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International School of Qingdao

China, Qingdao

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Accreditations

Cognia accreditation (2021–present). Cognia is the world's largest education improvement organization; ISQ's Cognia accreditation superseded its previous WASC accreditation in 2021, providing a global framework for evaluating and improving teaching and learning across LifePlus schools.

Awards and Recognition

2025 LifePlus High School Soccer Tournament – Boys' championship title and Girls' Sportsmanship Award (awards won by ISQ's teams competing as the school). 2023 LifePlus Volleyball Tournament – Boys' and Girls' Sportsmanship Awards (team awards earned by ISQ's volleyball teams). 2022 Qingdao International Schools Network Volleyball Tournament

– Women's Volleyball Sportsmanship Award (team award to ISQ's girls' team). 2023 Qingdao International Schools Network Ping Pong Tournament – Sportsmanship Awards for both boys' and girls' teams (team awards earned by ISQ).

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees RMB 139,400 - 225,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2300
Type Co-educational
Opened 1996
Bus Service No
Availability Are there places?

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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