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China, Dalian
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The school offers a residential boarding program with small dorms for four students, with air-conditioning and purification, heating, en-suite bathrooms, and card-only access for security. The program fosters community, leadership, and academic growth under Residential Teachers, with on-campus medical support and weekend activities. There are five-day and seven-day boarding options with defined sign-out rules.
The school offers Chinese and Western lunch options. Lunch menus are published monthly and can be pre-ordered. Elementary students are encouraged to bring a healthy snack.
The boarding program uses a house system with Heads of House for girls and for boys.
The school is part of Nord Anglia Education.
Dalian American International School (DAIS) is an all-through American international school located in the Golden Pebble Beach National Resort in Dalian's Jinzhou New District. It serves students from ages 3 to 18 (Early Years through High School) and includes a Montessori-style preschool on campus. The school follows an American curriculum from elementary through high school, with CCSS and AERO standards in elementary and an American High School Curriculum with AP opportunities in the upper grades. DAIS is accredited by WASC and is part of the Nord Anglia Education family, with extensive co-curricular programs and collaborations. The campus features state-of-the-art facilities, including indoor and outdoor sports facilities, a heated 25-meter pool, science labs, three libraries, and arts studios. Mandarin is taught as the host country language, while English is the language of instruction across most programs. The school offers boarding and a range of after-school activities, including Soccer Club and Sea Dragon Choir. The Head of School is Dr. Craig Wilson.
