Shenzhen Bay School is a leading Chinese public school, acknowledged by the government as a model program to reform China’s schooling. It is committed to producing healthy and mature, inquisitive and skillful, wellmannered and socially responsible youths. This innovative school believes in the power of physical education, as well as traditional academics, therefore it has a particular focus on integrating athletics and academics in its education program. The School’s governance structure also renders it unique. Similar to a US charter school, Shenzhen Bay School is a public school run by an independent organization. It has a school board consisting of both the local government and JS Education Foundation.