Shekou International School (SIS) is a private, co-educational, not-for-profit school located in Shenzhen. It serves students in grades Pre-kindergarten through Grade 12 on two campuses. The language of instruction is English for all classes, with the exception of proficiency-leveled Mandarin classes. SIS is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate and is the only school in Shenzhen fully accredited from Pre-K to Grade 12 by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Additionally, SIS offers the French national Curriculum in preschool through grade 5 where the language of instruction in academic subjects is delivered in French. SIS also offers a German language and literacy class.
Location: Shenzhen
Established: 1988
Age of students: 2-18
No. of students: 800+
Nationalities: 40+
School levels: Pre- Kindergarten to Grade 12
Curriculum: IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate
Languages taught: Language of instruction is English for all classes with the exception of proficiency leveled Mandarin. French and German language classes are also offered.
Extracurricular: The SIS after-school activities and athletics program provides a wide range of activities students can participate in. Class excursions are also integral to SIS's educational programs. In every grade, students travel within China for an afternoon or even a week (depending on the grade)
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