Approximately thirty different sports, ranging from golf and fencing to basketball, badminton, soccer and cricket, are offered in the school and many of our teams and sportsmen have achieved national honours in various competitions. Interest and talent in music, drama, debating, public speaking and chess is actively encouraged in the school. The school has for many years welcomed overseas students, many of whom come from South East Asia. We value and promote the importance of developing friendships with students from other countries. Special relationships have been developed with several overseas schools involving annual exchanges of students.
All overseas students receive initial and on-going guidance and support.
Our aim is to meet the needs of individual overseas students and to ensure that their time at Shirley Boys' High School is enjoyable and worthwhile. A senior teacher is responsible for our overseas students. The school will arrange accommodation for overseas students in caring families who usually have sons attending the school. On arrival at the airport students are met and taken to their accommodation. A reasonable standard of English is necessary, however an intensive English programme is also offered for students with less ability.