Yew Chung International School of Qingdao
| Yew Chung International School of Qingdao | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Type | Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary Education |
| Motto | "Align with Science and Technology, Culture and Art, Love and Charity." |
| Established | 2006 |
| Director | Dr. Betty Chan Po-King |
| Information | ycqdenquiry@ycis.com |
| Website | www.ycis-qd.com |
Yew Chung International School of Qingdao (YCIS Qingdao, simplified Chinese: 青岛耀中国际学校; traditional Chinese: 青岛耀中國際學校) is an accredited K2-Year 13 international school for boys and girls in Qingdao, China.
Motto
Diligence, Frugality, Humility, Faithfulness
Mission
Yew Chung Yew Wah is committed to aligning with
Science and Technology, Culture and Arts, Love and Charity.
Accreditations
YCIS Qingdao holds membership in the Council of International Schools (CIS), and its Secondary Section is authorised as an accredited Cambridge International Examinations Centre.
Accredited as an International Baccalaureate World School (IB), YCIS Qingdao offers the full IB Diploma Programme to students in Years 12 and 13. The IBDP aims to cultivate students with comprehensive knowledge and holistic development – physically, intellectually, emotionally, and ethically.
Academics
Early Childhood Education (ECE)
A play-based, bilingual programme for children aged 2–5.
Primary
The Primary section follows the Yew Chung Curriculum, a bilingual programme developed by the foundation’s Curriculum and Professional Development Division.[1]
Secondary
Years 7–9:
The Yew Chung Curriculum[1]
Years 10–11:
the International General Certificate of International Education Programme (IGCSE) [1] [2]
(Year 11: Pre A Level)[1]
Years 12–13:
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP)[1][3]
General Certificate of Education Advanced Level Programme (A Level)[1][2]
Origins and history
The Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China has accredited the Yew Chung International School of Qingdao for the enrollment of children of foreign nationals. The bilingual (English and Mandarin) school serves students ages 2 to 18 (K2 to Year 13) and provides early childhood education or kindergarten, primary school education, and secondary school education.
YCIS Qingdao is part of the Yew Chung Foundation, which operates campuses in Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, and California.
Leadership
Western Co-Principal: Mr. Stephen O'Connor
Chinese Co-Principal: Ms. Grace Du
School Business Manager: Ms Rita Chen[4]
Campus & Facilities
The campus includes:
- Classrooms equipped with interactive Smartboards and air filtration systems.
- Dedicated science, art, and music rooms.
- Libraries with English and Chinese collections.
- Sports facilities, including gymnasiums and outdoor fields.
- Boarding options for secondary students.
Timeline
- 2006 – YCIS Qingdao is founded.
- 2008 – YCIS Qingdao raises relief donations for victims of the Sichuan earthquake, sparking the beginnings of the Seeds of Hope project.
- 2011 – YCIS Qingdao opens a 5-story, purpose-built campus in Huangdao District, Qingdao.
- 2016 – YCIS Qingdao is formally accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), and the National Centre for School Curriculum and Textbook Development (NCCT).
- 2016 – YCIS Qingdao becomes an IB Diploma Programme World School.
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Academics - Secondary | Yew Chung International School of Qingdao". www.ycis-qd.com. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ^ a b "Find a Cambridge school". Cambridge International Education.
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- ^ "Our Community - Our Team | Yew Chung International School of Qingdao". www.ycis-qd.com. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- Schools.ac http://www.schools.ac/1499-Yew-Chung-International-School-of-Qingdao-Qingdao-China.html
- Aoehome.com http://www.aoehome.com/school/other/Yew-Chung-International-School-of-Qingdao-2469
- Qingdaonese http://www.qingdaonese.com/ycis-huangdao-opens-new-campus/ Archived 2013-06-15 at the Wayback Machine
- Yew Chung International School of Qingdao https://www.ycis-qd.com/en