The Independent Preparatory Academy known as "The Academy" is located in the exclusive Net Valley, in Shekou, Shenzhen. This unique concept Middle-High School is now accepting students from 7th grade upwards for an International Education that is based on highest standards of the international education system. In terms if curriculum, the Academy blends the UK worldwide recognized curriculum for International students with relevant Chinese National Curriculum for local based students. It takes reference from other leading international curricula such as IGCSE, A-level and AP . The Academy focuses on the development of the whole student's character from an intellectual, social and creative perspective.