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Qingdao No. 1 International School of Shandong Province

Coordinates: 36°09′23″N 120°29′11″E / 36.1565°N 120.4865°E / 36.1565; 120.4865
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Qingdao No. 1 International School of Shandong Province
山东省青岛第一国际学校
Location
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232 Songling Road
Laoshan District, Qingdao, China, 266101 [1]
Coordinates36°09′23″N 120°29′11″E / 36.1565°N 120.4865°E / 36.1565; 120.4865
Information
TypePre-kindergarten, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Established2007
DirectorDr. Brian Brumsickle
Division principalsDominic Adie, Damian Pakkiri
SloganLeading With a Mindful Heart
MascotSharks
Websitehttps://www.qiss.org.cn/

Qingdao No. 1 International School of Shandong Province (Chinese: 山东省青岛第一国际学校; QISS) is a private international school in Qingdao, China. Located in Qingdao High-Tech Industrial Park, it is overseen by Qingdao Local Bureau of Education and provides education for Chinese children with foreign passports. Approximately 200 students attend classes from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade. QISS is an ACAMIS member school and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Board (WASC). The School is located in Laoshan district Qingdao, China.

History

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The school was established on 16 August 2007.[2] Construction of QISS's campus began in August 2008 and was finished in late 2009.[3] The school spent CN¥210 million (US$32,558,140) to build the campus.[4] Overseen by the Qingdao Local Bureau of Education, it is located in Qingdao High-Tech Industrial Park.[4][5]

In its first year, the school enrolled students from more than 20 countries. Only foreign national's children could be students at the school.[5] QISS serves students from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade. The Western Association of Schools and Colleges accredited the school. QISS is part of the Association of China and Mongolia International Schools.[2]

Curriculum

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The QISS curriculum is designed to follow the U.S. Common Core Standards and the standards set by the College Board. The school offers AP classes and is a PSAT and SAT designated testing site.

The following AP Courses are taught at QISS:

  • AP Physics
  • AP Biology
  • AP Calculus
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Statistics
  • AP World History
  • AP Macroeconomics
  • AP Microeconomics
  • AP Human Geography
  • AP Computer Science
  • AP Comparative Government
  • AP Language & Composition
  • AP Chinese Language and Culture

The Leader in Me - Stephen Covey Social and Emotional Learning Program.

References

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  1. ^ Address in Chinese: 青岛市松岭路232号, 中国266101
  2. ^ a b "Qingdao No 1 International School of Shandong Province (QISS)". China Daily. 2018-03-19. Archived from the original on 2024-09-17. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
  3. ^ Liu, Mao 刘淼 (2010-08-19). "青岛第一国际学校启用 幼儿园高中一条龙(图)" [Qingdao No.1 International School opens, providing a one-stop service from kindergarten to high school (photo)]. Qingdao Daily [zh] (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 2024-09-17. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
  4. ^ a b Zhu, Ying 朱颖 (2009-08-03). "首发：青岛第一国际学校今起招标 投资2.1亿" [First release: Qingdao No. 1 International School starts bidding today with an investment of 210 million yuan]. Qingdao News [zh] (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 2024-09-17. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
  5. ^ a b Shi, Yanhong 石艳虹 (2010-10-15). "青岛国际学校只收外籍人员子女 一年花费几十万" [Qingdao International School only accepts children of foreign nationals and costs hundreds of thousands of yuan a year]. 城市信报 [City Xinbao] (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
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