Shenzhen International School
March is coming, which is the peak enrollment period for international schools, including popular universities such as BSS, SZCE, Vanke Meisha Academy, etc., will conduct entrance exams one after another, so families preparing for the exam must be fully prepared!
So let's take a look at the entrance exams of several popular international schools.
Shenzhen International Exchange Academy
Founded in 2003 with the approval of the Shenzhen Municipal Education Bureau, Shenzhen International Exchange College is the first full-time innovative international educational institution in Shenzhen officially authorized by Cambridge International Assessment.
Over the years, the school has focused on the development of the International General High School Certificate IGCSE and Advanced Certificate A Level curriculum system authorized by Cambridge International Assessment, and has formed a high-quality teaching, management and service team.
Entrance Exam Time:March 24 (Sun) & May 5 (Sun)
English:
Math:10:55-12:05 (Chinese-English bilingual papers)
Candidates choose their own test time, and if they are not admitted to the first test, they can voluntarily register for the second test.
Exam content
The content of the entrance assessment is divided into written test and interview, and the written test accounts for 90%, that is, the content of English + mathematics, and the interview is about 10%.
SZSE requires English to be at least B grade, which is equivalent to a TOEFL score of 85 or IELTS 6With a score of about 5, mathematics can be compared to the difficulty of the public junior high school exam.
In the listening part, students are mainly tested on their ability to use English to solve problems, and the topics are mainly focused on daily learning and campus life. The reading part focuses on the comprehension, analysis and logical ability of the text, involving many aspects such as economics, art, finance, geography and climate, extreme adventure, etc., and candidates need to train and consolidate in a targeted manner.
Click on the mini program below to make an appointment for the upcoming campus open day of Shenzhen International Exchange Academy to learn more.
China Resources Xiaojingwan Besaith International School
Located in the mid-levels of Xiaojingwan in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China Resources Xiaojingwan Besaith International School officially opened in September 2018. The school offers 1,200 places in grades 5-12, including 800 residential places.
The construction of CR Xiaojingwan Besaith International School has assembled world-class planning, architecture, gardening, interior design and other teams, and each of its architectural forms and languages has been repeatedly scrutinized in order to find the best balance between aesthetics and user comfort.
At the same time, the school strictly implements the consistent high standard of quality and environmental protection requirements of BSS International School in the construction, and uses the most environmentally friendly and textured imported or domestic first-line brand materials in all aspects regardless of cost, such as: the gymnasium adopts the special floor of international venues such as the Olympic Games and NBA courts, the furniture in the dormitory is solid wood imported from Germany without adhesive furniture, and all the furniture in the campus meets the European E0 environmental protection standard.
Entrance Exam Time:Saturday, March 9
Assessment content:
①prek1-g1：
Interview only. The whole interview process is mainly divided into three parts: one-on-one foreign teacher communication, interactive observation, and parent interview;
It is necessary to examine the basic language ability and behavioral habits, as well as whether the parents' plans for the child's future and educational philosophy are compatible with the school. The duration of the assessment for each group of families is about 40 to 60 minutes.
②g2-g9：
Test content: MAP English Reading, BASIS Self-Proclaimed Mathematics (English version of paper-based test), English Independent Writing (paper-based test), English Speaking (student interview), parent interview.
Exam duration: 2-3 hours in total.
2024-2025 Fall Intake Grades:G2 and above.
Assessment content:
MAP English Reading;
Basis Self-Proclaimed Mathematics (English Edition);
Writing in English; Spoken English;
Parent interview (Chinese or English).
Other Notes:The duration of the assessment is approximately 2-3 hours.
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Vanke Meisha Academy
Shenzhen Vanke Meisha Academy, established in 2015, is an innovative international high school jointly founded by Vanke and Shenzhen Middle School. Vanke is one of the world's top 500 companies, and Shenzhen Middle School is one of China's top schools that have made outstanding achievements in the field of international education, opening a new chapter in education together. This educational model was first carried out in Shenzhen, an international city that is at the forefront of reform, and has become a model for the whole country.
Entrance exams: March 9 (Sat) & April 20 (Sat)
Exam content
The activity includes two parts: subject knowledge assessment and academic ability assessment.
Subject knowledge assessment MAP computer-based test
MAP computer-based test:
*Computer-based test, duration 15 hours. Answered in English, there are two types of questions: multiple-choice questions and drag-and-drop matching questions, with 60 questions. It focuses on the candidate's English language use, English reading, and mathematics.
English Writing Session:
The duration of writing in English is 30 minutes, and the completion of an English essay is not less than 300 words.
Academic Ability Assessment
Personal academic ability to face [2v1].
It takes the form of "many-to-one" and lasts 15-20 minutes. Dialogue in English assesses students' English comprehension skills (including English vocabulary, grammar, fluency and interaction), logical expression skills, learning self-efficacy, and social-emotional learning skills.
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That's all there is to know about Quick Facts! Many popular international schools in the Greater Bay Area will usher in entrance exams in March! If you want to know more detailed information, in addition to clicking on the applet above, you are also welcome to call** to consult the teachers on the front line of international education, I will reply to you as soon as possible, and you can also quickly understand the international school rankings, tuition fees, admission requirements, and campus open days in your area.