Since 1988, Shekou International School (SIS) has provided expatriate students in Shenzhen with the highest standard of educational experiences. Here are some of the key features of this school that make it the leading school for expatriates in Shenzhen.

People. Its teachers and administrators are experienced, committed professionals. A large proportion of them have advanced degrees. They are caring, nurturing individuals who know how to bring learning alive for students. Its staff and students come from more than 40 nations around the world.

Curriculum. Students at SIS have access to the finest learning schools can offer. Its standards-based curriculum is developed from the best and most current of national and international curricula, making it relevant and challenging for its students. Student-centered approaches are at the heart of how our teachers work with each student from early childhood to graduation. Its teachers are constantly receiving training in the most successful methods to support students and deliver a high standard of instruction. The quality of innovative learning at SIS has been recognized by Apple, Inc. in our designation as an “Apple Distinguished School” and the school has been named regional “School of the Year” by 21st Century International. It is a fully authorized International Baccalaureate World School and it offers students a comprehensive experience including excellent athletic and arts programs. Its students consistently perform above their peers on a variety of international tests.

Facilities. SIS provides modern, technologically advanced facilities for students within safe, green, beautifully landscaped settings. Its teachers maintain academic rigor while fostering hands-on learning and individual exploration, thus allowing its students to take full advantage of the learning opportunities of the 21st Century. Its students have access to a variety of activity venues beyond the classroom, allowing for their full physical and social development as they grow. Its technology initiatives give all students full access to the best educational technology in all grades.

Tradition. For more than 25 years, SIS has served the expatriate community of Shenzhen with excellence and is known for its friendly and supportive atmosphere. It has  recently been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School by Apple, Inc., and as “School of the Year” by 21st Century Learning International. The school is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Center for School Curriculum and Textbook Development (NCCT) of China. Its students benefit from association and competition with fellow international students through its long-time affiliation with the Association of China and Mongolia International Schools, the Association for Music in International Schools, other regional athletic conferences, and the East Asia Regional Council of Schools.

SIS is a non-profit school owned by International Schools Services, giving us access to a global network of educational support resources.

Head of the school: Dale S. Cox, Ed.D.

Add: Early Childhood and Elementary School Mountainside Campus: Jing Shan Villas, Nanhai Blvd, Shekou, Nanshan.

         Middle School and High School Bayside Campus: A-101, Coastal Rose Phase 2, Wanghai Road, Shekou, Nanshan.

Website: http://www.sis.org.cn

Tel: 86-755-2669-3669

Fax: 86-755-2667-4099