Common Questions
1 Question: What is the course setting of Shenzhen Xinzhe Academy? How does the child adapt from the domestic system to the international system?
Answer: Shenzhen New Philosophical Academy adopts the international curriculum system of AP and A-Level, which combines English and American studies, paving the way for students to study in diverse world-renowned universities.
American Curriculum System
middle school：The curriculum includes Chinese, English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Art and Music, Information Technology, etc. This enables students to not only meet the English proficiency requirements of American high school courses, but also make their academic abilities in Mathematics, Science, and Humanities stronger than those of students in other international schools. At the same time, the base also offers a variety of art, sports, and extracurricular club courses to continuously stimulate students' interest in learning.
High School: On the basis of English proficiency training courses, critical thinking courses, and liberal arts (general knowledge) courses, high school curriculums offer up to 25 AP (Advanced Placement) courses. The abundance is not common even in top-quality private high schools in the United States.
A-Level British Curriculum System
The IGCSE and A-Level courses offered by the school cover a wide range of subjects, including mathematics, English, physical education, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, history, geography, business, economics, art and design, music, and a second foreign language. This provides students with a broader selection. During the IGCSE stage, the school encourages students to choose a variety of courses and try new things, in order to discover their true passion for a subject. Once they have a clear direction, during the A-Level stage, students can delve deeper into the subject they have chosen.
If a student who has been studying in the domestic system adapts to an international curriculum, it usually takes about three months. After that, students can engage in relatively smooth academic discussions and exchanges with foreign teachers.
2 Questions: What study abroad exams are required to apply for prestigious universities2 Questions: What study abroad exams are required to apply for prestigious universities in the UK and the US?
Answer: Standardized tests for American university applications: TOEFL, SAT, AP.
The TOEFL exam is composed of four parts: reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Each part has a maximum score of 30 points, and the entire test has a maximum score of 120 points. TOEFL is one of the necessary requirements for applying to American universities. Most schools require a score of at least 80 points. If you want to apply to high-end institutions, you need to achieve a score of at least 90 points.
The SAT exam is divided into SAT I and SAT II. The total score of SAT I is 1600 points, which is divided into three parts: reading, grammar, and mathematics. Writing is optional. SAT II is a single subject examination with twenty subjects including mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, French, German, history, etc. Each subject has a maximum score of 800 points. Most top 50 universities in the United States require SAT I scores, and most top 30 universities require or recommend 2-3 SAT II scores.
The AP course is an Advanced Placement course in the United States. With excellent TOEFL and SAT scores, outstanding AP exam results can increase the success rate of applying to prestigious American universities.
The standardized tests for British university applications: IThe standardized tests for British university applications: IELTS, A-Level.
The IELTS exam is divided into four individual components: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Each component is scored independently, with a maximum score of 9 and a minimum score of 0. The overall score is calculated by averaging the scores of the four components and rounding to the nearest whole or half point. Generally, to apply to universities in the UK and the US, the IELTS total score should not be less than 6. For G5 universities, the requirement is 6.5-7, while for Oxford and Cambridge, it is 7.
A-Level, the British high school curriculum, is a universal curriculum system in the UK. It is also the university entrance examination curriculum for British students and is widely recognized as a curriculum system globally. The A-Level course certificate is used by almost all English-speaking universities as an admission criterion for new students.
3 Questions: What is the student size of Shenzhen Xinzhe Academy?
Answer: The school adopts an international small class teaching model, focusing on classroom interaction, with no more than 25 students per class. The teacher-student ratio is 1:4.
4 Questions: Do I need to find training institutions in society for TOEFL, SAT, and IELTS training courses after I enter the school?
Answer: The school's curriculum already includes basic and intensive courses for TOEFL, IELTS, and SAT, and is taught by an experienced team of excellent teachers. The curriculum focuses on English fundamental reading, comprehensively improving students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities. Immersive full-English teaching allows students to master the skills of standardized tests such as TOEFL, IELTS, and SAT in a subtle learning process, achieving outstanding results in standardized tests. Language ability development is achieved through scientific, systematic, and comprehensive curriculum design. The "short, fast, and accurate" test-taking mode of training institutions cannot replace the systematic teaching of schools.
5 Question: Does Shenzhen New Philosophical Academy offer scholarships?
Answer: In order to encourage students with excellent academic performance, the school has set up a generous scholarship policy, rewarding students with outstanding grades and awards in activities.
6 Question: How to apply for enrollment and admission if I want to study in a school?
Answer: You can register either by phone or on-site at the school: You can register either by phone or on-site at the school: ① Students who have been admitted to the cooperative institutions of the Shenzhen Experimental School International Education Base through the high school entrance examination; ② Those who pass the school's admission test with scores reaching the admission threshold, and those who have outstanding interview results and comprehensive evaluation will be admitted.
7 Question: What is the address and tuition fee of your school?
Answer: The annual tuition standard is subject to the enrollment brochure of that year.
