Located in Shenzhen’s vibrant Shekou district, BASIS Bilingual Kindergarten Nanshan (BKNS) is an innovative early childhood school that thoughtfully blends key elements of international and Chinese education. Launched in September 2024 at the founding BASIS International School Shenzhen location, BKNS integrates the Chinese National Curriculum with the BASIS Curriculum to engage young learners and provide a strong, inclusive foundation for future academic success.
Described as “Shenzhen’s mini paradise” in Olivia Seaton-Hill’s article on thehelpfulpanda.com, Shekou is home to approximately 100,000 residents, including around 6,000 expatriates from about 54 countries. Seaton-Hill notes:
For foreigners in China, Shekou offers all they need to feel at home…A wide array of cuisine from all over the world, supermarkets with international products, foreign-owned gyms, nice (expensive) apartments and plenty of [familiar faces].
In addition to its welcoming and globally minded community, Shekou offers several green spaces, the picturesque Nanshan Mountain—ideal for hiking—and Sea World Plaza, where the retired cruise ship Minghua permanently resides. Originally a French liner before transforming into a cruise ship in the 1960s, the Minghua is now a hotel surrounded by numerous international restaurants, offering visitors delightful dining options on its deck. Seaton-Hill adds:
The small area of water surrounding the old ship is the stage for a nightly light and water show… and just across from the plaza, you’ll find the Shenzhen Shekou Mermaid Statue.
Accredited by AdvancEd/Cognia, BKNS offers a comprehensive bilingual program for Nursery, Early Years Foundation Stage, and kindergarten students. Classrooms are intentionally designed to meet the diverse needs of young learners, with engaging play spaces and a range of educational resources that support various learning styles and developmental needs.
BKNS actively recruits experienced educators from a variety of backgrounds and professional pathways. The school welcomes teachers with diverse profiles, including those with non-teaching partners and those entering international education without formal teaching certification. In compliance with government regulations, candidates up to the age of 60 are eligible for work visas, ensuring opportunities for a broad range of professionals.
The benefits package for international educators at BKNS includes a relocation allowance, annual airfare, and the option of a furnished apartment or housing allowance. The school also contributes 10% to a retirement plan. Tuition is free for up to two children per teaching staff member, and teachers and their two children enjoy complimentary breakfast and lunch on school days. BKNS further supports its staff through professional development opportunities and global health insurance—excluding the U.S.—which includes emergency evacuation coverage.
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