International School of Qingdao

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Celebrating university partnerships, student performances, outdoor exploration, and a gala evening of achievement

May 23, 2025

Greetings and peace to you all. I hope this newsletter happily informs and shares relevant updates of our school. Being the original and longest standing international school in Qingdao, China (established in 1996), we are proud of our strong tradition in providing world-class, American education within an English environment, that holistically raises up servant leaders in every vocation. Be a part of our community that loves, learns and leads!

Gabe Lee

Head of School

Korean university visits brought global connections to campus

We were honored to welcome representatives from three leading Korean universities this month. SKKU visited on May 14, followed by Yonsei on May 20 and KAIST on May 22. These visits gave our students an invaluable opportunity to explore future pathways and ask thoughtful questions directly to university representatives. I am grateful to our College Counseling team for organizing these meaningful events.

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Middle school drama nights brought Shakespeare to life

Our middle school drama students performed Hamlet over the past weekend to an enthusiastic audience. These performances were a testament to our students’ commitment and creativity. Thank you to Mr. Cassel, Mr. Lenehan, and Ms. Miaw for your leadership and direction. I’d also like to extend my thanks to all the students, staff, and volunteers whose support made these performances possible.

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Tonight, our secondary students take the stage at the Spring Gala

This evening, our high school students will come together for the Spring Fine Art Gala—a celebration of talent, hard work, and community. We look forward to an inspiring night that showcases the creativity and excellence of our students. I hope to see many of you there as we close the week on a high note.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support and engagement.

Recognized for excellence

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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.