New in May: Purpose Growth, Assessments & Off-Campus Trips
May 03, 2026
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
Welcome back and focus for May
Welcome back from the May Day holiday as we begin the month with Purpose as our LifePlus 9 quality of the month. Students will focus on treating themselves and others with intrinsic value, using their gifts and talents intentionally, and looking for deeper meaning rather than surface-level answers in their learning. Perfect as we are full of busy assessments, trips and excursions this month!
A busy assessment month
AP exams, MAP assessments and SAT testing take place this month across different grade levels. Encourage your family to stay consistent with routines, manage workloads and focus on steady effort throughout the days and weeks.
Learning beyond the classroom
This month also includes trips across the city, the province and the country, from our youngest learners to the senior class. These experiences connect learning to real contexts and support students in applying what they learn in different environments.
卓越认可
青岛卓义外籍人员子女学校获得世界上最大的教育改进机构Cognia的认证，体现了我们对学习者、教师、领导者和社区的承诺。