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2027 Yin ao Arts Academy (YIAA) | Official Admissions Brochure

Shenzhen Yinao Academy of Arts (YIAA) was established in 2021 and is located in Songgang Art Town, Bao'an District, Shenzhen. It covers an area of 2,770 square meters, with a total construction area of approximately 7,000 square meters. The academy is jointly established by the Austrian Salzburg Art Education Alliance, Guangdong Ying ao International Art Education Management Co., Ltd., and Manjinghua Group. It is the first purely art-focused, internationally-oriented art education academy in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.  


The academy's motto is "Cultivate Virtue and Art, Pursue Excellence," and its aim is to nurture internationally-minded artistic talent suited to future career development.  


The academy advocates the concept of the "School of One" through a professional mentorship system and one-on-one small class teaching model, creating personalized development plans for each student. Students utilize the campus's art space system for systematic, efficient, and practice-oriented course rehearsals, creation, and production. It breaks the barriers of exam-oriented and mechanical learning, establishing a growth and development path unique to each individual.


The academy centers its curriculum around the British Pearson BTEC International Program. BTEC, along with A-Level and IB, belongs to internationally recognized academic qualification systems. It emphasizes project-based learning and formative assessment, rather than relying on a single exam as the ultimate measure of achievement. Students receive comprehensive evaluation through coursework, case studies, role-playing, and other methods.  


Extensive International Language Instruction  


The primary medium of instruction is English, while elective language courses in French, German, and Spanish are also offered.  


Coverage of Multiple Arts Disciplines  


The professional directions include four core areas: music, performing arts, media and art design, and arts business.  


Specialized disciplines include over 20 areas such as piano, strings, vocal performance, music production, drama and acting, musical theatre, dance, film production, and digital media creation.  


Diverse Overseas Pathways through BTEC Programs  


The academy mainly follows the BTEC International Program of the Pearson Group. Equivalent to A-Level and IB, it focuses on project-based learning and formative assessment, does not rely on a single exam for lifelong evaluation, and integrates language learning with professional practice.  


After completing the BTEC Level 3 program over two years and obtaining the certificate, students with good language proficiency and portfolios developed during the course can apply directly to comprehensive overseas universities in Hong Kong, Macao, the UK, as well as top-tier art institutions.


【Course Offerings】


Arts: Music, Performing Arts, Media, and Art Design majors


Arts Business and Art Therapy program majors



【Course Features】


Acquire knowledge through project-based discussions, research topics, case studies, and project practice



BTEC Businss

【英国培生教育集团官方认证&授权】


MUSIC 音乐


The music program is dedicated to providing students with comprehensive performance training, emphasizing individualized development, and cultivating them into professional musicians or experts in the field of arts. Students can choose to major in piano, strings, wind instruments, vocal performance, or composition. In addition to their major, students will also take core courses in basic musical literacy, including sight-singing and ear training, music theory, music appreciation, improvisation, keyboard skills, and career planning, while also having opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborative performances. The academy offers masterclasses, inviting numerous renowned professors from music conservatories and art experts to teach, provide guidance, and facilitate learning exchanges, thus assisting students in planning their professional careers.

PERFORMING ARTS 表演艺术


Performing arts are a form of artistic expression that, through music, dance, film and television arts, and theater, shape vivid and lifelike characters, enabling emotional exchange and resonance with the audience.


Dance performance emphasizes artistry and encourages interdisciplinary research and development: integrating technology, choreography, dance and theatrical performance, education, and technology. Students will receive professional training in classical ballet, modern dance, jazz dance, and folk dance. Theatrical performance is central to human expressiveness, and the courses teach theoretical knowledge of theater development, traditional and contemporary techniques from both Western and Chinese perspectives through performing arts appreciation (musicals, theatrical performances), with a focus on practical research methods.


The program encourages students to collaborate in teams, understand the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts as well as cutting-edge musical theater and theatrical performance knowledge from top schools in Austria and overseas, and accumulate stage experience to present diverse, innovative, and rich practical performance works.

MEDIA & ART DESIGN 传媒与艺术设计


The Media and Art Design major is a highly creative, interdisciplinary program that closely follows the development of contemporary trends. The curriculum is tailored to meet the evolving needs of media professionals in an ever-changing era, encompassing two main course directions: Creative Media and Art & Design. It offers courses in creative media production, media writing, film and television production, digital media creation, web design, new media products, digital fine arts, illustration, 2D/3D art production, fashion design, and fashion & jewelry design. 


Students develop according to their individual interests and, under the guidance of professional instructors, complete personal portfolio projects and academic advancement plans. Project-based courses align closely with university-level professional skill requirements, fostering creative thinking and spatial imagination. Grounded in practical research, the courses integrate cutting-edge technological concepts of the current internet and AI era, enabling students to produce and design innovative media products for the new era.

ART BUSINESS 艺术商科、艺术疗愈


Based on its original three major disciplines of Music, Performing Arts, Media, and Art & Design, the academy has newly established the BTEC Business and Enterprise Management program, providing students aspiring to develop in the fields of business, corporate management, and entrepreneurship with an international pathway for further education and career development.  


The BTEC Business program, along with the BTEC Art program, is officially accredited by the Pearson Education Group in the UK. The BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship is equivalent to three A-Levels and is typically completed within one to two years.  


The curriculum covers 15 units, systematically encompassing core business areas such as the business environment, marketing, finance and accounting, business management, entrepreneurial financing, human resource management, international business, project management, and digital marketing. Based on personal interests and career plans, students can flexibly choose elective units in addition to completing the required modules, enabling a personalized learning pathway.

The teaching team largely consists of graduates from world-renowned institutions such as the Royal College of Music in the United Kingdom, Berklee College of Music, and New York University, and they are themselves active professional artists or industry practitioners, capable of conveying rich practical experience and industry insights.



Preparatory Academy System


Adopts an international preparatory academy management model (Preparatory Academy System). Students are incorporated into an international curriculum-based learning and living system, where they interact and collaborate with international faculty in an artistic and academic environment. This system balances academic development and the cultivation of overall competencies, aiming to align with the preparatory training logic of overseas universities and to help students adapt in advance to the academic culture of international undergraduate study.

导师制

(Tutor System) Each student is assigned a dedicated academic mentor and provides continuous personalized guidance. Mentors follow up on students' learning progress, module tasks, and further study plans throughout the process, regularly communicate one-on-one, promptly address learning difficulties, and dynamically adjust learning plans based on each student's individual situation.


“一人一课表”个性化学习制


(Individual Timetable System) implements personalized course customization with one timetable per student. Under the guidance of a mentor, a customized learning plan is created based on the student's major, foundational level, and further education goals. Each student independently plans their learning path, completes coursework in modules, and receives instruction tailored to their individual needs, accommodating different learning paces and supporting the high-quality completion of all course modules.

“Project Practice” and “Master Mentorship”


Dual-Track Collaborative Training System

The (Practice Training & Master Mentorship Dual-Track System) course adopts a parallel training model combining practical projects with guidance from professional masters. On one hand, real art projects, performances, and creative implementations serve as practical platforms for students to hone their professional skills through hands-on experience. On the other hand, industry senior masters and overseas art mentors are invited to provide specialized lectures, work critiques, and directional guidance. The two paths complement each other, allowing students to receive expert insights while engaging in practical creation, achieving simultaneous enhancement in theory, operational skills, and artistic perspective.



The innovative practice courses at Yin'ao Academy focus on practical ability and innovative thinking, breaking down barriers between different majors and promoting deep interdisciplinary integration between art and technology. Students form teams across majors, leveraging diverse forms such as technology practice, venue visits, and cross-disciplinary projects, breaking down single-discipline boundaries and realizing creative realization in real projects.



YIAA implements an all-English instructional model as its core teaching approach, while also offering elective foreign language courses in French, German, and Spanish, creating an immersive international language environment. The curriculum is structured around the four dimensions of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with tiered instruction.


It integrates diverse classroom formats, including thematic presentations, lectures, film appreciation, and English interaction activities, combined with targeted training methods and learning techniques to fully engage students in language expression. Through continuous language input and output, students consolidate their foreign language foundation, develop cross-cultural communication skills, and adapt to the learning context of overseas art institutions.





Yin'ao not only focuses on the professional growth of students but is also full of care for them, with every detail carefully attended to.  


Life and practice of international festivals: During traditional festivals and important holidays, the college organizes ceremonies and celebrations full of a sense of ritual—making dumplings and writing Spring Festival couplets for the Chinese New Year, New Year music concerts, handmade mooncake making for the Mid-Autumn Festival, Easter egg decorating, Christmas parties, and the 18th birthday coming-of-age ceremony, among others. Through hands-on activities and joyful laughter, the gap between teachers and students quietly narrows, and the campus becomes a true big family.。

TSPTA/PE Sports and Outdoor Activity Practice: In their spare time, the academy encourages students to step out of practice rooms and rehearsal halls to relax both body and mind through sports and recreational activities. The campus is equipped with facilities for basketball, billiards, darts, and other leisure sports. After class, students can invite a few friends for an exhilarating match or sit together to play board games and engage in conversations, releasing stress and strengthening friendships in a relaxed atmosphere. Balancing work and rest, with measured intensity, is the everyday essence of life at Yingao Academy.


PTC Home-School Connection and Parent-Teacher Tea Meeting: The YIAA Parent Meeting is an important monthly meeting that evaluates students' learning progress. By showcasing students' learning content and talents, it introduces and reports the learning progress of each student in every subject, allowing parents to intuitively understand their child's school learning situation. Through communication with parents, it reflects each student's life and learning at school and provides support for the care of students' growth.



The Night of Musical Excellence, as an important monthly offline practice course of YIAA, aims to assess students' learning achievements in the BTEC courses for the month and to present a spectacular international art show for parents, teachers, and students in the form of performances or programs. The Night of Musical Excellence sets monthly specialties and themes based on the learning progress of each department: “Music, Performing Arts, Media, and Arts Business.” Students collaborate with one another, working as a team to complete a rich and comprehensive performance for the Night of Musical Excellence.

Tuition and miscellaneous fees refer to previous years of approximately 248,000 to 295,000 RMB per year (including academic courses, specialized courses, and further education guidance), subject to the latest admissions brochure of the school. The college offers various scholarships, including full tuition reduction opportunities, encouraging outstanding students to apply.

Yin'ao launches the "Bauhinia Scholarship & Yin'ao Scholarship" Dual Scholarship Program


Maximum Full Tuition Waiver:


✅ Full Scholarship: Full tuition waived, covering 248,000 RMB directly


✅ Half Scholarship: Half tuition reduction, saving 124,000 RMB per year


✅ Partial Scholarship: 100,000 RMB per year, applied directly


Bauhinia Talent Scholarship: 100,000 RMB/year


Each major has 10 slots, with a total of 40 slots across the four major areas: Music, Performing Arts, Media Design, and Business.