Shekou International School

We are a private, co-educational, not-for-profit school located in Shekou, in the southwestern, expatriate-friendly corner of Shenzhen. Shenzhen is home to more than 14 million people - a dynamic and ever growing city known for its many innovative and multinational companies. As a part of the Greater Bay Area which includes Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangzhou, the city is the centre of exciting technology and sustainable growth strategies supported by the government of PRoC.

Shekou, literally means “Snake’s Mouth” which is a reference to its location on the delta of the Pearl River. It is a vibrant community, known for being the hub of expatriate life in Shenzhen on the shore of the South China Sea, just a short ferry ride from Hong Kong.

Our school was established in January 1988 by a joint venture group of oil companies. Soon after the founding of the school, the sponsoring companies contracted International Schools Services (ISS), a non-profit, educational organization located in Princeton, New Jersey, to operate the school. The school and the city grew dramatically in the following years, and in 2004 the founding companies signed SIS over to full ISS ownership and governance.

From our inception and in the years since we have occupied a part of the Jingshan Villa compound which is the true heart of the expatriate community in Shenzhen. We now also have a Net Valley campus for secondary school and the Bay campus for upper primary school, both are within the center of Shekou. True to our roots as adapting to the needs of the community.

Mission

Shekou International School provides a rigorous education in a caring community and inspires our students to become principled, innovative contributors in a transforming world.

Beliefs

We believe that...

• A foundation in knowledge and skills is essential for continual learning, personal development and sound decision-making.
• Integrity, humility, and respect are fundamental to successful relationships.
• Learning to set goals and priorities is essential to the development of perseverance, critical thinking and confidence in students as well as staff.
• Successful learning is fostered by an active, supportive partnership and consistent expectations within the child’s school and home learning environments.
• Active involvement in service learning and recognition of cultural diversity is critical in developing responsible, compassionate youth who can adjust to life in an ever-changing world.
• Technology is a conduit through which students learn, create, collaborate and share.