Shekou International School
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$26K - US$46K
Curriculum: IB
Age Range: 2-18
Students: ~850
Location: Shekou, Nanshan, Shenzhen
Updated April 2026
In Brief
SIS is the default choice for families landing in the Shekou bubble, and for good reason - 35-plus years of track record, genuine IB delivery, and a community that knows how to receive new arrivals. Ask about current enrolment trends and the new leadership team before signing.
SIS is where the Shekou expat community has sent its children since 1988, and that history still counts for a lot. Three campuses within walking distance of each other in Shekou means the school has a tight geographic identity that suits families who want to live close to where their children study. WASC accreditation and IB authorisation for PYP and Diploma (with MYP candidate status) give it a credible academic spine, and connections to universities in the US, UK and beyond are well established.
Daily life at SIS reflects its community nature more than its academic reputation. Class sizes are manageable and teachers tend to be experienced in the China international school circuit. The three-campus setup in Shekou - Early Primary at Jingshan, Upper Primary at The Bay, Secondary at Net Valley - means children progress through familiar streets, and the parent association is genuinely active.
Enrolment has been drifting downward over the past couple of years, and there has been some movement in the senior administration since 2024. Those are questions worth raising at your tour - not deal-breakers, but worth understanding. The fee jump from Early Years at CNY 190K to secondary at CNY 330K is real; families on tighter corporate packages should model the full run before committing.
What parents value
- –Thirty-five years of history in Shekou means deep roots in the community - alumni networks, established pastoral systems and a school that knows how to onboard relocating families quickly.
- –Three campuses within Shekou means minimal commuting for families living in the area. The Bay Campus and Net Valley Campus are both walkable or a short taxi from the main Shekou residential streets.
- –IB Diploma and PYP authorisation with WASC accreditation gives a solid foundation for university applications, particularly to North American and UK institutions.
Points of consideration
- –Enrolment has been declining and there has been leadership change since 2024. Ask directly at your admissions visit what the current trajectory looks like and how the new team is settling in.
- –The fee schedule runs from CNY 190K at Early Years to CNY 330K at secondary - one of the wider ranges in Shenzhen. Budget carefully if you have children at different stages.
- –MYP is still candidate status, meaning the full IB Continuum is not yet complete. If that matters for your child's progression, confirm the current timeline.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Early Years (Nursery, PreK-1, PreK-2) | 2 | NaN |
| Kindergarten | 5 | NaN |
| Grades 1-8 | 6 | NaN |
| Grades 9-12 | 14 | NaN |
Fees converted from CNY. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Material Fee (non-refundable) | NaN |
Academic Results
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Extra Curriculars
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Inspections & Accreditations
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Student Body
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Leadership
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