International School of Qingdao
青岛国际学校
- American
- AP
Per yearabout USD 20.9K–33.7K
CNY 139K–225K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
International School of Qingdao is a multinational Pre K-12 school in Qingdao, Shandong, China. It teaches in English using an American AP-based curriculum and holds Cognia accreditation.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
American · AP
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 23
- Founded
- 1996
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 |
|---|---|
| Early childhood | CNY 139,400≈ USD 20.9K |
| 1-5 | CNY 208,600≈ USD 31.3K |
| 6-8 | CNY 221,400≈ USD 33.2K |
| 9-12 | CNY 225,000≈ USD 33.7K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Early childhood | CNY 139,400 (about USD 20.9K) |
| 1-5 | CNY 208,600 (about USD 31.3K) |
| 6-8 | CNY 221,400 (about USD 33.2K) |
| 9-12 | CNY 225,000 (about USD 33.7K) |
Source: school website (isqchina.com) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| International School of Qingdao (this school) | CNY 139,400 (about USD 20.9K) | CNY 225,000 (about USD 33.7K) |
| Qingdao Amerasia International School | CNY 150,000 (about USD 22.5K) | CNY 239,000 (about USD 35.8K) |
| Yew Chung International School of Qingdao | CNY 171,000 (about USD 25.6K) | CNY 257,000 (about USD 38.5K) |
Source: school website (isqchina.com) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CNY 600
- Deposit
- CNY 10,000
- Bus
- CNY 8,600
- Lunch
- CNY 28
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
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum · AP
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
- Average class size
- 14
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Basic
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Chinese
- Device policy
- Bring your own device
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Theatre
- Library
- Sports field
- Gym
Sports
- Basketball
- Ping pong
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Martial arts
Arts
- Visual arts
- Music
- Drama
- Fine art galas
After-school activities
- Student Council
- Cooking club
- Martial arts
- Soccer
- Journalism
- Model United Nations
- National Honors Society
- Broadcast
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
- Accreditations
- COGNIA
- Memberships
- ACAMIS, EARCOS
- Inspection
- Cognia · accredited with distinction
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Has a learning support team and academic special needs services. Extra tuition may be charged depending on the support level needed.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
An optional busing service is offered.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Food options
School lunch is available to buy per meal, at different rates for early years and Grade 1 versus Grades 2-12.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
Part of the LifePlus network of international schools, a trademark and trading name of Management Technologies International.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows an American AP-based curriculum with Chinese language classes and character development, using Apple devices and Canvas LMS in middle school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Reports an average SAT score of 1,355 and college destinations at 200+ institutions.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
The English Language Support department gives extra help to non-native English speakers in elementary and middle school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Offers counselling for personal, academic and social issues, an on-site health office, and a wellbeing programme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Runs child safety policies and a code of conduct, provides regular staff training, and designates two Child Safety Specialists per school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding policy
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Has operated since 1996 and is approaching its 30th anniversary.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Emphasises a close community that regularly brings students, families and staff together for events and celebrations.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Campus near the mountains with an auditorium, library, science and computer labs, indoor air filtration, and sports and recreation spaces.
- Auditorium
- Library
- Science and computer labs
- Indoor air filtration
- Recreation room
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Has play and sports facilities and a recreation room for fitness and wellbeing.
- Play and sports facilities
- Recreation room
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Has science and computer labs and an extensive library.
- Science lab
- Computer lab
- Library
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Runs academic activities such as Model United Nations, National Honors Society and journalism.
- Model United Nations
- National Honors Society
- Journalism
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Visual arts, music and drama activities, including regular Fine Art Galas and drama events.
- Visual arts
- Music
- Drama
- Fine Art Galas
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Offers Chinese classes, China Week celebrations and excursions around China.
- Chinese classes
- China Week
- Excursions in China
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
After-school activities include a cooking club, martial arts and soccer.
- Cooking club
- Martial arts
- Soccer
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Students take part in school and community service projects and LifePlus service learning trips.
- Service projects
- LifePlus service learning trips
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Has Student Council and leadership development through character education.
- Student Council
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Teaches in English and offers Chinese classes for beginners through native speakers.
- English
- Chinese
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Named a 2025 Influential International School Future Star by Hurun.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Accredited with distinction by Cognia, with performance evaluated on an ongoing basis.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Rolling admissions in four steps: application, documents, interview and assessment, then a decision within about a week.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
Qualified applicants without a place may join a waiting pool, which is dissolved at year end and requires reapplication.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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