Author: Guang Miao

Congratulations, Class of 2026! Hailing from six countries across Asia, North America, and Europe, the Class of 2026 is a remarkably diverse cohort. While each student brings a unique personality and set of passions, they collectively embody the transformative power of peace education, which has taught them to find common humanity and embrace a global […]

PYPx 2026: Young Changemakers The PYP Exhibition is a landmark milestone for Grade 5 students at Qingdao Amerasia International School, representing a culmination of inquiry, student agency, and meaningful action. This year, our students explored pressing global issues through the lens of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, showcasing remarkable empathy and international-mindedness. We are incredibly […]

SUMMER BREEZE – Band, Choir & Strings Rocked it! The Amerasia community gathered for the annual Summer Breeze Concert, the culminating event of the year featuring performances by our upper school Band, Choir, and Strings students. The concert reflected the strength of the QAIS Music Department and the values of an IB education in action. Through performances spanning classical […]

ToK Exhibition 2026 The DP1 Theory of Knowledge (ToK) Exhibition was a celebration of critical thinking and inquiry as students connected real-world objects to complex themes such as knowledge, perspective, ethics, and truth.  As part of the exhibition, students selected one prompt from a choice of 35 knowledge questions before choosing three real-world objects to […]

BEACH DAY 2026 Qingdao Amerasia International School took full advantage of our beautiful location near Liu Qing He Beach by hosting a joyful community Beach Day filled with sunshine, movement, and connection. From Toddlers to DP students, parents, grandparents, and staff, the entire community came together for a morning of outdoor fun and House activities […]

THE GREEN BIRD THE GREEN BIRD  The Green Bird, a Palestinian folktale, was beautifully brought to life through a student-led production filled with music, storytelling, theatre, and powerful student collaboration.  The performance was a moving celebration of international mindedness, cultural understanding, and student courage. From the heartfelt songs and live music to hearing students confidently […]

Montessori Milestone Children aged 3 to 6 recently welcomed parents into their classroom environments for a special Montessori Unit Celebration. In a beautiful reversal of roles, our students became the Montessori teachers, while their parents became the learners. This meaningful event highlighted the incredible growth and development of our Early Childhood friends across five Montessori […]

QAIS hosts PYP Tournament What an incredible day of teamwork, sportsmanship, and community spirit! QAIS was proud to host the QISN PYP Football Tournament, welcoming over 200 students from YCIS, ISQ, QISS, and QAIS for a full day of friendly competition and connection.  Students in Grades 3–5 spent the day engaging in exciting matches, cheering […]

The Class of 2026 – University Offers The Class of 2026 has received 141 offers and 34 scholarships totaling 16.8 million RMB. This year’s cohort will pursue passions across a remarkable range of disciplines, including Business, Medicine, Veterinary Sciences, Finance and Accounting, Psychology, Economics, Architecture, and the Sciences. Representing six different nationalities across Asia, Europe, […]

MMUN: QAIS in Rome! MYP students, Mike, Monty, Anna, and Wendy (MYP 1), Andrew (MYP 2), Coco, Merry, Matvei, Alan, and Oliver (MYP 4), and Kevin (MYP 5) stepped onto a truly global stage as they represented QAIS at the Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) Conference in Rome, Italy.   MMUN is a unique educational […]