MAJOR ATTRIBUTES

  • Prestigious Qualities

    Centered on A-level courses as the core compulsory track, precisely aligned with the admission requirements of top global universities; simultaneously incorporating U.S. AP courses and premium Singaporean academic programs as supplementary capacity-building components, establishing a diversified curriculum matrix of “Foundation + Core + Extension.” Through cross-curricular knowledge integration and academic skill transfer training, we comprehensively address diverse student pathways for higher education, maximizing their core competitiveness in the global admissions landscape.
  • International Vision

    Merchiston Academy Shenzhen (MAS) originates from the renowned British private school Edinburgh Merchiston Castle School (MCS), which boasts nearly two centuries of educational heritage. As one of Merchiston's overseas campuses, MAS enables children to connect with the world and access international teaching environments and resources without leaving China.
    Simultaneously, it introduces an authentic British boarding management model, blending it with traditional Eastern moral education principles to create a boarding environment where 'life is education.' Equipped with a professional team of boarding tutors, it oversees students' daily life management, behavioral habit cultivation, and physical and mental health guidance.

  • China 'Chip'

    Seamless Transition from Compulsory Education to Avoid Academic Discontinuity Risks: Focusing on the academic development needs of Chinese students, we establish a curriculum transition system that seamlessly connects with the nine-year compulsory education stage. Strictly aligning with core knowledge points, competency development objectives, and learning habit requirements of the compulsory education stage, we achieve a smooth transition from compulsory education to international curricula through pre-enrollment diagnostic assessments, customized transition course modules, and dedicated academic progress tracking mechanisms. This approach completely avoids academic gaps and adaptation difficulties caused by differences in curriculum systems.
  • Customization

    Multi-dimensional mixed-age grouping tailored to individual growth needs. Breaking away from traditional single-age/grade grouping, we establish a multidimensional assessment system centered on academic proficiency while considering grade level, age range, cognitive maturity, and international curriculum adaptability. Our experienced teaching team conducts professional evaluations based on these assessments to precisely match each student with the appropriate entry grade and learning cohort. This ensures teaching pace, learning difficulty, and individual developmental needs align seamlessly, fully unlocking personalized learning potential.

  • 语言学院

    语言学院开设英文、中文、俄语、日语、法语、西班牙语等语言课程,学生可根据兴趣爱好、学术水平等因素自如选择想学习的语言。

  • 文学院

    文学院开设哲学、地理、历史、政治、宗教、英国文学、中国文学、世界文学、非物质文化遗产等课程。

  • 理学院

    理学院将开设数学、物理、经济学等课程。

  • 音乐与戏剧学院

    音乐与戏剧学院将与相关知名学府合作,设立大师工作室,同时开设音乐、戏剧、戏曲等课程。

  • 创意设计学院

    创意设计学院将与相关知名学府、机构合作,设立大师工作室,同时开设美术、手工、时尚设计、摄影摄像等课程。
  • 人工智能与信息学院

    人工智能与信息学院将与大湾区内尤其是东莞的高科技企业合作,开设机器人课程、DT课程、AI与5G技术课程。

  • 体育学院

    体育学院除了开设篮球、足球、羽毛球等常规体育课程之外,还将与体育类院校合作,组建体育社团,参与国内外的各项体育赛事。

  • 生命科学学院

    生命科学学院将开设地理、天文、生物、化学等课程。

Merchiston Academy Shenzhen (MAS) - Eight Colleges

  • Languages College

The Language College offers English, Chinese, Russian, Japanese, French, Spanish and other language courses. Students can freely choose the language they want to learn based on factors such as hobbies and academic levels.

  • Art College

Arts College offers courses in philosophy, geography, history, politics, religion, English literature, Chinese literature, world literature, and intangible cultural heritage.

  • Science College

The Science College will offer courses in mathematics, physics, and economics.

  • Music and Drama College

Music and Drama  will cooperate with relevant well-known universities to set up master studios and offer courses in music, drama, and opera at the same time.

  • Creative Design College

Creative Design College will cooperate with relevant well-known universities and institutions to set up master studios and also offer courses in art, handicrafts, fashion design, photography and videography. 
  • Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology College

Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology College will cooperate with high-tech companies in the Greater Bay Area, especially Dongguan, to offer robotics courses, DT courses, AI and 5G technology courses.

  • PE College

In addition to offering regular sports courses such as basketball, football, and badminton, the PE College will also cooperate with sports colleges to form sports clubs and participate in various sports events at home and abroad.

  • Life Sciences College

The Life Sciences College will offer courses in geography, astronomy, biology, and chemistry.