Shen Wai International School

Mission: To nurture globally competent, ethically grounded individuals with intellectual agility and empathetic leadership, preparing them to engage meaningfully in an interconnected world.

Vision: To pioneer transformative international education that inspires innovation, critical inquiry, and lifelong growth, cultivating future catalysts for positive global progress.

Core Values:

• Respect for diversity
• Pursuit of excellence
• Global citizenship
• Collaborative empowerment

Philosophy: Committed to whole-person development, we blend academic rigor with character cultivation, fostering cultural fluency and student agency to nurture resilient, creative, and socially responsible learners.

1. IB Curriculum with Chinese Cultural Integration Offers IB programs (PYP, MYP, DP) while emphasizing Chinese language learning through self-developed textbooks blending regional curricula (e.g., Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore). Cultural activities like Chinese drama, folk music, and writing clubs foster global citizenship rooted in local identity .

2. Government-Backed Infrastructure Established as Shenzhen’s first government-funded international school 11), SWIS features modern facilities including a 1,500㎡ gymnasium, indoor Olympic-sized pool, 500-seat theater, promoting holistic development .

3. Academic Excellence & Global Recognition Achieved an average IB score of 37.5 (2023), with one student scoring 45/45. Graduates secure admissions to top universities like Emory, UCL, and HKU, reflecting rigorous academics and personalized university counseling .

4. Diverse and Qualified Faculty Teachers from 18+ countries, 100% IB-trained, with a 1:7 student-teacher ratio. Continuous professional development ensures innovative, student-centered pedagogy .

5. Holistic Extracurricular Programs Offers sports, arts, academic clubs, and community service initiatives. Programs like heritage art projects and athletics teams cultivate leadership, creativity, and empathy .

6. Global Citizenship Focus Emphasizes IB learner profiles (e.g., open-mindedness, reflection) and prepares students to become "responsible global citizens" through multicultural experiences and ethical education .

• 2023 Graduating Class: • IB Average Score: 37.5 (vs. global average 30.24) . • Top Performers: 1 student achieved a perfect 45/45 score; 33% scored above 40 . • Bilingual Diplomas: 12 students earned DP bilingual diplomas .

• 2024 Graduating Class: • IB Average Score: 35.5 (maintained above global average) . • Top Performers: 1 student scored 45/45; 25% scored 40+ . • Bilingual Diplomas: 70% received DP bilingual diplomas .

Overseas Admissions Highlights (2023-2024): • UK: Oxford University, UCL, Edinburgh, Manchester . • USA: UCLA, UC Berkeley, Emory, NYU, UC San Diego . • Hong Kong: HKU, CUHK, HKUST . • Canada: University of Toronto, UBC, Waterloo . • Arts: Parsons, RISD, Pratt .

Key Notes: • SWIS consistently produces 100% IB pass rates with strong bilingual outcomes . • Competitive acceptance rates (~10%) due to stringent admission criteria (foreign/HK/Macau citizenship required) .