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China, Qingdao
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English is the language of instruction at QAIS, with Mandarin Chinese taught daily as a language subject. All students have Chinese class every day, and incoming students are placed into Beginning, Intermediate, or Advanced Chinese. In IB, language options extend beyond English and Chinese to include Korean, with Diploma Programme offerings including Korean A LAL, Chinese A Lit, Chinese B, German B, and Spanish B.
QAIS uses English as the language of instruction across its IB and Montessori programs. Mandarin Chinese is taught daily as a language subject. In the lower grades, Language Arts includes both English and Chinese, creating bilingual content within the core curriculum. Incoming students are placed into Beginning, Intermediate, or Advanced Chinese classes.
QAIS (Qingdao Amerasia International School) is a private, not-for-profit international school in Qingdao that serves students from 18 months to 18 years old. The school operates at the Baishan Campus in the Laoshan District, with the campus buildings and facilities designed to support Montessori programs and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum. QAIS offers the IB Primary Years Programme, IB Middle Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme, and is also accredited by the American Montessori Society for its Toddler and Early Childhood programs. The school moved to the Baishan Campus in 2018 after starting in 2011, and the campus includes Montessori classrooms, science laboratories, a library, a technology lab, and spaces for music, drama and the arts. Beyond classroom learning, QAIS runs a robust after-school program with activities in athletics, arts, robotics, and other clubs, and it organizes regional and international trips for students. The language of instruction is English, with additional language studies integrated into the IB framework. QAIS emphasizes international mindedness, global citizenship, and a student-centered, inquiry-based approach, supported by a diverse staff drawn from many countries. The school also maintains multiple accreditations (IB World School for PYP/MYP/DP, AMS accreditation for Montessori, and CIS/MSA) and participates in community partnerships such as ACAMIS. QAIS publishes ongoing news and resources for families through its site, including information on admissions, tuition, and school life. The campus is described as overlooking Shilaoren Bay, and the school highlights its extensive after-school and co-curricular offerings, including robotics, arts, sports, and service activities.
