Admissions

Welcome to Avenues. We’re so glad you’re here.

Welcome to Avenues Shenzhen, the newest campus of Avenues: The World School. We’re honored that you would consider Avenues for your child and look forward to supporting you through the admissions process.

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Global Admissions

A student admitted to one campus is admitted to all our campuses: New York, São Paulo, Shenzhen, Online and soon, Silicon Valley. That means families with professional commitments in Brazil, the United States, or—with Avenues Online—anywhere else can provide their children with an Avenues education on three continents. In addition, students at all our campuses benefit from frequent digital collaboration with their peers in other countries, as well as opportunities for campus exchanges and Global Journeys study abroad programs.

Admissions for the 2020-21 Academic Year

For the 2020-21 school year, limited seats are available in selected grades. The application remains open for late admission to the Small World program for 2-year-olds, nursery, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and kindergarten plus.

Admissions for the 2021-22 Academic Year

For the 2021-22 school year, we intend to expand our offering to include all grades from two-year-olds through our upper grades program for high-school aged students. We encourage you to review the application process below and complete an application (for grades Small World through kindergarten) or an interest form (for the planned Primary and Secondary Divisions). We are grateful for your interest and look forward to partnering with you as you consider Avenues Shenzhen for your child’s education.

Application Process

Please select the division that your child is applying for to view the application process and requirements.

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Small World
Nursery, Pre-K, K and K+
Primary Division (planned)
Secondary Division (planned)

Tuition & Financial Aid Information

Meet the Team

Matt Lai

Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management
matt.lai@avenues.org

Matt Lai joined Avenues after 14 years at Woodside Priory School in Portola Valley, California where he served in a number of roles, including director of admissions & financial aid, dean of students, dean of residential life, teacher, and coach. He is currently a trustee at the Enrollment Management Association, a non-profit organization that administers the SSAT and provides professional support and enrollment tools to over 1,300 independent schools around the world.. Before transitioning to a career in education, Matt was a litigation attorney at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP in Manhattan. Matt holds a J.D. from Columbia Law School as well as an M.A. and B.A. from Stanford.

As part of his admissions work prior to joining Avenues, Matt traveled extensively in China, recruiting students for U.S. boarding schools and speaking on panels about international education. He is thrilled to be joining the Avenues Shenzhen team in this dynamic moment of campus expansion, and looks forward to getting to know prospective families in Shenzhen as they explore the possibilities of an Avenues education.

Tina Li

Associate Director of Admissions
tina.li@avenues.org

Tina joined Avenues in June 2018, bringing six years of experience in marketing and admissions at the International School of Nanshan in Shenzhen. Before working in education, Tina received a B.S. in accounting and held roles in finance at TNT Express International. Her work in international schools led Tina to develop a passion for global education and to study for a master's degree in Educational Psychology.

Penny Pan

Associate Director of Admissions
penny.pan@avenues.org

Penny has worked with children of different ages and cultural backgrounds, from young children in immersion programs in New York to primary schoolers in the UK and rural China. Prior to joining Avenues, Penny served as a senior educational consultant, responsible for admissions counseling, curriculum design and coaching middle schoolers in integrated projects. Penny earned her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University.

Catherine Deng

Marketing & Enrollment Specialist
catherine.deng@avenues.org

Catherine joined Avenues in May 2019. Previously, she worked for six years at Wall Street English, serving as Deputy Center Director with responsibility for admissions. Catherine holds a BA from Wuhan University of Science and Technology and is currently working towards an MBA from Xi’an Jiaotong University. She was born and raised in Xianning City, Hubei Province.

Admissions Contacts

The best way to get to know Avenues Shenzhen is by attending a parent information event or scheduling a tour. In the meantime, our admissions team stands ready to assist you and is eager to hear from all families considering Avenues.

Telephone: +86-755-86158900
+86-755-86717850
Email: admissions-sz@avenues.org