Yew Chung International School of Qingdao
青岛耀中国际学校
- IGCSE
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 25.6K–38.5K
CNY 171K–257K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-04)
About
Yew Chung International School of Qingdao (YCIS Qingdao) is an international school for expatriate students aged 2 to 18 (Kindergarten 2 to Year 13). Founded in 2006, the campus in Huangdao offers Early Childhood to Upper Secondary education.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Run directly by YCYW Education Network (Yew Chung / Yew Wah). See all 19 schools of YCYW Education Network (Yew Chung / Yew Wah)
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IGCSE · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
English, Chinese
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 20
- Founded
- 2006
- Entry process
- Interview, Placement test, Eal test, External assessment
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 |
|---|---|
| ECE – Kindergarten 2 to 4 | CNY 171,000≈ USD 25.6K |
| Primary – Years 1 to 4 | CNY 226,000≈ USD 33.9K |
| Primary – Years 5 and 6 | CNY 229,000≈ USD 34.3K |
| Secondary – Years 7 to 9 | CNY 249,000≈ USD 37.3K |
| Secondary – Year 10 IGCSE | CNY 256,000≈ USD 38.4K |
| Secondary – Year 11 IGCSE | CNY 249,000≈ USD 37.3K |
| Secondary – Year 12 IBDP/A Level | CNY 257,000≈ USD 38.5K |
| Secondary – Year 13 IBDP | CNY 249,000≈ USD 37.3K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| ECE – Kindergarten 2 to 4 | CNY 171,000 (about USD 25.6K) |
| Primary – Years 1 to 4 | CNY 226,000 (about USD 33.9K) |
| Primary – Years 5 and 6 | CNY 229,000 (about USD 34.3K) |
| Secondary – Years 7 to 9 | CNY 249,000 (about USD 37.3K) |
| Secondary – Year 10 IGCSE | CNY 256,000 (about USD 38.4K) |
| Secondary – Year 11 IGCSE | CNY 249,000 (about USD 37.3K) |
| Secondary – Year 12 IBDP/A Level | CNY 257,000 (about USD 38.5K) |
| Secondary – Year 13 IBDP | CNY 249,000 (about USD 37.3K) |
Source: school website (ycis-qd.com) · checked 2026-11-04 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Yew Chung International School of Qingdao (this school) | CNY 171,000 (about USD 25.6K) | CNY 257,000 (about USD 38.5K) |
| International School of Qingdao | 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) |
Source: school website (ycis-qd.com) · checked 2026-11-04 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CNY 3,000
- Deposit
- CNY 19,000
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 2026-11-04)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · IGCSE
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
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 MYPNot here
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
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- STEM
- Visual arts
- Service
- Languages
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Pass rate
- 100%
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Support for Korean families
- Korean-speaking staff
- Yes
Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- IB, CIE
- Memberships
- ACAMIS, COIS, EARCOS
Licence
SFCC: foreign passport holders only
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Learning Support is available; applicants must be able to follow the regular curriculum without services beyond it.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
Early childhood day includes morning play-based learning, snack, outdoor play and lunch in the classroom.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Run under a co-leadership model with Western and Chinese co-principals providing academic leadership.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Early childhood programme uses play-based learning in indoor and outdoor settings, building foundational skills with Chinese and Western co-teachers.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Highlights IGCSE and IB Diploma results, with a stated 100% IB Diploma pass rate and recent university acceptances including Peking, Tsinghua, Oxford and Cambridge.
- Peking University
- Tsinghua University
- University of Oxford
- University of Cambridge
- Stanford University
- University of California, Berkeley
- National University of Singapore
- The University of Hong Kong
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Established in 2006; the parent Yew Chung network highlights over 90 years of educational experience.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Part of a school network across mainland China, Hong Kong and Silicon Valley, with cross-school events and internal transfer between campuses.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Bilingual environment where Chinese and English are equally valued, with an English-speaking and a Chinese co-teacher in each early years class.
- English
- Chinese
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
In early childhood classes, two co-teachers each use their native language, English and Chinese, to support bilingual learning.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Placement considers academic record, English proficiency, date of birth and learning needs, via interview, placement test or online English evaluation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
Full year levels keep a waiting pool. Children with enrolled siblings receive priority in admissions.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website
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