Grades 9-12

1. Teaching objective To prepare students for successful entrance into colleges and universities in North America, Europe, and East Asia. 2. Main course Core classes in language arts, mathematics, the sciences, and social studies are based upon the U.S. Common Core, College Board, and Advanced Placement (AP) standards.The QISS core curriculum is augmented by a broad slate of elective classes allowing students to concentrate their efforts on the AP, the Arts, Chinese, or digital publications. Students may also opt to pursue a wide sampling of electives from different disciplines. 3. Current AP Courses at QISS

AP Calculus (AB) AP Chinese Language and Culture AP Comparative Government AP English Language and Composition AP Human Geography AP Micro Economics AP Macro Economics AP Statistics AP Studio Art AP World History 4．Duration

Four years

5. Breif introduction

Children will be placed in the most appropriate grade based on age and prior education. Children may be moved either up or down a grade level based on teacher and counselor recommendations and after

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

1. Only children with good health of the expatriate community are eligible for admission; this includes Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.

1. Two passport-size photos.

2. A copy of the applicant and both parents' passport page

showing the name and date of birth. A copy of any applicable visas should also be submitted.

3. School Records for the previous 2 years (grades 2-12)

Records in languages other than English must be translated into English and presented with the original records.

4. Recommendation Letters

Although not required, letters of recommendation are strongly advised and may be required in some cases. Letters should be confidential and, 

therefore, sent directly to the School Development Coordinator or submitted in a sealed envelope.