QAIS Hosts the Youth Leadership Summit | QAIS举办了青年领导力峰会
In 2014 the vision for youngleaders.world was born and five months later 1500 students came together in Edmonton, Canada to discover a secret, a hidden power within. That our lives could hold more. What started as a dream of three founders is now becoming a movement of 100.000 youth and will reach 13 countries by […]
Neverland is Taking Over QAIS
Last week was the start of the most exciting period of the year as the auditions for our new musical, Peter Pan took place. A room full of students was singing, dancing, acting, cheering, and laughing as all of them took their turn to show off their talents in the hope to shine in what […]
Our Volleyball U19 Girls Take the Victory | 我们的 U19 女子排球队取得胜利
Last Wednesday marked a new milestone in QAIS history as our mighty U19 Girls’ Volleyball Team beat their opponents, Southlands School, in a thrilling match. The great mood was set the moment we mounted the bus to drive towards our rivals as everyone was confident about our strengths even if some were a little nervous. […]
Xi’an: A Journey of Discovery for Grade 8 Students | 西安：八年级学生的探索之旅
To enrich their unit on World Religions, Mr. Brian’s 8th grade Humanities class enjoyed a 3.5-day field trip to Xi’an. This city was a natural choice for this unit, because Xi’an marked the beginning and end of the ancient Silk Road, which brought different goods, ideas and beliefs to China. The students have been studying […]
Grade 5 Students Become Teachers
On October 17, Grade 5 students stepped out of the regular classroom and visited a rural school outside of Jimo, a town on the outskirts of Qingdao. The school is surrounded by fields and farmland, and the entire area is very green which was a welcome change from the asphalt jungle of the city. Upon […]
DP Biology Unites Fashion and Science
Fashion is all around us. Many people pay attention to it, while others take it for granted. DP student, Shirley Ma, characterizes herself as a “fan of fashion with a conscience!” Shirley had already been investigating the poor working conditions of people producing textiles in several Asian countries, but it was during a unit about water in Biology class […]
Students Cross Bridges; With a Rhythm | 学生们通过节奏增进了解
Crossing bridges can be done in numerous ways and our DP Music students discovered that one of these ways is through music. Students had the honor of meeting some extraordinary local musicians who allowed them to explore different Chinese instruments unknown to most of them. Apart from the instruments themselves, students learned about the long history of musical instruments in China […]
See How Things Move in DP Physics / DP物理课上的碰撞 / DP 물리에서 어려움을 겪을 때는
Statement of Inquiry: How can we predict the positions of moving objects with multiple variables? Key Concept: Application of Kinematic Equations Related Concepts: Position vs. Time Graphs, Velocity vs. Time Graphs, Making predictions, Multivariable Algebra The first cohort of the QAIS DP Physics class hit the ground rolling as their curiosity and algebra skills were tested in the […]
Big Steps in Little Shoes / 用小脚丫跨出大步伐
The first two weeks of school passed like a whirlwind in our toddler class and how exciting it was. Our returning students readjusted to the routine with confidence and enthusiasm with just a little reminder of some ground rules. Our new students proved to be eager to explore and it is a real joy to […]
Welcome to the Panda Book Awards / 欢迎参与熊猫图书奖
Reading is a fundamental skill for learning, personal growth, and enjoyment. Every day, the QAIS Library devotes itself to ensure that students are connected to the books and information that will nurture and inspire a love for reading. The library will host celebrations and plan reading initiatives throughout the year. We start with The Panda […]
