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China, Qingdao
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Uniforms are supplied through Cre8te Uniforms starting in 2025–2026, with polo items included in the standard dress. Orders ship directly to homes, and families access the ISQ uniform store by logging in with the QDISQ account; the order window begins July 21.
ISQ provides on-site lunch with charges per meal: 28 RMB for ECC–G1; 33 RMB for G2–G12. Lunch deposits are managed via PowerSchool, and a current lunch menu is available for viewing.
ISQ is part of LifePlus, a network of international schools, and Cognia accreditation is held across LifePlus schools. LifePlus operates five international schools in China.
International School of Qingdao (ISQ) is a private international day school in Qingdao, China, offering Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 education in English. The school follows an American curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP) courses and is Cognia-accredited, reflecting a standards-based approach to college preparation. ISQ is part of LifePlus and emphasizes character formation, leadership, and service through programs such as Model United Nations, fine arts, and service learning. The campus sits at 26 Tianshui Road in the Licang District, near the Qingdao Horticultural Expo Garden, with facilities that include science and computer laboratories, an extensive library, and athletics facilities. Average class size is 14 students, and the student body draws from a diverse, multinational community. English-language support is provided for non-native speakers. The head of school is Gabe Lee.
