International School of Qingdao

China, Qingdao

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track	Conditions
Early Childhood Half-day – Year 1 (Early Bird)	3	86,000 RMB	Early Childhood (Half-day)	New student registration: RMB 10,000; Admissions/assessment: RMB 600; Early Bird annual: RMB 86,000
Early Childhood Half-day – Year 1	3	90,060 RMB	Early Childhood (Half-day)	New student registration: RMB 10,000; Admissions/assessment: RMB 600; Early Bird annual: RMB 86,000; Annual: RMB 90,600
Early Childhood Full-day – Year 2	4	139,400 RMB	Early Childhood (Full-day)	New student registration: RMB 10,000; Admissions/assessment: RMB 600; Early Bird annual: RMB 132,300; Annual: RMB 139,400
Early Childhood Full-day – Year 2 (Early Bird)	4	132,300 RMB	Early Childhood (Full-day)	New student registration: RMB 10,000; Admissions/assessment: RMB 600; Early Bird annual: RMB 132,300
Grade 1 – Year 3	6	208,600 RMB	Elementary (Grades 1–5)	New student registration: RMB 10,000; Admissions/assessment: RMB 600; Early Bird annual: RMB 202,300; Annual: RMB 208,600
Grade 1 – Year 3 (Early Bird)	6	202,300 RMB	Elementary (Grades 1–5)	New student registration: RMB 10,000; Admissions/assessment: RMB 600; Early Bird annual: RMB 202,300
Grade 2 – Year 4	7	208,600 RMB	Elementary (Grades 1–5)	New student registration: RMB 10,000; Admissions/assessment: RMB 600; Early Bird annual: RMB 202,300; Annual: RMB 208,600
Grade 3 – Year 5	8	208,600 RMB	Elementary (Grades 1–5)	New student registration: RMB 10,000; Admissions/assessment: RMB 600; Early Bird annual: RMB 202,300; Annual: RMB 208,600
Grade 4 – Year 6	9	221,400 RMB	Middle School (Grades 6–8)	New student registration: RMB 10,000; Admissions/assessment: RMB 600; Early Bird annual: RMB 214,700; Annual: RMB 221,400
Grade 5 – Year 7	10	221,400 RMB	Middle School (Grades 6–8)	New student registration: RMB 10,000; Admissions/assessment: RMB 600; Early Bird annual: RMB 214,700; Annual: RMB 221,400
Grade 6 – Year 8	11	221,400 RMB	Middle School (Grades 6–8)	New student registration: RMB 10,000; Admissions/assessment: RMB 600; Early Bird annual: RMB 214,700; Annual: RMB 221,400
Grade 7 – Year 9	12	225,000 RMB	High School (Grades 9–12)	New student registration: RMB 10,000; Admissions/assessment: RMB 600; Early Bird annual: RMB 218,300; Annual: RMB 225,000
Grade 8 – Year 10	13	225,000 RMB	High School (Grades 9–12)	New student registration: RMB 10,000; Admissions/assessment: RMB 600; Early Bird annual: RMB 218,300; Annual: RMB 225,000

Application Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Application Fee	10,000 RMB	New students only; non-refundable

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Enrollment Fee	0 RMB	Non-refundable for new students

Additional Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Lunch (Grades 2–12)	5,940 RMB	per meal; annual example RMB 5,940
Transportation (bus) fee	8,600 RMB	—
Lunch (ECC–Grade 1)	5,040 RMB	per meal; annual example RMB 5,040

Fee Breakdown

Fees

Application and assessment fees
- Registration fee for new students: RMB 10,000.
- Re‑enrollment (returning families) fee: RMB 3,000.
- Admissions/assessment fee for new students: RMB 600.

Tuition fees by year group (amounts in RMB; annual, semester and quarterly options shown)
- Early Childhood (half-day): Early‑bird annual RMB 86,000; Annual RMB 90,600; Semester RMB 45,700; Quarterly RMB 23,300. Registration: RMB 10,000 (new) / RMB 3,000 (returning).
- Early Childhood (full-day): Early‑bird annual RMB 132,300; Annual RMB 139,400; Semester RMB 70,300; Quarterly RMB 35,800. Registration: RMB 10,000 (new) / RMB 3,000 (returning).
- Elementary (Grades 1–5): Early‑bird annual RMB 202,300; Annual RMB 208,600; Semester RMB 107,400; Quarterly RMB 54,800. Registration: RMB 10,000 (new) / RMB 3,000 (returning).
- Middle School (Grades 6–8): Early‑bird annual RMB 214,700; Annual RMB 221,400; Semester RMB 114,000; Quarterly RMB 58,100. Registration: RMB 10,000 (new) / RMB 3,000 (returning).
- High School (Grades 9–12): Early‑bird annual RMB 218,300; Annual RMB 225,000; Semester RMB 115,900; Quarterly RMB 59,100. Registration: RMB 10,000 (new) / RMB 3,000 (returning).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Early‑bird (discounted) and full annual payments are due on the dates set in the school's billing notices; the school uses a payment schedule that includes annual, semester and quarterly deadlines. Semester and quarterly payment due dates are indicated in the school billing notices.
- Specific payment timing noted in school materials: re‑enrollment and early‑bird deadlines occur in mid‑May; other tuition payment plans and fees are due in mid‑July; quarterly payments fall on the 15th of July, September, December and March.
- Registration fee and tuition must be paid to reserve enrollment according to the billing notice. Payments more than five school days past the due date are subject to a late fee of RMB 50 per school day; students may be excluded from classes if payment is more than ten business days past due.
- Late enrollment: annual tuition for late new‑student enrollment is prorated by the enrollment quarter; other payment plan arrangements for late enrollment are made with the Finance Office.

Boarding/Residence
- Boarding is not offered by this school (the school operates as a day school); there are no boarding fees.

Other costs and typical additional fees
- Transportation (bus) fee: RMB 8,600 per year. This is charged for the entire year and is payable regardless of the tuition payment plan selected.
- Lunch: ECC–Grade 1 meals RMB 28 per meal (annual example noted RMB 5,040); Grades 2–12 meals RMB 33 per meal (annual example noted RMB 5,940). Lunch deposits are managed through the school's PowerSchool account; unused lunch balances are refundable.
- Academic special needs support (if required): variable; up to RMB 75,000 depending on the level of additional services.
- Devices/technology for secondary students: family‑provided (secondary device policy applies for Grades 6–12).
- Uniforms and other personal items: variable cost (typical uniform estimates are indicated in school communications; families are responsible for uniform purchases).
- Optional trips and extra‑curricular event costs: variable. School covers 50% of some school‑sponsored activities (for example certain tournaments); non‑sponsored event costs are 100% parent responsibility.

Refund information and finance policies
- Assessment fee and registration fee are non‑refundable.
- Tuition and transportation fees are refundable for remaining full quarters not attended if a student withdraws; unused lunch account balances are refundable.
- No portion of tuition is refundable for students dismissed for disciplinary reasons or expelled.
- Grade‑12 students who graduate in December are required to pay 60% of the annual tuition for that year.

Fee payment options and instructions
- Primary methods for tuition payments: bank transfer (domestic RMB account and a US USD account are available). When making a bank transfer, include the student's full name and grade and email proof of payment to the Finance Office to ensure correct crediting. All bank charges for transfers are to be borne by the remitter.
- Registration fee and transportation fee: payable by bank transfer or WeChat.
- Lunch deposit/top‑up: managed through PowerSchool and can be paid using WeChat Pay as instructed in the school's lunch payment process. Unused lunch balances are refundable.
- Finance Office contact for payment confirmation and receipts: finance@isqchina.com (use this contact to send payment proof and to request family‑specific invoices or confirm US account details).

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Instructs in English

Fees RMB 139,400 - 225,000

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 2300

Type Co-educational

Opened 1996

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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.

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