Yew Chung International School of Qingdao

Mission & Vision

To nurture globally competent, compassionate leaders with a servant’s heart, fostering personal and social responsibility through a bilingual, holistic education that integrates Eastern and Western traditions.

Core Educational Philosophy

Emphasizes character formation, academic excellence, and cross-cultural competence, blending Chinese and Western educational strengths to prepare students for a competitive global future.

Key Values

• Respect for cultural diversity and global citizenship
• Holistic development (spiritual, academic, physical, social, emotional)
• Lifelong learning and innovation

1. Bilingual International Curriculum: Integrating Chinese language and culture with the British national curriculum, fostering bilingual proficiency and global citizenship .
2. Dual-Teacher Teaching Model: Co-teaching by Chinese and foreign teachers to enhance cross-cultural communication and language skills from early childhood through primary education .
3. IB & IGCSE Accreditation: Offers IGCSE courses for Grades 10–11 and IB Diploma Programme for Grades 12–13, emphasizing critical thinking, research, and holistic development .
4. Global Perspective: Students from over 30 nationalities, preparing them for competitive international environments .
5. Cultural Integration: Unique "Chinese Studies" program combining academic rigor with cultural immersion through field trips and activities .
6. Facilities & Extracurriculars: Modern facilities (e.g., libraries, sports complexes) and comprehensive co-curricular programs (CCP) to develop teamwork and creativity .
7. Leadership & Recognition: CIS and Cambridge International accredited, with experienced principals and a track record of academic excellence .

IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) Results • 2024: • 3 YCIS graduates achieved the maximum IBDP score of 45/45, including one student from YCIS Qingdao. • 20% of YCIS graduates globally scored 40+ points, with 59% earning bilingual diplomas (a globally recognized benchmark requiring advanced biliteracy). • 2022: • 3 YCIS students (including one from Qingdao) attained perfect 45 scores. • 20% of Qingdao YCIS graduates scored above 40 points, and 40% earned bilingual diplomas.

University Admissions • Graduates received offers from top global institutions, including: • UK: University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Imperial College London, UCL. • USA: Stanford University, Cornell University, University of Chicago. • Canada: University of Toronto. • Asia: National University of Singapore, Hong Kong University.

Key Strengths • Bilingual Excellence: Over 50% of graduates achieved bilingual diplomas, reflecting YCIS Qingdao’s emphasis on dual-language proficiency. • Holistic Development: Students balanced rigorous academics with leadership roles and community engagement, as highlighted in university applications.