China, Shenzhen
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School meals are provided by La Maison, a local French restaurant; nearly all students opt for school lunches; snacks may be brought but should be healthy; sweets and fizzy drinks are not allowed.
The school is a family-run independent international school founded in 2008, with a maximum enrolment of 78 children. The founder is Ms Kate Rowan and the principal is Mr Ian Taylor.
Recognise International Academy (RIA) is a small international school in the Shekou area of Shenzhen that describes itself as serving the expatriate community and offering places for children from Reception up to Year 11 (ages 4–16). The school states its curriculum is based on the National Curriculum of England and that English is the language of instruction. RIA emphasises small classes (maximum ten pupils) and a deliberately limited total enrolment to allow personalised teaching; a school page notes a maximum enrolment of 78. The school runs regular art and music lessons and twice-yearly performances, and lists Mandarin among the taught subjects. Contact details and the campus address are published on the school website.