Top Choice International School · Shandong, China

Leading with a Mindful Heart

Established 1998

Campus 48,000m²

Located in LaoshanQingdao

A US-based Core Curriculum nurturing every child from Pre-K to Grade 12.

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QISS by the numbers

Proven results, year after year

Student Teacher Ratio

0 :1

Average AP Class Size

Fully Accredited for 24 years

Graduates Admitted To College / University

0 %

Average SAT Score

Average AP Score

0 .0

AP Tests Administered Every Year

One school, every stage

Your child's journey at QISS

One continuous, caring community from first steps to graduation day.

Pre-K Lower Middle High School one campus, one community, 100% admitted to university

Our core values

A holistic QISS education

Four values, lived every day in every classroom.

A QISS education is holistic in nature and the intrinsic value of a QISS education is that it enriches the whole person. Along with the rigors of cognitive development, our top-quality US-based Core Curriculum nourishes our students’ academic, social, emotional, and physical well-being.

Therefore, our core values represent a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond intellectual development and academic success. Focusing on our core values helps us remember what we are trying to achieve with and for our students at Qingdao No. 1 International School of Shandong.

Compassion

Caring for others, near and far

Inclusivity

Everyone belongs at QISS

Integrity

Doing what is right, always

Creativity

Where ideas come alive

We inspire our students to be lifelong learners and to approach and examine the world through Compassion, Integrity, Inclusivity, and Creativity!

Dr. Brian Brumsickle

QISS Director

See it for yourself

Visit Our Campus

QISS is situated on a beautiful and spacious 48,000 square meter campus in the Laoshan district of Qingdao, framed by the spectacular Laoshan mountain range.

The QISS campus boasts a stunning array of state-of-the-art, modern facilities that support our students’ academic, athletic, and social development. It is our vision and desire that each student enjoys their years of education and reaches their full potential. By providing a wide range of facilities, we aim to bring out the best in each child and allow them to pursue and explore a variety of interests.

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Academics at QISS

From inquiry to university success

Critical thinking from Pre-K, dedicated college counseling, and an official AP / SAT test center all on one campus.

Inquiry Based Learning

Students ask, investigate and think critically at every grade level.

Why QISS?

Pre-K to Grade 12

College Prep

Dedicated counseling guides every graduate to the right university.

Mr. David Lindberg · AP / SAT Test Center

Test where you learn with teachers you trust

AP / SAT
Test Center

An official test center administering 100 AP tests every year.

The QISS approach

Three pillars of a QISS education

Leadership, learning and wellbeing developed together, every day.

Leader in Me

Learn more about our School's innovative Social Emotional Learning Program, Leader in Me. We believe that everyone can be a leader. QISS gives students those tools.

Learning with a Mindful Heart

Inquiry based education is at the heart of QISS academics. QISS students use critical thinking and put their minds and hearts into learning from Pre-K to High School. Our experienced teachers foster a love of learning in every student. Read more about our approach here.

Living Well

At QISS, we understand that wellness is a pre-requisite to successful learning. QISS students learn to take good care of themselves and build meaningful relationships with their peers, teachers, and community members. Learn more about our approach to wellness here.