International School of Qingdao

The International School of Qingdao (ISQ) is a private, independent, co-educational international school established in 1996 in Qingdao, Shandong Province. Serving the city's growing expatriate community, ISQ educates students from age 3 through 12th grade with a North American college-preparatory curriculum delivered in English. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and is a member of EARCOS. ISQ's ethos centers on developing confident, courageous, and globally-minded individuals equipped for the challenges of university and beyond. With small class sizes and a caring, family-oriented environment, ISQ has become the school of choice for international families in Qingdao for nearly three decades. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and digital literacy alongside core academic subjects. Electives include Art, Music, Drama, and Physical Education. ISQ's active extracurricular program includes ACAMIS sports competitions, drama productions, Model UN, and community service initiatives. Graduates are consistently accepted to universities in North America, Europe, and Asia.