Coordinates: 36°05′59″N 120°26′51″E / 36.099594°N 120.447555°E / 36.099594; 120.447555
Qingdao Amerasia International School (QAIS) is a private, non-profit international school located in Qingdao, China, offering Montessori education from ages 1.5-5 and an inquiry-based curriculum up to age 18.[1] QAIS has over 140 enrolled students representing 25 countries. QAIS is an IB World School authorised for the IB Diploma Programme and IB Primary Years Programme,[2] the only IB World School in Shandong Province, and a candidate school for the IB Middle Years Programme. It is also the only accredited American Montessori Society school in Asia.[3]
Curriculum
QAIS curriculum follows both IB and Montessori programmes of study.
Unique Areas of Emphasis
Outdoor Activities
Qingdao is widely considered to be one of the most livable cities in Asia for foreign expatriates.[4] QAIS students learn to sail at Qingdao International Sailing Center, hike and camp in Asia's highest coastal mountains at Laoshan, and go skiing in the Winter.
Regional and International Trips
Every year, QAIS Secondary students also take a trip to major regional and international destinations. In 2012, students spent a week in Beijing, working in groups to produce travel documentaries about the Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Great Wall of China, and Tian'anmen Square.[5] In April, 2014, QAIS secondary students spent 6 days in London, England, and in 2015 went to Paris, France, Chengdu, China, and Seoul, South Korea.
Facility
QAIS is located in the Shilaoren area of Qingdao. The campus features beautiful classrooms and gross motor facilities for toddler and early childhood programs. Throughout the school, classrooms designed to maximize natural light. There are fully equipped science laboratories, cafeteria, library, technology lab, basketball court, and small soccer pitch. The Qingdao National Sports Center complex is located adjacent to campus, and QAIS students use the Center for swimming and ice skating.
Matriculation
QAIS provides an American diploma, recognized by universities around the world.
In June 2012, YoungChul (Kevin) Park became the first student to graduate from QAIS. Having completed four years of study at QAIS, including five Advanced Placement courses, he was accepted to Ohio State University, Miami University of Ohio, and SUNY Albany. Other graduates have been accepted to research and liberal arts institutions in the United States including Brigham Young University, Centre College, and College of Wooster.
In 2014, a QAIS graduate was accepted to all three of Korea's top universities: Seoul National University, Korea University, and Yonsei University.
Licensing and Affiliations
Licensing
A student at Qingdao Amerasia International School works on a Practical Life activity.
QAIS is an IB World School. The Toddler and Early Childhood programs are accredited by the American Montessori Society. The school is a candidate for accreditation by the Middle States Association. QAIS is a member of the Council of International Schools.
QAIS is authorized by the National Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, as China No. 110 International School.
Faculty and Staff
Students, teachers and staff of Qingdao Amerasia International School in June, 2012.
Teachers
QAIS teachers come from the United States, Canada, Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, South Africa, Turkey, and China.
60% of teachers and administrative faculty hold a master's degree or higher.
All Early Childhood teachers are certified by either the American Montessori Society or Association Montessori International (AMI); all K-12 teachers have recent, relevant IB training in their program and subject.
References
- ↑ Qingdao Amerasia International School - Homepage
- ↑ http://www.ibo.org/school/049419/
- ↑ http://amshq.org/School-Resources/Find-a-School
- ↑ China's Most Livable Cities
- ↑ Video Montage of Secondary Activities 2011-2012
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