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China, Dalian
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DAIS follows an all-through American curriculum with instruction delivered in English. Mandarin is taught as a Host Country Language across Elementary and Early Years, with Mandarin immersion through daily routines and dedicated classes. In Middle and High School, Mandarin is offered as a World Language, including AP Chinese Language and Culture. English Language Learner (EAL) support is available for non-native English speakers.
DAIS maintains a multilingual environment with Mandarin taught as a Host Country Language across multiple grade levels. In Elementary, Mandarin is offered as a Host Country Language and appears as a specialist subject, while core subjects are taught in English. The Early Years program promotes multilingual language development and English-language exposure, with Mandarin introduced through immersive activities and daily routines. An English as an Additional Language (EAL) program supports non-native English speakers across the school.
Sea Dragon Summer Camp provides an English language immersion environment for elementary and secondary students. Mandarin is taught through host-country language immersion in the Early Years program, using immersive play, songs, and daily routines. In school, Mandarin is integrated as a world language across Middle and High School, with Mandarin courses designed to build language proficiency and cultural understanding; AP Chinese Language and Culture is offered in High School.
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.
