Avenues The World School, Shenzhen
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$35K - US$45K
Curriculum: International · Bilingual
Age Range: 1.5-18
Students: Not disclosed
Location: Xili, Nanshan, Shenzhen
Updated April 2026
In Brief
Avenues is the most distinctive curriculum option in Shenzhen - genuinely bilingual, NEASC and WASC accredited, and connected to a global network with serious university outcomes. It is not cheap and fees are not published, so you will need to contact the school directly. Worth the conversation if a bilingual environment matters to your family.
Avenues Shenzhen is the only school in the city running the Avenues World Elements framework - a proprietary bilingual curriculum developed by the global Avenues network (New York, Sao Paulo, Silicon Valley) and accredited by both NEASC and WASC. Founded in 2018, the school integrates English and Mandarin from the earliest years through Grade 12, with the primary division also meeting China's compulsory education framework. The Class of 2025 secured over 300 university offers totalling US$17 million in scholarships, with destinations including Harvard, Stanford and Carnegie Mellon.
The campus near Tanglang Mountain in Xili has purpose-built facilities including 23 spaces for music, theatre and the arts, over 3,600 sqm of outdoor athletic facilities, and a rooftop play area. Seventy percent of secondary students are on at least one athletic team across 35 sports offerings. Faculty acceptance is highly selective (1.5 to 4 percent), and around a quarter of teachers come directly from Avenues campuses in New York, Sao Paulo and Silicon Valley. Apple Distinguished School recognition reflects the technology integration focus.
Fees are not published and the school asks families to contact admissions directly. Third-party sources suggest upper-grade tuition in the region of US$40K to US$45K annually. The school is still growing - the Class of 2025 had 17 graduates, which is small for a school of this profile. Staff reviews from earlier years note some management turnover and the typical friction of a school still finding its feet. That trajectory appears to be improving, but families should ask direct questions about staffing continuity when they visit.
What parents value
- –Genuinely bilingual from 18 months through Grade 12, with a curriculum accredited by both NEASC and WASC. One of very few bilingual options in Shenzhen with serious university placement credentials.
- –Class of 2025 university outcomes include Harvard, Stanford and Carnegie Mellon with US$17 million in scholarship offers. Strong early evidence for a school only seven years old.
- –Highly selective faculty (1.5 to 4 percent acceptance rate) drawn partly from Avenues campuses globally. The Apple Distinguished School designation reflects genuine technology integration rather than marketing.
Points of consideration
- –Fees are not publicly listed - contact the school directly. Based on third-party sources, expect upper-grade fees in the range of US$40K to US$45K. Confirm before visiting to avoid wasted time on both sides.
- –The school is still relatively small and growing. With only 17 graduates in the Class of 2025, the secondary cohort is not yet large, which affects the breadth of peer network and some specialist course options.
- –Xili location near Tanglang Mountain in northern Nanshan is a significant commute from Shekou, Futian and most of eastern Shenzhen. Factor in daily travel time.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Small World (age 1.5-2) | 1 | NaN |
| Early Learning Center (age 3-6) | 3 | NaN |
| Primary Division (Grades 1-5) | 6 | NaN |
| Middle Grades (Grades 6-9) | 11 | NaN |
| Upper Grades (Grades 10-12) | 15 | NaN |
Fees converted from CNY. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Academic Results
| Class of 2025 | 300+ university offers, US$17M scholarships |
| Accreditation | NEASC and WASC |
Key results: Class of 2025 300+ university offers, US$17M scholarships, Accreditation NEASC and WASC.
Extra Curriculars
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Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
No published inspection details are currently available.
Accreditations
Accreditation details are not publicly listed.
Memberships
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Student Body
Shenzhen's international schools serve a highly multinational student body, reflecting the city's status as a major technology and business hub. Contact the school for current enrolment and nationality breakdown.
Leadership
School leadership
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