Playtimes HK Magazine The School Book 2019-2020 | Page 168

Yew Chung International School of Qingdao 72 Tai Hang Shan Lu, Qingdao West Coast New Area, Shandong, 266555 Tel: +86 532 8699 5551 Email: [email protected] www.ycis-qd.com Co-Principals: Mr. Stephen O’Connor & Ms. Yvonne Ma Description: Providing Qingdao’s expatriate community with outstanding quality education across a broad spectrum ranging from childhood to senior secondary education, Yew Chung International School of Qingdao has offered a distinctive education programme in a bilingual and multicultural environment since 2006. Fees: Kindergarten (Half Day) Kindergarten (Full Day) Year 1-4 Year 5-6 Year 7-9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 RMB 78,000 RMB 150,000 RMB 193,000 RMB 196,000 RMB 212,000 RMB 218,000 RMB 212,000 RMB 219,000 RMB 212,000 Debenture Info: None Number of Teachers & Assistants: 100 Admission: Submit your application form via the school website and we will contact you to arrange the placement test. Number of Classrooms: 36 Transport: Bus service is available. Teacher/student ratio: 1:4 Parents: School has an active Parent Organisation. Hours: 8am-3:15pm University Information: Our University Guidance Office offers one-to- one college planning support, assists students in compiling the necessary materials required for university and college applications, and helps prepare transcripts and reference letters for students. Popular universities chosen by our students include; Imperial College London, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The Boston Conservatory, Seoul National University, Lund University. Curriculum: IGCSE and IBDP Number of Mandarin Teachers: 19 Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: 50 minutes class, 1 class per day Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 5 years old Mandarin Curriculum: YCIS curriculum Other Languages Available: Korean Features: YCIS combines the best of Eastern and Western culture by promoting fluency in two major world languages, creating a truly bilingual and multicultural learning environment, providing courses of study in Eastern and Western philosophy, and providing excellent role models who respect and value one another’s cultures. Facilities: Teaching building, boarding, canteen, multi-function hall, library, science labs, sports track, soccer field, gymnasium, ECE play area. SEN Support: YCIS QD provides SEN support for children in need from the highly trained support staff. Uniform: Yes School Lunch Available: Yes Scholarships: No Boarding: Yes Accreditations: IB (International Baccalaureate World School), CIS (Council of International Schools), CIE (Cambridge International Examinations centre). Inspection: Evaluation carried out by external education officers annually. 166 www.playtimes.com.hk