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China, Shenzhen
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Shenzhen International Foundation College offers American High School and British High School curricula. The American High School program is Shenzhen's first and promoted the ‘Pathway to Harvard' slogan as early as 2010. Based on the United States Common Core Standards, it follows a US‑style curriculum and provides more than 15 AP courses, plus innovative options such as MIT Digital Manufacturing and Stanford Design Thinking. SIFC is a pioneer in implementing international university foundation programs alongside curricula from the United States and the United Kingdom; it is ranked among the Top 20 International High Schools in China and No. 3 in Shenzhen, with 2024 noting continued top-20 national status and No. 3 in Shenzhen.
The Art & Design Center at SIFC provides a modern interdisciplinary curriculum with a distinctive ‘Art + Technology' feature that connects to cutting-edge programs at top international universities. The school launched the International Music Center in 2024–12–23 to reshape modern music education through practical teaching and digital innovation.
Campus life includes eight Theme Cultural Months and a range of activities such as International Day, Halloween, and Christmas. The school offers nearly 50 clubs across academics, arts, and sports.
Clubs and activities beyond classwork are a prominent feature, with more than 50 clubs spanning academics, arts, and sports.
College Counseling supports university admissions, and the Study Abroad GPT program is available to assist with study abroad planning.
Holistic Education is featured in Campus Life, with Mental Health Service available to students. Physical Education and a range of wellness and development activities are part of the student experience.
Shenzhen International Foundation College (SIFC / 深圳国际预科书院) is located in Bao'an District at the Shenzhen International Art Exhibition Centre (艺展中心). The school website describes SIFC as an international senior/high-school–level institution founded in 2004 that operates American-style, British-style and art/music programmes (including AP and A‑Level/IGCSE pathways) and a range of specialist centres (STEM/MIT FabLab, music, sports training centres). Boarding is provided in hotel-style student apartments and the campus is presented as an "open art campus" connected to the International Art Exhibition Centre, emphasising art and cross-disciplinary learning spaces.
