Dalian American International School
大连美国国际学校
- American
- AP
- A Level
Per yearabout USD 31.5K–39K
CNY 210K–260K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Day and boarding international school in Dalian, China, following an American curriculum with Advanced Placement and Cambridge A Level courses. Part of the Nord Anglia Education family.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Run directly by Nord Anglia Education. See all 90 schools of Nord Anglia Education
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27
Curriculum
American · AP · A Level
Ages
Ages 2–18
Students
800
Language
English, Chinese
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2005
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| K-5 | CNY 210,000≈ USD 31.5K |
| 6-8 | CNY 248,000≈ USD 37.2K |
| 9-12 | CNY 260,000≈ USD 39K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| K-5 | CNY 210,000 (about USD 31.5K) |
| 6-8 | CNY 248,000 (about USD 37.2K) |
| 9-12 | CNY 260,000 (about USD 39K) |
Source: school website (daischina.org) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Dalian American International School (this school) | CNY 210,000 (about USD 31.5K) | CNY 260,000 (about USD 39K) |
| Dalian Huamei School | CNY 60,000 (about USD 8.99K) | CNY 200,800 (about USD 30.1K) |
Source: school website (daischina.org) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CNY 2,500
- Enrolment fee
- CNY 10,000
- Deposit
- CNY 10,000
- Bus
- CNY 12,550
- Lunch
- CNY 4,525
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Interview
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 10% off the tuition of a family's third child
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Library
- Makerspace
- Boarding
Sports
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Athletics
Arts
- Music
- Visual art
- Choral music
- Instrumental music
After-school activities
- After School Activities
- Sports teams
- Academic clubs
- Student Council
- Cooking class
- Yoga
- Jiu-Jitsu
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- Accreditations
- WASC
- Memberships
- ACAMIS
Licence
SFCC: foreign passport holders only
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
A learning support team partners with teachers and families to set goals and provide strategies.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
A middle school day includes a morning activity, lessons, lunch, advisory class and further lessons.
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Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Boarding arrangements
Offers 5-day and 7-day boarding for international students aged 8 to 18, with supervised evening study time.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Food options
Boarders are provided healthy, nutritionally balanced meals; specific dietary options are not listed.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
Part of the Nord Anglia Education family of schools.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Follows the American curriculum, offering Advanced Placement courses and Cambridge A Level subjects in high school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Grade-specific social and emotional learning runs from kindergarten to Grade 12 through classes and advisory.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Special educational needs (SEN)
A learning support team identifies students needing extra help and provides small-group or individual support.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Counsellors support student wellbeing through prevention, early identification and referral to outside professionals.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Founded in 2005 with seven students; it now serves over 800 learners and marked its 20th anniversary.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
The student council leads service initiatives and events that bring the school community together.
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Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
A 166,500 m2 campus with classrooms, labs, three libraries, sports facilities and a heated pool.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Includes a heated 25-metre swimming pool and indoor and outdoor sports facilities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Has science labs for different age groups and design labs with modern technology and 3D printers.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Academic clubs and after-school activities let students explore interests beyond the curriculum.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Runs music programmes, including Juilliard-linked performing arts, and an annual spring art show.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Boarding activities include yoga and Jiu-Jitsu alongside cooking classes and DIY projects.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Offers Mandarin and world language courses, including A Level Chinese, with real-world application in the local community.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Early Years is bilingual, with part of the day in English and part in Mandarin.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Immersion programmes
Sea Dragon Summer Camp offers an English language immersion environment for elementary and secondary children.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Admissions follow steps: enquiry and tour, application form, interview and assessment, then an offer.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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