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QSI International School of Chengdu

China, Chengdu

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 200
Type Co-educational
Opened 2002
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), IB (DP)
Taught languages German, French, Arabic, Mandarin
Typical class size 5
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

QSI International School of Chengdu is an independent, coeducational day school serving students from preschool through grade 12. It offers an American curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP) courses and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP) as pathways, and the school has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools since 2008. The campus comprises two buildings connected by a private walkway in the American Garden area of southern Chengdu, with facilities including two libraries, three science laboratories, IT laboratories, a gymnasium, an auditorium, music rooms, art studios, and outdoor play and sport facilities. The school emphasizes Mastery Learning and an Empower program to support social-emotional growth, and offers a strong after-school program with activities such as Model United Nations (MUN) and Week Without Walls, as well as clubs in photography, drama, sports, and more. English is the language of instruction, and German, French and Chinese are taught as subjects. The school serves students from a diverse international community, reflecting its global orientation.

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The Essentials

QSI International School of Chengdu has 200 pupils, typical class sizes of 5, instruction in English.

Location
The QSI International School of Chengdu is located at 188 Nan 3 Duan, 3rd Ring Road South, American Garden, Chengdu 610041, China. The campus sits in southern Chengdu, just off the Third Ring Road in the American Garden complex, and comprises two buildings. The address places the school in a residential/expat-friendly area convenient for families.

Stages
The school serves students from preschool through secondary (prekindergarten to grade 12). It explicitly states preschool through secondary programs and uses the term secondary to describe the upper grades.

Type
QSI Chengdu is a co-educational, day international school. It operates as a co-educational, non-boarding school providing education for preschool through secondary levels.

Additional learning support
QSI Chengdu uses a Mastery Learning approach to education and offers an Empower program focused on social-emotional development. The school provides time and assistance to help students progress, and a University Counselor is available as part of Student Services.

Country affiliation
The school offers an American curriculum and is accredited by the Middle States Association, reflecting United States educational alignment.

Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation is not stated; the school presents itself as secular.

School day structure
The secondary day runs from 8:00 to 15:30, with eight periods. Break is from 9:45 to 9:55, lunch is 12:15 to 13:05, and the schedule includes Periods One through Eight plus EP/EA components.

Bus service
A bus/van service is available for an additional fee. Arrangements must be made with the office before a student may ride the bus. All riders must wear a seatbelt, and a bus monitor is on board.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application and registration fees
- One-time non-refundable application / registration fee: RMB 2,089.

Tuition fees (per year and per term)
- The school does not publish a public, grade-by-grade tuition schedule on its admissions materials; the complete per-year / per-term tuition schedule is provided directly by the school's admissions/finance office.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Optional services and some charges (for example, bus service) are invoiced separately from basic tuition and may be payable either by term or by year. The school issues invoices for tuition and optional services; late or unpaid accounts are handled according to the school's financial procedures.

Boarding fees
- QSI International School of Chengdu is a day school and does not charge boarding fees because boarding is not offered.

Other costs and common additional fees
- School bus: an additional fee applies for students who use school transportation; the bus fee is charged separately from tuition and may be billed per term or per year.
- Lunch: daily cafeteria meals are charged; published daily meal prices in the admissions FAQ are RMB 25– RMB 31 per day (depending on age/meal plan). Parents can add funds to a student lunch account; payment for lunch may be made via the school's local payment channels (WeChat or cash is used for meal payments).
- Textbooks, supplies and online learning materials are listed in school materials as items families should expect; some textbooks/supplies may be included in tuition while others can be charged separately.
- After-school activities, special elective courses, summer programs and certain field trips may carry separate charges; these are billed as applicable.

Refund and withdrawal information
- Families must provide written notice of withdrawal to the school in advance. The Parent & Student Handbook requires parents to inform the school office in writing when withdrawing a student and requests at least two weeks' notice to allow administrative processing; outstanding financial obligations must be cleared before records are released. Specific tuition refund amounts or percentages (if any) are set out in the school's formal fee policy or invoice terms provided to enrolling families.

Fee payment options
- Fees and optional charges are payable to the school's local accounts; the school's materials and the U.S. government fact sheet note that payments are handled in local currency (RMB) to the school's local bank account, while U.S. government-dependent billing arrangements (when applicable) may permit USD payment through U.S. channels. For day-to-day cafeteria purchases, parents may use the school's meal-account top-up options (WeChat or cash). Payment via bank transfer and local electronic payment channels is used; card acceptance for larger invoices is determined by the school's finance office.

Notes on what is and is not publicly available
- The school's public admissions materials (handbook and FAQ) publish details for meal pricing, bus billing method (term or year) and withdrawal procedure, but they do not publish a public per-grade, per-term tuition table in the materials available online; the full, grade-level tuition schedule is issued directly by the admissions/finance office to families.
Academics

QSI International School of Chengdu teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
QSI Chengdu provides preschool through secondary programs taught in English, with a focus on developing 21st‑century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, leadership, and digital literacy. The curriculum follows a mastery‑learning approach with clear objectives and planned reteaching, and progress is demonstrated through projects, investigations, and other assessments. Elementary programming covers core subjects—reading, writing, mathematics, science, and cultural studies—along with arts, library, music, physical education, technology, and Languages Other Than English. Secondary offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses and the AP Capstone diploma, and also provides the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), with IB core elements including Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), and the Extended Essay, with the option to pursue the full diploma or individual IB courses. In terms of year structure, Secondary I & II align with US grades 9–10 (Years 10–11 in GB), preparing students to enter the IB DP for the final years of secondary education. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Step 1 — Express interest and start an application. The school accepts applications throughout the year, but there is typically limited space at the start of each school year; if a class becomes oversubscribed, you may be placed on a wait list until a seat becomes available or a new class is opened. To initiate enrollment, contact the admissions coordinator to obtain an application. The school teaches in English and admission is open to students who learn in English-language classrooms.

2. Step 2 — Application review and decision. After you submit the application, it is reviewed by the admissions team, and a decision is typically communicated within 1–3 working days. If there are extenuating circumstances or the child will require learning support, additional time may be needed to ensure appropriate accommodations are in place. English language considerations are part of the process, with Intensive English available to support fluency, and secondary students needing to be fluent to earn credits toward graduation.

3. Step 3 — English language assessment and planning for support. English fluency is not required for all grade levels, as Intensive English support is offered; secondary-level students will need fluency or near-fluency to earn graduation credits, and a pre-enrollment assessment can help determine the proper support plan. The school can evaluate a student prior to enrollment to guarantee appropriate English language assistance.

4. Step 4 — Schedule a visit or campus tour. Families can schedule a visit by submitting the Schedule A Visit form, which asks for the family's contact details, child(ren)'s names, ages, and genders, and the desired enrollment date and meeting time. The form requires the requester's information and preferred date/time, after which the office contacts families to arrange the visit. This initial contact is followed up by the admissions team to finalize a meeting or tour.

5. Step 5 — Placement and class assignment. The school's placement framework covers Preschool/Elementary (ages 3–10) with small class sizes and dedicated teachers, and Middle/Secondary structures with small classes and subject specialists. A grade-by-age mapping is provided to determine the appropriate class (e.g., 3-year-olds to Preschool, 5-year-olds to Kindergarten, etc.), and the secondary program offers Diploma pathways (AP and IB) with corresponding class structures.

6. Step 6 — Enrollment, start date, and practical details (waitlist if oversubscribed). Applications are accepted year-round, but space is limited at the start of the school year; oversubscribed classes may create a wait list.

7. Step 7 — Scholarships. The school offers financial scholarships to families in need. The scholarship process starts each March with an application, the Advisory Board reviews requests, and results are shared in April for the following school year. To express interest in a scholarship, families should engage with the admissions team to obtain the application.

Scholarships
Scholarships: QSI Chengdu offers financial scholarships to families in need. The scholarship process begins in March with an application, the Advisory Board reviews requests, and results are shared in April for the following school year. To pursue a scholarship, contact the admissions coordinator to obtain the scholarship application.

Waitlist
Waitlist/Pool: If a class becomes oversubscribed, you may be placed on a wait list until a seat becomes available or a new class is opened. Applications are accepted year-round, but space is typically limited at the start of the school year, which can lead to waitlisting as part of the enrollment process. The policy does not specify any ranking or priority order beyond the existence of the wait list.
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