a life-changing difference
for the common good.
Inspiring learners to make a life-changing difference for the common good.
We are a vibrant international community in Qingdao, China, providing transformative, holistic Pre K–12 education.
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Our Meet the Teacher event welcomed families into classrooms to connect with the people who will guide, encourage, and challenge their children this year. From Early Childhood through High School, parents experienced the spaces where learning happens and relationships grow. The event highlighted the importance of trust, partnership, and community in every stage of learning.
Why International School of Qingdao?
Relationships at our core
Since 1996, our ethos and staff have made us the school of choice for international families seeking the highest quality education in a familial, caring environment in Qingdao.
World-class education
We develop confident, courageous and globally-minded individuals with our proven college preparatory curriculum. Our accreditation with Cognia recognizes the exceptional standards of our work—raising us higher, taking our students further.
World-class community
International School of Qingdao doesn’t just involve the community; we are a community! Rarely does a week go by when we don’t give people a chance to come together in support of our students and to celebrate our diverse history.
A journey worth taking
The best school isn’t measured by its distance from home, but by the distance it’s willing to go to help students succeed. Nestled next to the mountains, our campus provides an enriching environment that nurtures creativity, fosters collaboration, and empowers students to become world-class servant leaders.
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As a LifePlus international school, we inspire our students to go and make a life-changing difference for the common good.
Being Cognia-accredited, the incredibly high standards of our work are recognized globally, and our performance continually evaluated—raising us higher, taking our students further.
Recognized for excellence
International School of Qingdao is accredited by Cognia, the largest education improvement organization in the world—demonstrating our commitment to learners, teachers, leaders and communities.
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