Qingdao Amerasia International School
青岛美亚国际学校
- Montessori
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 22.5K–35.8K
CNY 150K–239K · 2025 fees · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
About
Serves students aged 18 months to 18 years through a child-centred, inquiry-based approach. Students and staff come from more than 50 countries. Offers Montessori and IB programmes.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2025 fees
Curriculum
Montessori · IB PYP · IB MYP
Ages
Ages 1.5–18
Language
English, Chinese
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 50
- Founded
- 2011
- Scholarships
- Yes
- English support (EAL)
- Intensive support
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2025 fees
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Montessori Toddler | CNY 150,000≈ USD 22.5K |
| Montessori / IB PYP Early Childhood | CNY 160,000≈ USD 24K |
| Montessori / IB PYP Grades 1 - 2 | CNY 214,000≈ USD 32.1K |
| IB PYP Grades 3 - 5 | CNY 214,000≈ USD 32.1K |
| IB MYP Grades 6 - 10 | CNY 231,000≈ USD 34.6K |
| IB DP Grades 11 - 12 | CNY 239,000≈ USD 35.8K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Montessori Toddler | CNY 150,000 (about USD 22.5K) |
| Montessori / IB PYP Early Childhood | CNY 160,000 (about USD 24K) |
| Montessori / IB PYP Grades 1 - 2 | CNY 214,000 (about USD 32.1K) |
| IB PYP Grades 3 - 5 | CNY 214,000 (about USD 32.1K) |
| IB MYP Grades 6 - 10 | CNY 231,000 (about USD 34.6K) |
| IB DP Grades 11 - 12 | CNY 239,000 (about USD 35.8K) |
Source: school website (qingdaoamerasia.org) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Qingdao Amerasia International School (this school) | CNY 150,000 (about USD 22.5K) | CNY 239,000 (about USD 35.8K) |
| International School of Qingdao | CNY 139,400 (about USD 20.9K) | CNY 225,000 (about USD 33.7K) |
| Yew Chung International School of Qingdao | CNY 171,000 (about USD 25.6K) | CNY 257,000 (about USD 38.5K) |
Source: school website (qingdaoamerasia.org) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CNY 3,000
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 (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma) · Montessori
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Montessori
Early years to primary · Ages 2–12
A method where children choose hands-on activities and work at their own pace, often in mixed-age classes.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- STEM
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Sport
- Languages
Campus and school life
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Sports
- Athletics
Arts
- Music
- Visual arts
- Drama
- Film
After-school activities
- Athletics
- Arts
- Robotics
- Service
- Hobbies
- Well-being
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Support for Korean families
- Korean language class
- Yes
Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
- Accreditations
- CIS, MSA, IB
- Memberships
- ACAMIS, COIS
More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Student support team supports academic, social-emotional and behavioural needs using a multi-tiered system (MTSS).
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Offers Montessori and IB PYP, MYP and DP programmes, from toddler classes through to the IB Diploma.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
A 6-week intensive English Foundation Program for newly enrolled students two or more years below grade-level English.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Counselling in multiple languages, provided by school staff together with an external service provider.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Has child protection policies; all staff must report suspected abuse, and the Child Protection Team receives advanced training yearly.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 2011; first school in Asia accredited by the American Montessori Society and an IB World School in Shandong.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Community includes an alumni network, student council, Parent Connect and parent education workshops.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parent Connect is a volunteer parent and guardian organisation that runs events and supports home-school partnership.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
After-school robotics activities; school robotics teams have placed among China's best.
- Robotics
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Offers music, visual arts, drama and film as part of the arts curriculum.
- Music
- Visual Arts
- Drama
- Film
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Service projects, plus internships and professional mentoring for grades 9-12 through the iConnect programme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Student council gives students leadership roles in organising events, service projects and representing the student body.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
After-school activities run twice a week in athletics, arts, robotics, service, hobbies and well-being.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Montessori language arts are taught in English and Chinese; MYP language and literature covers English, Chinese and Korean.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Teaches in both English and Chinese, particularly in Early Childhood and MYP language courses.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Named a Top 50 finalist for the Global Schools Prize; robotics teams have placed in several Make-X Championships.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Holds six accreditations and authorisations, including American Montessori Society accreditation and IB authorisation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Scholarships
Offers the Amerasia Global Youth Scholarship.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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