depend on timing of withdrawal and the school's invoice cycle.

Fee payment options
- Reported and commonly used payment method: bank transfer for deposits and tuition payments. The school's processes commonly require transfer reference details and proof of payment; card payments are not typically accepted for tuition at this campus. Parents are responsible for any bank or transfer charges.
Academics

BASIS International School Shenzhen teaches American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
BASIS International School Shenzhen delivers the BASIS Curriculum to students from Pre‑K through Grade 12. In early years and elementary stages the program covers core subjects—English literacy, mathematics, science and social studies—together with daily Chinese language classes, arts, physical education and foundational STEAM work. In middle school students follow accelerated/honors sequences with full‑year science courses (biology, chemistry, physics) and tiered mathematics to prepare for upper‑level study. At the high‑school level the school offers a broad Advanced Placement (AP) program including AP Capstone options, access to PSAT/SAT/AP testing and college counseling, and students may earn the BASIS Diploma and college credit through AP. A variety of electives, medal‑track or post‑AP capstone specializations (STEM, humanities, arts) plus after‑school clubs and activities complement the academic program.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
BASIS International School Shenzhen references a broad programme of student-led clubs, extracurricular activities and competitive sports that the school highlights as part of its student experience, which contribute to pupils' social and emotional development. The school is organised into Early Childhood, Primary, Middle and High School divisions and the Head of School has described the community focus on well-rounded learning. The school's public materials do not, however, publish a specific SEL curriculum, named SEL programme, or a dedicated SEL-team on its website or official pages.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
BISZ has advertised ELL/English Language Learning teacher roles for its Shenzhen campus, indicating the school employs staff for English-language support. However, the school does not publish a detailed, publicly available EAL programme description or policy on its official pages. For precise programme details (levels supported, class models, withdrawal or in-class support), contact the school's admissions or human-resources teams.

Mental Wellbeing
Public‑facing BASIS materials describe network-level health and wellness commitments and BISZ staff posts reference college‑counselling and student support roles, which indicate counselling and student‑support functions within the school. BASIS's network blog has discussed health and wellbeing measures and the Shenzhen campus has named college‑counseling staff in school communications. The school does not publish a detailed, standalone mental‑health programme or the full structure of its counselling team on its public pages, so for specifics you should contact the school directly.

Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose a standalone child‑protection or safeguarding policy on its publicly accessible pages that I could locate. BASIS International Schools publish network statements about health and safety, but a separate, published BISZ safeguarding / child‑protection policy or named Designated Safeguarding Lead for the Shenzhen campus was not found in the materials reviewed; please request the school's safeguarding policy directly for full details.
Parent Experience

History
BASIS International School Shenzhen opened in 2015 as the first BASIS International School in China and the network's first overseas campus. It began in Shekou (Net Valley, Nanshan) with several hundred students and expanded to a full PreK–12 offering over the following years. The school is part of the BASIS Curriculum Schools network (the BASIS international / overseas operations that trace back to the founders Michael and Olga Block) and operates within that group's international school structure. In 2023 the campus moved to a new, purpose-built facility with additional classrooms, labs, performance spaces, and sports facilities.

Community
The school serves a multicultural student body and participates regularly in network and regional activities such as the BASIS International & Bilingual Schools China Athletic League (BIBS • CAL) and the network's speech & debate events, which bring together students from multiple BASIS campuses. Students also take part in external academic competitions (the network has reported qualifiers for events such as the World Scholar's Cup). The campus facilities (auditorium, theater, gymnasia, observatory and labs) are used for concerts, cultural fairs, athletic meets, and other community events that involve families and visiting schools.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
BASIS network guidance and school communications indicate an active parent community; early-years guidance notes that parents are engaged in school life while campuses typically maintain a controlled access policy for classroom environments. Parent groups across the BASIS network commonly organize or support family events, classroom volunteering, parent-education workshops, and hospitality for open houses; at Shenzhen, parents have been visible as spectators and volunteers at network tournaments hosted on campus. Examples from the wider BASIS network include family teas and holiday/seasonal celebrations run with parent participation, and parents also assist with grade-level and schoolwide events. The exact PTA structure, elected officers, meeting cadence, and event calendar at the Shenzhen campus can change year to year; for the most current list of officers or to join volunteer efforts, please contact the school office or admissions team.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Initial enquiry & online application. Expect an application fee and that the school will not process incomplete applications; third‑party directories list a small one‑time application/registration fee in the school's published fee schedule.

2. Gather and submit required documents. Typical documents requested include the student's passport (or ID), recent academic transcripts or school reports (usually the last two years), a copy of the birth certificate, up‑to‑date immunisation/health records, and one or two teacher/ school recommendations when applicable; some specialised scholarships or places also request a portfolio or test scores. Make sure official transcripts are translated and stamped if required by your child's current school because schools commonly require verifiable copies for grade‑placement decisions.

3. Age‑appropriate assessment and interview. BASIS schools typically run entrance assessments and an interview/observation as part of the selection process—early years applicants often have play‑based assessments or classroom observations, while older applicants take academic/English assessments and a face‑to‑face or virtual interview. For the school's scholarship rounds there is a clear two‑round process (document screening followed by student interview and multi‑disciplinary assessments), so expect formal testing for competitive places. Prepare your child by ensuring recent school work and any standardised test results (when requested) are available.

4. Offer, acceptance and seat deposit. If the school issues an offer you will be sent an Offer Letter or Acceptance that sets a deadline to accept and to pay a seat deposit or first‑year invoice; this payment secures the place and is frequently non‑refundable or refundable only under specified conditions. Read the offer package carefully for exact payment deadlines, refund conditions and whether the deposit is applied toward tuition; directories that aggregate BASIS Shenzhen's fees show a first‑year total that includes one‑time fees plus annual tuition, so budget for both.

5. Complete enrolment paperwork and final documentation. After deposit/payment the school will ask for originals (or certified copies) of key documents for verification — typically passport, original transcripts and health records — and will issue the final invoice and student ID/class assignment. If you are an expatriate family, confirm with admissions early about any additional certification or notarisation requirements (some schools require documents translated and notarised prior to acceptance). This step also includes selecting services such as school bus, lunch plans and extracurricular options which often carry separate charges.

6. Grade placement and programme orientation. The school will confirm the student's grade/stream after reviewing assessments and transcripts; BASIS schools often place emphasis on academic readiness and English proficiency when assigning the final class and any additional support classes. The school typically provides orientation materials or an orientation day in late August/early September so families know start dates, timetables and the uniform/kit lists — ask admissions for the exact dates for the intake year you are applying to.

7. If you are applying for a scholarship or selective award. Scholarship applications (when offered) commonly require a separate submission cycle: a scholarship application form, standardised test scores or English proficiency results, a short video or portfolio, two teacher recommendations and formal transcripts; shortlisted students are then assessed in a second round of interviews and tests. If you plan to apply for BASIS global or school scholarships, check the specific scholarship deadline and the list of required test scores (some scholarship rounds list TOEFL/Duolingo or SSAT score expectations).

8. Final confirmation and ongoing communication. After you accept an offer and pay the deposit, keep copies of all receipts and the signed enrolment agreement. If your family's arrival to Shenzhen is subject to visa timing or other logistics, keep admissions informed — schools commonly maintain waiting lists or reassign seats if deposits are not paid by the stated deadline, so confirm any deferral or late‑arrival policies with admissions in writing.

Scholarships
BASIS International School Shenzhen participates in merit‑based scholarship programmes (often branded as Global Excellence or school‑level awards) that are explicitly published in local school announcements and education portals. These scholarship rounds typically follow a two‑stage process: an initial materials submission (application form, official transcripts, standardised/English test scores where required, teacher recommendations, a short video and a portfolio of work) and a second‑round interview plus multi‑disciplinary assessment for shortlisted candidates. Award amounts published in local announcements have varied by year and by campus; examples from recent school announcements show multi‑year upper‑school scholarship packages calculated as the yearly tuition multiplied across the covered years (figures published for previous cycles include total scholarship values in the high‑hundreds of thousands to over one million CNY depending on year and campus). Parents should note that scholarship announcements also specify that recipients are normally responsible for additional charges (school meals, bus, exam fees, and other miscellaneous fees) unless the scholarship statement explicitly includes those items. If you want to pursue scholarship consideration, check the specific scholarship application deadline and required test scores (some rounds request TOEFL or Duolingo thresholds and optional SSAT results), collect the required documents listed above, and submit them to the admissions/scholarship contact by the stated deadline; the local announcements and portals list the exact submission requirements and deadlines for each cycle.
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