Merchiston International School opened its doors in August 2018 as the first school in Longhua District, Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China. It offers student living arrangements along with a British education. The school is the first overseas campus for the 185-year-old Merchiston Castle School. The school can cater to 1,200 students aged between 5 and 18. Lessons are taught in English and pupils from grades 1 to 9 follow the English national curriculum, with additional access to Mandarin language learning. Senior students study for the IGCSE and A-levels. With accommodation for 600, the senior school is exclusively for boarding students. 80 percent of the teaching staff are from the United Kingdom. Merchistonians Notes and references External links Official School Website Profile on the ISC website UK Boarding Schools Guide Profile Merchiston Castle School's page on Scottish Schools Online Merchiston Castle School's page on The Good Schools Guide Merchiston International School Boarding schools in Edinburgh Charities based in Edinburgh Educational institutions established in 1833 1833 establishments in Scotland Private schools in Edinburgh Member schools of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference Category A listed buildings in Edinburgh Boys' schools in Edinburgh