Author: Guang Miao

QAIS Ranks Among World’s Top IB Schools Qingdao Amerasia International School has been officially ranked 29th globally in the Top IB Schools, Small Cohort category for 2025. The recognition places QAIS shoulder-to-shoulder with elite institutions across the United Kingdom, Switzerland,  Italy, and beyond. Within China, QAIS stands confidently among the leading IB schools delivering exceptional academic results in bespoke, […]

How We Express Ourselves Through Play – IB PYP Early Childhood Unit Celebration Qingdao Amerasia International School’s Montessori and IB PYP Early Childhood classes welcomed parents for a joyful celebration concluding the unit “How We Express Ourselves.” Guided by the central idea that “games help us communicate, connect, and learn about one another” students explored […]

Amerasia After School Activities (ASA) This season’s After School Activities (ASA) program offered students a vibrant collection of experiences that reflect QAIS’s Montessori and IB commitment to nurturing independent, curious, and balanced learners. From Creative Kids Club, where students explore hands-on artistry, to physical growth and discipline in Golf, Taekwondo, PYP Soccer, Table Tennis, and the […]

Community Basketball Camp at Amerasia Qingdao Amerasia International School recently welcomed student-athletes and coaches from across the city to participate in the Qingdao Community Basketball Camp, held in the school’s state-of-the-art gymnasium. The camp served both as a pre-season training opportunity and a celebration of community, collaboration, and shared values on and off the court.  The day began with […]

QISN Volleyball! The U19 Volleyball season came to a thrilling close as both the Amerasia boys’ and girls’ teams demonstrated  skill and perseverance!  The U19 Boys’ team soared to a 3rd place finish, ending the tournament with 3 wins and 2 losses. Standout performances came from Tom (DP2) and Allan F. (MYP4), who were jointly recognized as […]

QAIS Week Without Walls: Experiential Learning Across China From October 20th to 24th, 2025, QAIS Upper School students stepped beyond the classroom and into the heart of China for Week Without Walls, an immersive learning program designed to deepen global awareness, cultural understanding, and real-world inquiry. Aligned with the IB MYP and DP philosophy of developing internationally-minded learners, each […]

QISN U14 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Qingdao Amerasia International School proudly participated in the QISN U14 Football Championship, where our Girls’ Team delivered an inspiring performance, winning 4–1, 2–1, and 2–0 in the semifinals with outstanding teamwork, communication, and confidence, winning 2nd place overall. Our Boys’ Team faced tough competition and finished 5th overall.  Both teams were guided by dedicated coaches Mr. Azizi (DP Business Management) […]

Qingdao Amerasia International School Student Shines at Equestrian Championships! We are proud to celebrate DP 2 student Karen, who represented Qingdao at the Shandong Provincial Equestrian Championships and delivered an outstanding performance across multiple events. Karen achieved Third Place in the Individual A Group Three-Day Event, First Place in the A Group Team Event, and […]

Interdisciplinary Learning in Action: QAIS Students Explore Revolutions Through Theatre and Humanities MYP 4 students at Qingdao Amerasia International School recently merged Humanities and Theatre Arts in a powerful interdisciplinary project that delved into historical revolutions. Through a scripted showcase, students vividly brought to life key moments from the French Revolution, the reign of Julius […]

QAIS Students Code GradeBac DP2 students Kevin and Dylan, together with DP1 student Tudor, developed GradeBac after becoming frustrated with how difficult it was to calculate and predict their IB grades. ManageBac only provides grades as percentages, while different assessment types — such as quizzes, tests, and projects — are weighted differently.   Determined to solve this […]