International Schools in Shenzhen

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12 schools

Fees in approximate equivalent. Rates updated periodically (2026-04-08).

US$28K – US$51K/yr

Merchiston International School, Shenzhen

Ages 4-18 · British · Longhua · Not disclosed students

Accreditation: CIS accreditedFounding school: Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh (188+ years)

Merchiston is the only full British boarding school in Shenzhen and the right choice for families who specifically want that tradition - IGCSE, A-Levels, boarding houses, and the heritage of Merchiston Castle School. Be clear-eyed about the Longhua location and ask pointed questions about management and staff stability before you sign.

Updated April 2026

US$40K – US$50K/yr

Harrow International School, Shenzhen

Ages 2-18 · British · Qianhai, Nanshan · ~800 students

Forbes China Ranking: #2 in Shenzhen (2025)Class of 2026: Multiple Oxbridge & Ivy League offers

Harrow Shenzhen is the most prestigious British-curriculum option in the city - Forbes-ranked top 10 in China, boarding available, and a track record building fast. At CNY 291K to CNY 360K it is expensive even by Shenzhen standards, and the Qianhai location is a real consideration for families based in Shekou or Futian.

Updated April 2026

US$35K – US$45K/yr

Avenues The World School, Shenzhen

Ages 1.5-18 · International, Bilingual · Xili, Nanshan · Not disclosed students

Class of 2025: 300+ university offers, US$17M scholarshipsAccreditation: NEASC and WASC

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.

Updated April 2026

US$28K – US$43K/yr

The King's School Shenzhen International

Ages 3-18 · British, Bilingual · Qianhai, Nanshan · ~500 students

Curriculum: IGCSE and A-LevelsFounding school: King's Canterbury (597 AD, 1,400+ years)

King's Canterbury's Shenzhen campus is a credible British boarding and day school with genuine heritage behind it, but it is still finding its feet - no published results, small enrolment, and no parent reviews on any platform. Worth a serious look if you want British A-Levels and boarding in Qianhai; go in with realistic expectations about what a seven-year-old campus offers.

Updated April 2026

US$19K – US$19K/yr

Recognise International Academy

Ages 4-16 · British · Shekou, Nanshan · ~78 students

Max class size: 10 studentsNationalities: 30+

Recognise is the right school for a very specific family: one that wants British National Curriculum, tiny class sizes, a deeply personal approach and is not looking for a large school community. If that description fits, the testimony from families who have been through it is as positive as you will find in Shenzhen. If you want breadth, scale or facilities, look elsewhere.

Updated April 2026

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