Qingdao No.1 International School Of Shandong Province (QISS)
山东省青岛第一国际学校(QISS)
Qingdao No.1 International School (QISS), approved by Shandong Government, offers US-style education from Nursery to Grade 12. WASC accredited; AP and SAT test centre. 240 students from 30+ countries; 100% university acceptance.
Last Updated on 9th June, 2026
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Last Updated on 9th June, 2026
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Quick Look
City
Qingdao
School Phases
G10 to G12
Annual Fees
$30K - $32K
Phone Number
+86-532-6889-8888
Prospectus
Data Sources
Compiled from publicly available sources
Social Media Links
Main Campus
232 Songling Road,Laoshan District
Description
Qingdao No.1 International School of Shandong Province (QISS) is a key international school in Qingdao. It is the first international school in Shandong Province, founded in 1996. With nearly three decades of experience, QISS serves expatriate families, returnee students, and local families. It offe…
Summary of School
Academic Sub-Curriculum
- American Tracks
- AP Electives
Exam Boards
- College Board
Academic Qualification Awards
- American High School Diploma
- College Credit and Placement
Language of Instruction
English
School Type
Expatriate
Duration Established
19 Years
Student To Teacher Ratio
N/A
Academic Year
Primary (August-June), Mid (August-June), High (August-June)
Extra Languages offered
NoChinese Language Support
YesSchool Bus
YesBoarding Availability
YesScholarships
NoAbout School
Mission & Vision
To provide globally oriented, student-centered education fostering critical thinking, cultural awareness, and leadership through innovative curricula and cross-disciplinary learning.
Core Educational Philosophy
- Inquiry-based instruction
- Integration of academic rigor with holistic development
- Student-led exploration and project-based assessments
- Collaborative teacher-student environments
Values
Integrity, creativity, collaboration, and sustainability
- WASC-accredited curriculum offering US Common Core standards and Advanced Placement (AP) courses
- International faculty with 90% foreign teachers from North America and 20+ nationalities among students
- Student-centered experiential learning emphasizing critical thinking, cross-disciplinary projects, and public presentations
- World-class facilities including theaters, gyms, Olympic-sized pools, and eco-park campus
- Dual-language programs blending native English instruction with Mandarin cultural education
- Guaranteed university admissions through SAT/ACT testing centers and direct university partnerships
- Holistic development focus on leadership, global citizenship, and community service
🎓 University Admissions
- 33 U.S. offers (UCLA, NYU, Emory, UC Irvine)
- 8 Canadian offers (University of Toronto, UBC)
- 37% of graduates accepted to Top 50 global universities
- 78% scholarship rate with recipients attending Harvard, Cambridge, Stanford, and NUS
📚 Academic Framework
- WASC-accredited U.S. curriculum with AP courses
- Critical thinking-focused project-based learning
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio in High School
📊 Key Metrics
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. College Offers | 28 | 33 |
| Top 50 Acceptance Rate | 32% | 37% |
| Scholarship Recipients | 65% | 78% |
🌍 Global Recognition
- EARCOS-accredited (2024) - only 4 schools in Shandong with this status
- Dual-credit programs with Canadian NOIC Academy
💡 Admissions Support
- UCAS/OUAC navigation for UK/Canada
- Portfolio development for arts/music
- Scholarship identification (78% recipients)
🏫 Campus & Faculty
- 50+ classrooms with labs/theaters
- Faculty from 10 countries, 51% with master's degrees
- 14:1 High School student-teacher ratio
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