International School of Qingdao is a American school in Qingdao, China. Founded in 1996. Annual tuition ranges from $19,237 to $31,050 USD.
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About
International School of Qingdao is a co-educational day school located in the Licang District of Qingdao, Shandong, China. It serves students aged 3 to 18 and follows an American curriculum with English as the language of instruction.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
ISQ offers a Cognia-accredited American college-preparatory curriculum with AP courses and dual enrollment options with Grand Canyon University and LifePlus Online Academy. The school is part of the LifePlus network and emphasizes character formation, leadership, and global citizenship. Average class size is 14 students within a diverse multinational community. English Language Support, MUN, fine arts, and service learning programs are core offerings.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Elementary (Grades 1-5) | RMB 208,600 |
| High School (Grades 9-12) | RMB 225,000 |
| Early Childhood (full-day) | RMB 139,400 |
| Early Childhood (half-day) | RMB 90,600 |
| Middle School (Grades 6-8) | RMB 221,400 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 139,400 - 225,000. Application fee: $1,381.
Admissions Process
- 1Complete the online application form; the admissions team acknowledges and reviews materials. Step 2: Submit supporting documents including passport/visa, immunization records, and previous school records. Step 3: Interview with a Teaching + Learning Principal; non-native English speakers also complete an age-appropriate admissions assessment. Step 4: Decision communicated within one week — accepted, declined, or placed in waiting pool; accepted students pay enrollment deposit.
Admissions Details
ISQ uses rolling admissions; if no place is available when a file is reviewed, the child may be placed in a waiting pool for a future opening.
School Day
School days run 8:00–16:00 Monday to Thursday and 8:00–15:30 on Fridays.
Student Life
Uniforms are supplied through Cre8te Uniforms starting in 2025–2026, with polo items included in the standard dress. Orders ship directly to homes via the ISQ uniform store accessed with a QDISQ account; the order window begins July 21.
On-site lunch is available at 28 RMB per meal for ECC–Grade 1 and 33 RMB per meal for Grades 2–12. Lunch deposits are managed via PowerSchool and unused balances are refundable.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Counselling services support personal, academic, and social issues in group and individual settings, focusing on healthy relationships, resilience, mental health, and emotional well-being.
Child safety is prioritized through a Director of Child Safety, two designated Child Safety Specialists at each school, and policies including a Code of Conduct and LifePlus Safety and Security Code. Regular staff and student training and confidential reporting mechanisms are in place.
Student Demographics
School Background
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