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Qingdao Amerasia International School

青岛美亚外籍人员子女学校

Expatriate
IB Curriculum
English

Qingdao Amerasia International School, founded in 2011, is Shandong's only full IB continuum school (PYP, MYP, DP) for foreign passport holders. Asia's first AMS-accredited Montessori institution. 70%+ teachers hold master's degrees.

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Last Updated on 9th June, 2026

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Quick Look

City

Qingdao

School Phases

G1 to G12

Annual Fees

$31K - $34K

Phone Number

+86-532-8388-9900

Prospectus

Data Sources

Compiled from publicly available sources

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Main Campus

Bai Shan Campus, Dongjiang, Shazikou, Laoshan District

Description

Qingdao Amerasia International School (QAIS), also known as Qingdao Meiya School for Expatriate Children, is a private K–12 international school in Qingdao, Shandong Province. Founded in 2013, QAIS serves expatriate families and internationally mobile students in the city. It is located in the centr…

Summary of School

Academic Sub-Curriculum

Academic Sub-Curriculum

  • IBMYP
  • IBDP
Exam Boards

Exam Boards

  • International Baccalaureate
Academic Qualification Awards

Academic Qualification Awards

  • IB Diploma
  • IB MYP Certificate

Language of Instruction

English

School Type

Expatriate

Duration Established

15 Years

Student To Teacher Ratio

N/A

Academic Year

Primary (August-May), Mid (August-May), High (August-May)

Extra Languages offered

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Chinese Language Support

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School Bus

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Boarding Availability

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Scholarships

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About School

Mission: Empower students to thrive as globally competent, empathetic global citizens through holistic, inquiry-based education that nurtures intellectual curiosity, cultural awareness, and ethical leadership.

Vision: To be a leading international educational community fostering lifelong learners and bridges across cultures, preparing students to shape an interconnected world with confidence and compassion.

  1. Dual-certified Montessori & IB programs: Asia's first AMS-certified Montessori institution (2014) and Shandong's only school offering full IB PYP/MYP/DP accreditation .
  2. Global faculty: 31 nationalities among teachers, 78% holding master's degrees or above, including 3 PhDs in education .
  3. Academic excellence: IBDP graduates average 38 points (5 points above global average), with 42% scoring over 40; 57% earn bilingual diplomas (vs. 23% global average) .
  4. Distinctive extracurriculars: Award-winning drama program (ISTA member) producing musicals like The Lion King; competitive robotics teams in FRC/MakeX competitions .
  5. Holistic curriculum: Integrates IB learner profile with Montessori principles, emphasizing creativity, community service, and sustainability linked to UN SDGs .
  6. Cultural diversity: Students from 27+ nationalities, fostering cross-cultural understanding in a multicultural campus environment .

1. IB Diploma Programme (DP)

  • 2024 Cohort: Maintained historical excellence with 38/45 average score (5 points above global average), 42% scoring ≥40, and 1 perfect 45. Alumni secured offers from top global universities across arts, sciences, and business .

  • 2025 Cohort: Achieved 159 university acceptances and $1.3M USD scholarships, including UC Berkeley, Stanford, MIT, Oxford, and LSE. Notable achievements:

  • First student to complete IB continuum (PYP-MYP-DP) admitted to a top-tier research university.

  • 43 scholarships totaling ¥9.2M, including full-tuition awards at Cairn University and Emory University .

2. Top University Admissions

  • STEM: MIT (Early Action), Stanford, ETH Zurich.
  • Arts & Humanities: Rhode Island School of Design, University of Edinburgh.
  • Business: London School of Economics, UPenn Wharton.
  • Regional Leaders: 45% Ivy League/Top 30 Liberal Arts College offers; 20% NUS/HKUST admissions .

3. Scholarships & Programs

  • Competitive Scholarships:
  • Cairn University: Pre-Physical Therapy full tuition.
  • Emory University: Finance major award.
  • Elite Programs: Harvard-MIT HST, Oxford Saïd Business School (direct postgraduate entry).

4. Global Recognition

  • IB Bilingual Diploma: 57% recipients (vs. 23% global average).
  • Extracurricular Impact:
  • Montessori Model UN (MMUN) and sustainability projects aligned with UN SDGs.
  • Robotics teams ranked top 4 in global FRC/MakeX competitions.

5. Regional Rankings

  • Canada: 12% at University of Toronto/UBC.
  • USA: 45% Ivy League/Top 30.
  • Asia: 20% NUS/HKUST.
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School Facilities

A coach observing a young student on a two-wheeled self-balancing scooter on a basketball court lined with training cones at the Qingdao Amerasia International School.
A coach observing a young student on a two-wheeled self-balancing scooter on a basketball court lined with training cones at the Qingdao Amerasia International School.
A close-up shot of two teenage boys in black and white uniforms dribbling and running with a basketball during a game at the Qingdao Amerasia International School.
Two teenage boys jumping to block a shot during a basketball game, with one player attempting to lay up the ball at the Qingdao Amerasia International School.
Two teenage players in black and white uniforms guarding a player with the ball during a basketball game at the Qingdao Amerasia International School.
A male student clearing the bar during a high jump event at a sports competition at the Qingdao Amerasia International School.
A female student in a purple sports top and black shorts jumping during a track and field event at the Qingdao Amerasia International School.
A female student in a white Taekwondo uniform practicing a high kick with an instructor during a demonstration at the Qingdao Amerasia International School.
A male student in a white Taekwondo uniform mid-air, performing a flying kick during a demonstration at the Qingdao Amerasia International School.
Students in blue uniforms running on a turf field during a sports event at the Qingdao Amerasia International School.
A female musician in a black dress and sunglasses playing an electric guitar on a stage at the Qingdao Amerasia International School.
A male musician wearing sunglasses playing the drums on a stage at the Qingdao Amerasia International School.
A male musician wearing sunglasses playing a saxophone on a stage at an event hosted by the Qingdao Amerasia International School.
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