Shekou International School
school in Guangdong, People's Republic of China
Shekou International School (Chinese: 深圳市蛇口外籍人员子女学校) the first private, co-educational, not-for-profit international school established in 1988 and located in Shekou, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. It serves students in Nursery through to Grade 12 across three campuses.
Shekou International School follows International Baccalaureate (IB) and other standards across the different subjects. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework is followed for the youngest students. Secondary School's academic programme includes Mathematics, Science & Design, Humanities, Language & Literature, Arts, Physical and Health Education, and World Languages. The Secondary Curriculum for middle school students is based on internationally recognised standards. High school students prepare for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
As of 2018 it is one of eight schools in Shenzhen designated for children of foreign workers.
Shekou International School is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and offers the IB Diploma program in the high school. The school is also a member of the East Asian Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS), the Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE) and a member of All-China and Mongolia International School (ACAMIS) organization.
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