Avenues is a future-focused bilingual school
offering a transformative toddler—grade 12 international education.

We aim to cultivate students who understand their unique strengths,
are equipped to pursue their passions, and are ready to make a meaningful impact.
Rooted in local culture but with a global perspective,
they will be poised to tackle real-world challenges.
With confidence, responsibility, and a strong sense of self-worth,
they will emerge as leaders capable of addressing the complexities of tomorrow’s world.

Avenues Shenzhen is nestled at the foot of the lush Tanglang Mountain in the heart of Xili Lake International Science and Education City—Shenzhen’s hub for cutting-edge research, innovation, and top-tier talent.

Leading Avenues Shenzhen is a dynamic team of educators, including experienced faculty and administrators from Avenues New York and Avenues Silicon Valley. Together, they form an inspiring community of innovators dedicated to guiding every student to "build a life that transcends the ordinary."

Our curriculum, developed over seven years by the Avenues research team, seamlessly integrates Avenues' global framework with China’s nine-year compulsory education system. It emphasizes discovery, innovation, and foresight, preparing students to excel in an ever-evolving world.

From early childhood to grade five, Avenues’ immersive language program ensures students become fluent in both English and Mandarin, learning in bilingual environments that nurture their linguistic skills.

Avenues graduates are studying at prestigious universities worldwide, including Carnegie Mellon, the University of Chicago, Harvard, New York University, the University of Southern California, and Stanford.

Leadership

Avenues’ leaders come from a diverse array of leading organizations, from outstanding educational institutions like Avenues New York and Avenues Silicon Valley, to innovative organizations like Teach for China.
  • Angela Xu

    Head of School

    Wanted to be…

    a film director

  • Corey Watlington

    Deputy Head of School

    Wanted to be…

  • Ryan Baxter

    Director of Teaching and Learning

    Wanted to be…

  • Bernard Geoxavier

    Director of Student Success Teams

    Wanted to be…

  • Shanshan Ding

    Director of Operations and Administration

    Wanted to be…

    a math teacher

  • Freya Fang

    Director of People and Culture

    Wanted to be…

    a bookstore owner

Avenues' AWE curriculum is accredited by both NEASC and WASC.

Our ongoing recognition as an Apple Distinguished School
reflects our commitment to excellence in innovation, leadership, and educational quality.
It also underscores our forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning,
as well as our dedication to creating model learning environments.

Apple Distinguished School

Avenues at a Glance

  • 110+
    world-class faculty members
  • 3,659
    m² outdoor athletic facilities
  • 35
    athletic teams
  • 1.5-4%
    faculty acceptance rate
  • 23
    spaces for music, theater, arts & design
  • 17
    varsity teams
  • ¼
    of faculty from Avenues New York, São Paulo, and Silicon Valley
  • 530
    meters of library shelving
  • 70%
    of secondary students in at least one team
  • 15
    countries and regions represented
  • 1,896
    m² rooftop play area
  • 15+
    training venues

About Avenues

Discover the people, places and values that make Avenues unique.

Admissions

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Careers

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