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QAIS holds several external validations that establish its international standing. It was approved by the Chinese Ministry of Education as International School No. 110 in the People's Republic of China in July 2011, marking official government recognition to operate as an international school in China. QAIS is authorized to offer the full International Baccalaureate continuum (Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme), and is noted as the first school in Shandong Province to achieve this authorization for all three IB programs. The Toddler and Early Childhood programs are accredited by the American Montessori Society, making QAIS the first school in Asia to receive AMS accreditation for these early programs. The school's Toddler and Early Childhood programs are also accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. QAIS is a member of the Council of International Schools, reflecting engagement with CIS's external quality assurance framework. These accreditations and authorizations are presented together as part of QAIS's six accreditations and authorizations, underscoring a broad external validation of its programs and governance. Additionally, QAIS is the first IB World School in Shandong and the first Asia-based school to be AMS-accredited for its early years, with a continued emphasis on international accreditation and authorization. These points are outlined in QAIS's About QAIS and Accreditation pages, which describe the MOE licensing, IB authorization, AMS accreditation, MSA accreditation, and CIS membership as the core external validations supporting QAIS's profile.
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.
