Qingdao No. 1 International School of Shandong Province
Qingdao No.1 International School of Shandong Province(QISS) | |
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Location | |
Laoshan District, Qingdao, People's Republic of China | |
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Type | Pre-K, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School |
Established | 2007 |
Director | Dr. Jay Teston |
Website | www.qiss.org.cn |
The Qingdao No.1 International School of Shandong Province (Chinese: 山东省青岛第一国际学校, QISS) is an accredited by Qingdao Local Bureau of Education and provides education mainly for expatriates of Qingdao and returned oversea Chinese children. There are approximately 200 students attending class Pre-K to 12th grade from over 25 countries. QISS is an ACAMIS member school and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Board (WASC). The School is located in Laoshandistrict Qingdao, China
History
QISS was officially opened by Mayor Xia on 5 August 2007. The school opened on 16 August 2007.
Curriculum
The QISS curriculum is designed to follow the U.S. Common Core Standards and the standards set by the College Board. The school offers the AP International Diploma and is a PSAT and SAT designated testing site.
Mission & Philosophy
The QISS aims to provide a challenging academic program that develops the core character traits of "vitality, courage, sensitivity, intelligence, and compassion" under the program "Developing a Mindful Heart". The school addresses this through Expected School-wide Learning Results (ESLRs).