Shenzhen American International School (SAIS) 深圳市深美外籍人员子女学校 (SAIS)

School Overview

Shenzhen American International School (SAIS) is an IB World School, accredited by Cognia and authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Programme. Established in 2005 with approval from China’s Ministry of Education, SAIS serves foreign nationals and students from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan.

SAIS uses an Inquiry-Based student led learning approach to provide high-quality concept based academic instruction by serving grades Pre-K to grade 12. We follow an IB curriculum and AP curriculum, aligning with the Common Core State Standards, mathematics adopts the Singapore mathematics standard, and the Chinese class draws on the Chinese national curriculum standard. With over 15 AP courses and status as an official SAT and AP testing center, SAIS prepares students for success at top universities worldwide.

Facilities are excellent and include a high-quality building for academic instruction with PE and sports carried out in the adjacent Shekou Youth Sports Center and the Shekou outdoor Sports Center where there is an 8 lane 400 meter all weather track, Football (soccer) pitch, 5 – a -side soccer pitches and Basketball courts.
SAIS is located on the west side of Sihai Park. The park is a 13.5 hectares learning lab for the study of flora, fauna, climate, air and water quality, as well as micro environments. Learning in the park is not limited to science, as the prospects for math, humanities, physical activity and the arts abound in Sihai.

Mission
The mission of SAIS is to provide an inclusive and globally-minded learning environment where students develop intellectual curiosity, critical thinking skills, and a deep understanding of local and international issues, preparing them to become compassionate and principled global citizens.
 
Vision
Empowering Future Leaders for a Borderless World

BENEFITS OF A SMALL SCHOOL: SAIS, Small but Mighty
The advantages of smallness can be summarized as follows:

• Students are at the center of the school.
• SAIS puts emphasis on students’ interactive activities, teamwork, and performance. 
• Teachers bring their passion into the classroom and help guide the students to explore the world.
• Low student-teacher ratios allow for more individualized instruction and more attention given to students.
• Relationships between students, parents, teachers, administrators help to engage the community in the learning process.
• Parental and community involvement is encouraged and emphasized.
  Admissions are accepted at all times as SAIS has a rolling admissions policy. You are invited to make an appointment with the SAIS Admissions office to tour the site and learn more about Shenzhen American International School.
  
  We hope to see you all in the very near future.

January 29, 2026