We are proud to announce that The International School of Nanshan Shenzhen (ISNS) has earned top recognition in the 2025 Forbes China International School Rankings:
#8 Nationwide
#1 in Shenzhen
Top 10 in Foreign Student Middle School Programs across China
This year’s ranking assessed over 3,000 bilingual and international school divisions across China, making ISNS’s placement a remarkable recognition of our dedication to high-quality teaching, global learning, and student-centered innovation.
Upgraded Methodology for 2025 Rankings
Forbes China revamped its evaluation framework in 2025, using a data-driven approach and scoring schools across five core dimensions with over 65 indicators:
Academic Achievement (40%)
Teaching Quality (25%)
School Profile & Facilities (15%)
International Accreditation (10%)
Innovation & Holistic Development (10%)
The new methodology includes deeper evaluations of international curriculum results (IB/AP/A-Level), university acceptances, teacher credentials and diversity, eco-friendly infrastructure, parent satisfaction, academic research, blended learning capabilities, and more—offering a comprehensive picture of educational excellence and innovation.
Key Insights from the 2025 Forbes Rankings
Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangdong continue to dominate as hubs of bilingual and international education, with over 60% of top schools located in these regions.
ISNS stood out in South China, achieving a score of 91.6, continuing to lead in Shenzhen and the Greater Bay Area.
Major competitors like Shanghai’s YK Pao School and Beijing’s Keystone Academy maintained top positions, while ISNS broke into the top 10 nationally, demonstrating strong momentum in a highly competitive field.
At ISNS, this recognition is a reflection of the collective effort of our educators, students, and families.
We remain committed to nurturing globally minded, compassionate learners through the IB Continuum framework and Canadian curriculum. As we continue to grow and innovate, we are proud to be caring locally and thriving globally.
We are ISNS. We are Phoenix.
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