PacificPine Sports Partners with Sendelta International AcademyShenzhen to launch Full-Time Golf, Basketball and FootballPrograms, creating a New Model for International Sports +Academic Education

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PacificPine Sports recently announced a strategic partnership with Sendelta International Academy Shenzhen to jointly launch full-time programs, scheduled to officially commence in September 2026. This collaboration marks a significant step toward integrating international education with elite sports training, setting a new benchmark for sports-academic development in the Greater Bay Area.

As a leading institution in international education within the Greater Bay

Area, Sendelta continues the legacy of being the first to achieve a "Grand Slam" of acceptances from Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, MIT, Oxford, and Cambridge. For the second consecutive year (2025–2026), Sendelta has secured a full house of offers from U.S. Top 10 universities, Ivy League institutions, Oxford and Cambridge, and Hong Kong’s top three universities. The Class of 2026, comprising 160 graduates, has received over 1,200 offers.

PacificPine Sports operates across 14 cities across Asia with more than 85 locations, over 100 certified coaches, and a community of more than 15,000 students. The company is the exclusive operator of PGA of America Golf Academies in China and partners with other leading global sports organizations, including the ATP, USA Fencing, AJGA, UTR and the SURF Soccer Nation, as well as elite international school groups such as Harrow, Dulwich, and Nord Anglia.

The newly launched full-time programs will integrate PacificPine Sports Group’s international sports resources with Sendelta’s globally oriented academic curriculum, creating a comprehensive pathway for athletic development, academic achievement, and international university admissions.

The golf program will be based at the PGA Golf Academy located in Mission Hills, Shenzhen. Following a dual-track model of professional sports training and international academics, students will receive systematic golf instruction in the mornings and attend academic classes at Sendelta in the afternoons, ensuring balanced athletic and academic growth.

The program will also incorporate the PGA Golf Academy’s international training methodology and elite coaching resources, offering comprehensive support in technical development, tournament planning, athletic performance management, and overseas university admissions guidance. Students will also gain opportunities to compete in prestigious international junior tournaments such as the AJGA.

In addition to golf, full-time basketball program and football program will also be launched and operated by Five-Star Basketball Academy and GBA SURF additional brands under the PacificPine Sports Group. The program will adopt the same half-day training and half-day academic structure, helping students improve basketball and football skills, physical conditioning, and competitive performance while maintaining strong academic progress.

Looking ahead, both parties will continue collaborating in areas including professional sports training, international curricula, tournament platforms, overseas admissions pathways, and holistic student development. Together, they aim to establish one of the most influential international sports education programs in the Greater Bay Area, providing aspiring young golfers, basketball and football players with exceptional opportunities for growth

and success.

About PacificPine Sports Group

Established in 2018 and headquartered in Shenzhen & Hong Kong, PacificPine Sports is China’s premier sports training, tournament, and facility management company. PacificPine Sports partners with leading global sports organizations including the PGA of America, ATP Tour, AJGA, UTR, Surf Club, and USA Fencing, and currently operates across 14 cities in over 85 locations serving more than 6,000 current students. As the exclusive operator of PGA of America Golf Academies in China, PacificPine Sports’ core sports include golf, basketball, tennis, football, and fencing. PacificPine Sports is dedicated to developing the next generation of leaders and champions through the integration of athletics, academics, and character development via a structured college pathway. For more information, visit www.pacificpinesports.com.

About Sendelta International Academy Shenzhen

Sendelta, the International Education Base of Shenzhen Experimental School, traces its roots to the AP Program at the High School Division of Shenzhen Experimental School, founded in 2011. In 2020, the two institutions deepened their cooperation to jointly build the international education base. Over its fifteen years of development, the school has preserved its educational heritage and maintained its outstanding academic legacy, carrying forward the remarkable record of being the first international program in the region to secure offers from Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, MIT, Oxford and Cambridge. Guided by its philosophy — Academic Excellence, Joyful Growth and Sustainable Development — Sendelta is committed to nurturing forward-thinking, globally minded talents prepared for the challenges of a new era.Today, the school offers international curricula for Grades 6 to 12, including AP, IGCSE, A-Level, as well as specialized courses in sports, art and music. Integrating both British and American academic systems while balancing intellectual, athletic and artistic development, Sendelta opens diverse pathways for students to gain admission to top universities worldwide.

The Arts and Sports Center at Sendelta specializes in sports, music and artistic education, emphasizing personalized instruction and tailored support. It balances professional skill development with academic excellence, enabling students to excel in both domains simultaneously. Through its dedicated focus on performing arts and sports education, combined with access to premium resources, The Arts and Sports Center has attracted a cohort of outstanding student-athletes and artists. In competitive sports, Sendelta currently enrolls two national first-class golfers, the champion of the PGA Junior Series Finals, and the top-ranked female junior golfer by the China Golf Association. In equestrian sports, a China Equestrian Association first-level dressage rider also demonstrates exceptional professional ability on campus. Centered on a dual “Sports + University Placement” model, The Arts and Sports Center provides long-term, personalized and dynamically adjusted professional support for student-athletes. Based on their competitive performance and university goals at each stage, the center continuously refines one-on-one specialized coaching, guiding students toward both athletic growth and successful admission to world-class universities.