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Yew Chung International School of Qingdao

China, Qingdao

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees RMB 171,000 - 257,000
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2006
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Taught languages Mandarin, English, Korean
Typical class size 4
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

YCIS Qingdao is an international school in Qingdao West Coast serving students aged 2 to 18. The school offers a bespoke curriculum alongside Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme. It provides a bilingual English‑Chinese learning environment with teachers from more than ten countries and students from 30 nations. The Secondary Section is authorised as a Cambridge Examinations Centre, and the school is IB World School offering DP. The campus includes well-equipped dedicated science, art, and music rooms and an on-site soccer pitch. Beyond the classroom, YCIS Qingdao runs more than 50 Co‑Curricular Activities through CCP for Years 1–13, including Orchestra, Percussion, Chinese Traditional Dance, Violin, Ukulele, Painting, Pottery, Woodworking, Planting and Drama. Graduates go on to study at universities worldwide, with recent acceptances to Peking University, Tsinghua, Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, UCL, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Cornell, NUS, and HKU. The school is a member of the Council of International Schools.

72 Tai Hang Shan Lu, Qingdao West Coast New Area, Shandong, P.R.C. 266555, China

The Essentials

Yew Chung International School of Qingdao has typical class sizes of 4, instruction in English, Mandarin.

Location
The campus is located at 72 Tai Hang Shan Lu, Qingdao West Coast New Area, Shandong, PRC 266555. The campus is situated in Huangdao, Qingdao West Coast New Area. YCIS Qingdao serves expatriate students aged 2 to 18 (Kindergarten 2 to Year 13).

Stages
Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary, Future

Type
International school

Pupil Nationality Mix
Over 20 nationalities represented; culturally diverse learning environment.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Residence Hall Services are optional and available for Years 7–13. The residence hall provides modern, secure accommodations with air conditioning, heating, and en‑suite bathrooms, plus a communal living room and study spaces. The service includes weekly laundry and regular cleaning, with dining and other services offered separately; short‑term housing can be arranged based on bed availability. Residence hall fees include 51,200 RMB per year for five days a week or 58,200 RMB per year for seven days a week, with a 5,000 RMB medical/emergency deposit.

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform. Uniforms are a long‑standing YCIS Qingdao tradition and were refreshed in 2018 with a new unified design. A Uniform Catalogue detailing quantity and style is available on the School Uniform Platform.

Food Options
Meals are prepared on-site in the school kitchen. The cafeteria sources ingredients from approved, certified suppliers to ensure freshness and nutrition.

House System
The school uses a house system with four houses. Students participate in house activities and wear house T‑shirts for events.

Governance and Ownership
YCIS Qingdao holds joint international accreditations: CIS, NEASC, and NCCT; it is also authorised as a Cambridge International Examinations Centre and an International Baccalaureate World School.
Fees

Annual tuition at Yew Chung International School of Qingdao ranges from RMB 171,000 to RMB 257,000 for 2026/27.

Application fee & Deposit
- Application fee (new students, non-refundable): RMB 3,000.
- Deposit (one-time, refundable, non-interest-bearing security deposit for ECE to Year 13): RMB 19,000. The School may apply the Deposit to any outstanding fees; if the Deposit is used to settle outstanding fees it must be repaid within three days.

Tuition fees (per term and annual amounts) — Academic Year 2026/2027 (all amounts in RMB)
- ECE – Kindergarten 2 to 4: Semester 1 (Aug–Dec): RMB 68,400; Semester 2 (Jan–Jun): RMB 102,600; Annual: RMB 171,000.
- Primary – Years 1 to 4: Semester 1: RMB 90,400; Semester 2: RMB 135,600; Annual: RMB 226,000.
- Primary – Years 5 and 6: Semester 1: RMB 91,600; Semester 2: RMB 137,400; Annual: RMB 229,000.
- Secondary – Years 7 to 9: Semester 1: RMB 99,600; Semester 2: RMB 149,400; Annual: RMB 249,000.
- Secondary – Year 10 (IGCSE): Semester 1: RMB 102,400; Semester 2: RMB 153,600; Annual: RMB 256,000.
- Secondary – Year 11 (IGCSE): Semester 1: RMB 99,600; Semester 2: RMB 149,400; Annual: RMB 249,000.
- Secondary – Year 12 (IBDP / A Level): Semester 1: RMB 102,800; Semester 2: RMB 154,200; Annual: RMB 257,000. (A Level relaunch initiative: a specific relaunch tuition is RMB 220,000 for participating students.)
- Secondary – Year 13 (IBDP): Semester 1: RMB 99,600; Semester 2: RMB 149,400; Annual: RMB 249,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Semester 1 or full annual tuition payment due no later than: 15 June 2026. Semester 2 tuition payment due no later than: 15 November 2026.
- Mid-year (mid-term) enrolment: tuition is calculated on a monthly pro-rata basis based on a 10-month period (inclusive of the month of commencement); fees must be paid within ten (10) calendar days after issue of the Offer and before attendance begins.
- Late payment charge: overdue school fees attract an overdue charge of 2% per month, compounded monthly. The School reserves the right to reassign a place or cancel enrolment for overdue accounts.
- Discounts:
- Early Bird: 5% discount on Annual Tuition Fees (tuition only) when full annual payment is received by the School's bank on or before 15 April 2026.
- Annual Payment Discount: 3% discount on Annual Tuition Fees (tuition only) when full annual payment is received by the School's bank between 16 April 2026 and 15 June 2026.
- Sibling discounts (full-day programme only): second eldest child: 15% off tuition; third child and onward: 20% off tuition. Sibling discounts cannot be combined with other discounts except as noted for Early Bird/Annual Payment.
- Alumni children discount: 20% tuition discount for enrolled children of YCIS alumni (not combinable with other discounts).

Residence hall / Boarding (optional; Years 7–13)
- Residence hall service is available for Years 7–13. The School requires an advance/prepayment for additional living expenses and school activity fees for international boarding students; the estimated total advance is RMB 50,000 per student for the academic year. Actual expenses are deducted from this prepaid account with parental authorisation and any balance is refunded as applicable.

School bus (optional)
- School bus fees (K3 – Year 13; amounts shown per semester and annual):
- Within 15 km: Semester 1 RMB 5,280; Semester 2 RMB 7,920; Annual RMB 13,200.
- 15 km or over: Semester 1 RMB 6,120; Semester 2 RMB 9,180; Annual RMB 15,300.
- Temporary or short-term bus arrangements are made subject to route and seat availability.

School meals and catering (optional)
- Recommended pre-pay top-up minimum: RMB 600. Suggested meal prices (per meal): Breakfast RMB 26 for all students; Lunch ECE RMB 40; Primary Years 1–2 set meal RMB 42–50; Primary Years 3–6 and Secondary Years 7–13: charges vary based on dining items and selections; themed-event catering charged separately.

Uniforms and other compulsory items
- School uniforms are required for all students ECE to Year 13 and must be purchased from the School's uniform supplier platform at supplier-set prices. New students must purchase one set in their first year; returning students may purchase individual pieces as needed.

Other mandatory or common additional fees
- International Student Administrative Service Fee (for students requiring the School's support with a Child Student Visa / Student Visa and related services): RMB 12,000 per international student. This covers additional administrative costs including visa support, international medical insurance, airport pickup, health checks and related services.
- Advance Payment for additional living/activity expenses for international boarding students: estimated RMB 50,000 (prepaid).

Refund information and departure procedures
- Application Fee is non-refundable.
- Deposit and tuition refund rules depend on the date the School receives a completed Departure Notice Form and the actual date of departure; specific refund thresholds for Deposit and Tuition Fees are set for Semester 1 and Semester 2 (examples: for Semester 1 the Deposit may be 100% refundable if the Departure Notice is received on or before 15 April 2026 in certain cases; tuition refunds for a semester vary by the date of departure—100% refund before semester start, 50% if by a later cutoff date, and no refund after specified cutoffs). All refunds are processed after completion of departure procedures and settlement of outstanding accounts; the Deposit is returned within 30 days after departure procedures are complete, subject to deductions for amounts owing. Detailed departure and refund timelines and conditions apply.
- Temporary leave: there is no refund of Deposit or Tuition Fees for temporary leave. Specific rules apply for refunds of bus fees, meal balances and residence hall fees. Original receipts or fapiaos must be returned for refunds and tax or processing charges may apply.

Fee payment options and settlement instructions
- Accepted payment methods:
- Bank remittance (preferred): payments may be made by bank transfer to the School's RMB domestic bank account or the overseas USD account; include the student's passport name in the remittance reference. Domestic and overseas account details are provided for bank transfers.
- Pay in person: small cash amounts up to RMB 6,000 are accepted in person. Large cash payments, credit cards and personal cheques are NOT accepted.
- Any payments received are applied first to the Deposit if it is outstanding; outstanding balances must be settled per the fee schedule. Overdue charges and reallocation/cancellation of places apply for unpaid accounts.

Contacts for accounts and fee enquiries
- Accounts Division contact for fee enquiries and assistance: Tel: 0532 8699 5551-3; email: fad.qd@ycis.com.
Academics

Yew Chung International School of Qingdao teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The school has a bilingual learning environment. It has a proven track record in IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).

Student Teacher Ratio
4:1

Exam Results
IBDP pass rate: 20+.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates go on to study at top universities worldwide, including Peking University, Tsinghua University, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, London School of Economics and Political Sciences, University College London, Stanford University, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Los Angeles, Cornell University, National University of Singapore, and The University of Hong Kong.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Character Education is offered in Lower Secondary to foster positive moral values and educate the whole child. Through lessons and a wide range of activities across and beyond the curriculum, students gain practical knowledge and skills to live healthy lives and meet spiritual, moral, social, and cultural challenges as they approach adulthood. The programme aligns with YCIS Philosophy and Objectives. This supports social and emotional development as part of a holistic education.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language (EAL) and English Language and Literature (ELL) programmes are offered. Students are grouped according to individual needs and experience and join either the EAL or ELL programmes. There is also an English Intensive Programme (EIP) to assist students who have very little knowledge of the language.

Mental Wellbeing
YCIS Qingdao is an IB World School and offers the full IB Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13. The IBDP aims to develop all-rounded students who flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically.

Safeguarding
YCIS Qingdao is a child-safe school with Child Protection Policies and Procedures.
Parent Experience

History
YCIS Qingdao has served the Qingdao community since 2006 and offers a bilingual English-Chinese program for ages 2 to 18. Students come from around 30 countries and regions and are taught by teachers from more than 10 countries. The Secondary Section is authorised as a Cambridge International Examinations Centre and the school is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the IB Diploma Programme. YCIS Qingdao is a member of the Council of International Schools.

Community
YCIS Qingdao fosters a vibrant community with active parent involvement and student-led performances. Key community events include hosting and co-organising the Bond Across Mountains and Seas Exchange Camp. The YCIS Qingdao Parent Organisation held its first official meeting on September 7, 2018, with more than 35 parents in attendance. Annual events include Family Fun Day and the Art Carnival, with performances and participation by the Parent Organisation.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a Parent Organisation (PO) that coordinates parent involvement in school life. The PO held its first official meeting on September 7, 2018, with more than 35 parents in attendance. A Parent Relationship Officer coordinates parent involvement and communications. The PO participates in and supports events such as Deck the Hall, a collaboration with Year 1 and 2 students during Christmas Counts. Past events include Family Fun Day and concerts that feature the Parent Organisation, and the PO also contributes to the Spring Concert and Art Carnival, with parents contributing to performances.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
YCIS Qingdao's campus and facilities embody the school's philosophy. The dedicated science, art, and music rooms are equipped with a wide range of equipment and supplies. Other learning spaces support activities across the arts, sciences, and sports.

Sports Facilities
A soccer pitch is on campus for on-site activities.

Academic Facilities
The school provides dedicated science, art, and music rooms. These spaces are equipped with a wide range of equipment and supplies to support practical learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers over 50 Co-Curricular activities through the Co-Curricular Programme (CCP) for Years 1-13. Students participate in age-appropriate after-school activities to develop new skills and teamwork. Clubs include Orchestra, Percussion Club, Chinese Traditional Dance, Violin, Ukulele, Painting, Pottery, Woodworking, Planting, and Drama.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has a proven track record of excellent educational results in IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Graduates go on to study at top universities worldwide. Recent university acceptances include Peking University, Tsinghua University, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, London School of Economics and Political Science, University College London, Stanford University, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Los Angeles, Cornell University, National University of Singapore, and The University of Hong Kong.

Arts & Creative
In-School Individual Instrumental Programme (IIIP) is offered as part of Campus Life. YCIS Qingdao provides a broad Co-Curricular Activities programme, including an Instrumental Programme and more than 50 Co-Curricular Activities through the Co-Curricular Programme (CCP). Activities are delivered as age-appropriate after-school programs led by teachers or trained specialists and are designed to develop skills and foster creative expression.

Social & Hobbies
YCIS Qingdao offers over 50 Co-Curricular Activities through the Co-Curricular Programme (CCP) for Years 1-13. The CCAs provide a wide range of after-school options to help students develop new skills and interests and to build collaboration and teamwork. The activities are designed to be engaging and age-appropriate, promoting social engagement and personal growth.
Languages

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers bilingual education with Chinese and Western teachers; in Early Childhood (2–6 years) students are immersed in a bilingual learning environment.

Immersion Programs
Early Childhood uses immersion in a supportive, bilingual learning environment where Chinese and Western teachers work hand-in-hand with parents to develop confident, caring, and curious learners.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Enquiry & Visit: The Admissions Team assists with enquiries and visits for Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary Programmes. Applications are welcome from eligible students of all nationalities, cultures, and educational and language backgrounds who share YCIS' philosophy and values, with flexibility for relocation; contact Admissions to check place availability. To apply, families must submit foreign identification and other documents that meet the regulations of the local government. 2. Placement: Year level and programme placement is based on multiple factors including academic performance, English language proficiency, skill development, prior years of schooling, social development, date of birth, and learning needs. Admissions assessments may include a one-on-one meeting or interview, a written placement test, an external assessment (for significant learning needs), and/or an online English language evaluation. Following assessment, the appropriate year level and programme are determined. The aim is to sustain a multicultural environment and balanced student community. 3. Waitlist: When a year level becomes full, YCIS Qingdao maintains a waiting pool of applicants. Children with enrolled siblings at YCIS receive priority in the admissions process. Families can contact Admissions to inquire about place availability. 4. Internal Transfer: All YCIS schools operate under the same educational philosophy, pedagogy, and curriculum. Internal transfers are convenient for families relocating within the network (not requiring the normal application process or fee). Internal transfer applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of the local government and will be assessed for admission and placement.

Scholarships
YCIS Qingdao Scholarship Programme is open for the 2026–2027 academic year. It seeks students ready to shine from diverse backgrounds, and celebrates potential, passion, and the courage to grow. Every application tells a unique story, and the programme invites applicants to share their goals as part of the process.

Waitlist
YCIS Qingdao maintains a waiting pool of applicants when a year level is full. Siblings enrolled at YCIS have priority in the admissions process. Families can contact Admissions to inquire about place availability during the waiting period. Admissions decisions are handled by the Admissions Team.
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