Are new students accepted during the school year?
Yes, SAIS adopts a rolling admissions policy. Although we encourage students to begin the school year at SAIS, we do accept applications throughout the year and provided that space is available, students can enroll at any time.
深美国际学校是滚动录取政策。
Who is eligible to apply?
In accordance with Chinese Bureau of Educational policy, SAIS accepts applications for students who hold a foreign passport with a valid Chinese visa, as well as students from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
根据中国教育局规定，深美国际学校接收外国护照且有效的中国签证的学生，以及香港，澳门和台湾学生
What are the school hours?
8:30 am through 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
Students of ELE1 and ELE2 (3 and 4 year olds) will take a one hour nap every day.
After school activities from 3:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday are optional.
学校上课时间是上午8：30-下午3：30，周一至周五
3-4岁的孩子每天中文有1一小时休息时间。
学校课后活动是下午3：30-4：30，周一至周四可以选择。
What is the maximum class size?
The maximum number of students per class is 20.
The student-teacher ratio is 1:7 in ELE and kindergarten classes, 1:10 in first through 4th grade, and between 1:10 and 1:20 in middle and high school, depending on the class.
我校每班最多是20人， 幼儿园师生比例是1：7，4年级是1：10， 初中是1：10， 高中是1：20。
What do students need to bring to school?
For ELE (3 and 4 years old) classes: A backpack to carry their items including work, extra clothing for temperature changes and accidental situations, etc;
Bedding includes a blanket, a bed sheet and a pillow for nap (ELE students will bring them to school on Mondays and bring back home for washing on Fridays); A water bottle.
For kindergarten and up: A backpack and a water bottle.
3岁和4岁学生，需要待额外的衣服，背包，床上用品(毯子，被单和枕头）（周一带来，周五可以带回家清洗）和一个水壶。
Does the school provide bus service?
Yes. Currently we provide school bus service to students living in Nanshan and Futian districts at an additional cost. There will be a bus monitor on each school bus. School bus fee please check the fee schedule page.
学校提供校车服务，南山区正常收费， 福田区有部分额外收费。 每辆校车配有校车监管员。
Does the school provide lunches?
Yes. Optional hot buffet lunches and various lunch boxes are available for purchase from the lunch company NomNom. To see the lunch menus and lunch fees please check:http://www.szsais.org.cn/?p=1273 .
是的， 热自助餐，所有有NomNom午餐公司提供。
Students who bring their own lunch box can use the microwave ovens in the canteen to heat up meals. Teaching assistants will supervise students during lunch time in the canteen and the outdoor playfield.
学生也可带自己的午餐盒，学校提供微波炉可加热。 助教老师会提供相应的知道。
What is the language of instruction?
English is the primary language of instruction. Students from Kindergarten and up have one Chinese (simplified Chinese) class every day. All other courses are taught by expat teachers in English.
在学校英文是第一使用语言。 学生从幼儿园开始每天有一节中文课。 其他课程用英语授课。
If my child doesn’t speak English, what does the school provide in terms of support?
SAIS students are mostly English language learners and so all of our teachers are ESL teachers. However, SAIS also provides extra language instruction to those students that are new to SAIS and/or need extra support in English. Beginning in the 2020-2021 school year, students who are new to the English language in grades 3 and up will receive additional ESL classes at no extra cost.
深美的学生大部分都是英文学习者，大部分老师都是ESL老师，提供额外的语言指导。 2020-2021年开始，学校为3年级学生提供额外的ESL课程，且没有额外收费。
Where do the teachers come from?
Our teachers are fully qualified and are from all over the world including the US, UK, Canada and South Africa.
我们的老师是来自于美国、英国、加拿大和南非的有教师资质的老师。
Is IB curriculum adopted at SAIS?
No. SAIS provides high-quality academic instruction based on American educational standards including the Common Core State Standards. The Project-Based Learning approach, which also started in the US, is the main focus at SAIS, helping students learn key academic content and also cultivate their critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity as they construct high-quality, authentic products & presentations.
深美不提供IB课程， 学校提供美国标准课程， PBL 项目课程。
What is the school’s homework policy?
Based on research about homework, students in ELE through grade 8 will have an expectation of reading (or being read to) for at least 30 minutes every night. There will also be opportunities for following up on projects at home for those students who are interested. However, formal homework assignments outside of independent reading is not given to students in grades 8 and below.
幼儿园到8年级，有阅读作业， 学校的家庭作业基本是每天30分钟。
What is Project Based Learning?
Project Based Learning (PBL) is an instructional approach that requires students to do sustained inquiry in interdisciplinary areas of study that have relevance in the world beyond our classrooms. Research has proven that PBL fosters 21st century skills such as problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration. High quality projects include the following elements:
Does the school give exams and how are students assessed?
One of the main forms of assessment at SAIS, as a Project-Based Learning school is the “performance assessment.” These include presentations, portfolio defenses, and other high stakes, public assessments that demonstrate students learning in much more meaningful ways than tests can ever provide. However, in order to assess student skill levels in English and math, students will also take the MAP tests twice a year, which are normed against students all over the world and many in the U.S. who also take the tests. Quizzes and tests may be a practice in individual classrooms, depending on the teacher and subject but is not as much of a priority as the performance assessments. Students are also given quarterly report cards and will participate in student-led conferences once each semester, during which they present their work and learning to their teacher and parent. Students in 5th grade, 8th grade, and high school will do portfolio presentations about their learning and growth as well.
我校通过英文和数学评估学术水平，一年参加两次MAP测试。 问题和测试根据班级不同有不同的安排。