Shenzhen College of International Education

What Shenzhen College of International Education does

Shenzhen College of International Education (SCIE / 深国交) is a private international high school founded in 2003 and based in Futian District, Shenzhen. It is the first Cambridge Assessment International Education (CIE)-authorized A Level center in Shenzhen and operates a four-year curriculum built on the Cambridge IGCSE (two years: G1, G2) and A Level (two years: A1, A2) programs, with 16 subjects spanning humanities, sciences, mathematics, business, art, and ICT. The school complements its core program with an Art Department offering specialized Fine Arts and Music tracks, and it operates a feeder pipeline via its subsidiary Shenzhen City Oasis School (SOIS), which provides a direct-enrollment channel.

SCIE generates revenue primarily through annual tuition fees of 278,000 RMB for the regular program and 308,000 RMB for the art program (2026-2027 pricing), supplemented by boarding fees of 16,800-19,800 RMB per year and a 600 RMB entrance examination fee. The school operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model: prospective students apply through the official website (www.alevel.com.cn) or the WeChat public account, sit entrance exams held in March and May, and are admitted based on exam performance. Approximately 470 new students are enrolled annually (G1: ~370, A1: ~80, Art: ~20), implying an active student body of ~900 across the four-year cycle.

The school holds a layered accreditation stack — CIE, Pearson Edexcel, College Board, UCAS, CIS, WASC, EARCOS, and FOBISIA — enabling direct university application pathways across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, and the EU. It reports a 100% graduate admission rate to world-renowned universities and consistent Oxford/Cambridge offers (35-48 per year, 2023-2026). The institution is positioned as a premium, capacity-constrained single-site operator with 44% foreign teaching faculty and a closed-loop feeder ecosystem via SOIS.

Name

Shenzhen College of International Education

Legal name

深圳国际交流书院

Website

https://alevel.com.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shenzhen College of International Education (SCIE) is a private Shenzhen-based international high school delivering the Cambridge IGCSE and A Level curriculum plus an Art Department to Chinese students seeking admission to overseas universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAG

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

Keywords

• International secondary education
• IGCSE A Level programs
• Cambridge curriculum school
• University preparation courses
• Private international high school

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The school generates revenue through tuition fees and accommodation fees charged to students. Regular program tuition for 2026-2027 is 27.8万元/year; art program tuition is 30.8万元/year. Accommodation fees range from 1.68万元 to 1.98万元 depending on weekend inclusion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Shenzhen College of International Education offers Cambridge IGCSE and A Level secondary education programmes to students in Shenzhen, China. The school supplements its academic curriculum with an Art Department that includes Fine Arts and Music tracks, and supports students applying for admission to overseas universities.

Product overview

Shenzhen College of International Education (深国交, SCIE) is a private international high school offering a Cambridge International IGCSE and A Level curriculum. The institution operates a unified core program consisting of the two-year IGCSE (G1/G2) and two-year A Level program (A1/A2), serving students who have completed junior middle school and seek overseas university admission. An Arts Department runs parallel fine arts and music tracks as specialized add-on programs alongside the regular curriculum. The school also provides a web-based Online Registration Platform for admissions and a Parent-School Communication System for enrolled students. The institution is authorized by Cambridge International, Edexcel, and the College Board, with membership in UCAS, WASC, CIS, EARCOS, and FOBISIA, enabling direct university applications across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, EU, and Hong Kong.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 绿洲 SOIS: Shenzhen City Oasis School - a feeder/preparatory school program for SCIE admission
• Art Department (艺术部)

Products and services

• IGCSE Programme Two-year Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education programme for students typically aged 14–16, preparing them for A Level study and overseas university applications.
• A Level Programme Cambridge Advanced Level programme for students typically aged 16–18, providing internationally recognised qualifications for admission to overseas universities.
• Fine Arts Track Specialised art-talent pathway within the Art Department, delivering structured fine arts instruction combined with Cambridge IGCSE/A Level academic study for art-focused students.
• Music Track Specialised music-talent pathway within the Art Department, delivering structured music instruction combined with Cambridge IGCSE/A Level academic study for music-focused students.
• Online Registration Platform Web-based application portal enabling prospective students and parents to register and submit admissions information to SCIE.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% graduate admission rate to world-renowned universities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cambridge Assessment International Education (CIE)coreTechnology or Integration · 22 October 2004SCIE is officially authorized as a Cambridge IGCSE and A Level examination center, providing internationally recognized qualifications to students.
• Pearson EdexcelcoreTechnology or IntegrationSCIE is authorized as an Edexcel A Level examination center, offering additional international qualification pathways.
• College BoardcoreTechnology or IntegrationSCIE is a member of College Board, enabling students to take AP courses and access US university admission services.
• UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCIE is a registered UCAS school, allowing students to apply to UK universities through the same system as UK domestic students.
• Council of International Schools (CIS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCIE is a CIS member school undergoing quality accreditation process.
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCIE is accredited by WASC, a major educational accreditation body.
• East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCIE is a member of EARCOS, a regional council for international schools in East Asia.
• Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCIE is a member of FOBISIA, connecting British international schools across Asia.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• UWC Changshu China: UWC-affiliated international school offering IB curriculum with strong emphasis on global university placement. Comparable premium positioning and focus on top-tier overseas university outcomes for Chinese students.
• Shenzhen American International School (SAIS / Cindy School): One of the longest-established international schools in Shenzhen offering an American curriculum. Directly competes with SCIE for the same Chinese student demographic pursuing overseas university admission in the Shenzhen market.
• BASIS International School Shenzhen: Shenzhen-based international school offering a rigorous American-style curriculum with similar premium positioning. Directly competes with SCIE for affluent Chinese families seeking international education pathways and top-tier university admission.
• Keystone Academy Beijing: Premium Chinese international school combining Chinese and international curricula with a strong focus on top-tier university placement. Comparable operating model, prestige positioning, and aspirational Chinese parent base.
• Yew Wah International Education School (YWIES): Hong Kong-based international school operator with multiple mainland China campuses. Comparable curriculum, demographic focus, and overseas university preparation model.
• Wellington College International China: British-curriculum international school with campuses in Shanghai and Tianjin. Comparable premium positioning, British curriculum offering, and university placement focus aimed at affluent Chinese families.
• Dulwich College International (China): Operates multiple British-curriculum international schools across China including Shanghai, Beijing, and Suzhou. Directly comparable curriculum framework and demographic focus on affluent Chinese families seeking UK university pathways.
• Harrow International School Shenzhen: British-curriculum international school operating in Shenzhen under the Harrow brand. Operates in the same geographic market with similar premium positioning and aspirational Chinese parent base.

Broad incumbents

• Nord Anglia Education (China): Global premium international school operator with multiple Chinese campuses across major cities. Competes for the same affluent Chinese families but operates across a broader portfolio of schools and geographies.
• EtonHouse International (China): International school operator with multiple Chinese campuses serving similar demographics at slightly varied price points. Overlaps with SCIE in the premium international school segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shenzhen-college-of-international-education

Compliance8 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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