Qingdao MTI International School Qingdao MTI International School (QMIS) was established by the
MTI (Management Technologies International) Education Foundation, Inc.,
an American non-profit corporation committed to educational work in
China, which includes establishing international schools for expatriate
children and promoting cultural understanding and exchanges. QMIS
obtained licensing from the Qingdao Education Commission in June 1996
and the National Education Ministry in September of that same year.
Classes began on September 23, 1996. The current composition of the student body is 72% Korean, 14%
American, 4% Chinese, 3% Japanese, and 7% other. Twelve countries
and three major language groups, Korean, English, and Chinese, are
represented in the student body. 19% of the student population is
native English speakers, while 81% speak English as a Second Language. QMIS is fully accredited for grades kindergarten thru 12 with the
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). It is also a member
of the International Schools of China (ISC) Consortium. In addition, QMIS is a member of the East Asia Regional Council of
Overseas Schools (EARCOS) and the Association of China and Mongolia
International Schools (ACAMIS).
Students grades K-12 are offered a wide variety of instructional
and support programs at QMIS. The elementary students receive
instruction in basic core subjects from pre-kindergarten through fifth
grade in self-contained classrooms. The secondary program provides a United States based college
preparatory curriculum, working to meet the needs of students planning
to attend U.S. colleges and universities after graduation. High school
and middle school students study five core subjects daily: Language
Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, and Bible. Steps have been taken in
the current year to provide more electives for secondary students. QMIS
currently offers Art, Music, Technology, Physical Education, College
Prep, Model United Nations, Public Speaking, as well as Chinese. English support is available for students in grades 2-5 in a
self-contained, all-day ESL (English as a Second Language) program. An
ESL class is offered one period each day for secondary students, and
additional support is also provided through extra reading classes for
students in sixth through eighth grade. STAFF: 2006-07: Total number of teachers: 46 With master s degree or other: 22 With teacher certification: 32 Gender: 69% female, 31% male Nationality 81% USA, remaining 22% are from South Africa (2),
India(1), China(2), Philippines (2), and New Zealand (2). FACILITIES: In August of 1998, QMIS moved to the fourth floor of the Children
s Club at the Qingdao Children s Activity Center, No. 6 Donghai Road. In
addition to ten classrooms, the facility allowed for a library and
various offices. Adjacent to the facility are a soccer field and a large
rollerblading rink for use at recess and by physical education classes. In March of 2001, additional space was obtained on the fifth floor
of the Children s Club, adding six classrooms, a large
multi-purpose/lunchroom, and access to a rooftop play area The QMIS library is a source of
support for the students and community. The library currently houses
over 8,104 books. The school subscribes to 15 English periodicals and 3
Chinese periodicals. The library also has audiovisual support for
teachers and students to use, including 400 videos, 24 DVDs, and 6
CD-ROMS. Adjacent to the library is a workroom for students and teachers
which houses six computers. Each teacher has their own personal computer
in their classroom, and both students and teachers have access to the
school s computer lab which contains another twenty-one computers. SCHOOL YEAR AND SCHOOL DAY: Year: August 17-June 1 (2006-07 schedule) Day: 8: 00am-3: 00pm QMIS runs a two-semester school year calendar one from
August to December, and the other from January to June. Students spend
approximately 175 days in school each year. EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY: We believe in operating an educational program based on
Judeo-Christian principles, which is open to students irrespective of
race, sex, color, or creed. We believe that we exist to provide
academically excellent learning opportunities within a college
preparatory course of study. We believe that the primary responsibility
for education rests upon parents. The school should assist families in
helping their children develop a profound sense of their own worth and
identity. We believe that education should be broad-based, providing
student opportunities in core subject areas and as many supplementary
enrichment areas as feasible.
The core subject areas include English, Mathematics,
Social Studies, Science, and Foreign Language. Electives include Art,
Music, Physical Education, and Technology.
School Summary: Founded June 1996 314 students, aged 4 - 18 American, college-preparatory curriculum 42 foreign staff , 44 local staff
Address: Children's Club 3rd Floor Children's Activity Center No. 6 Dong Hai Xi Road Qingdao, China 266071
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