Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
300+ |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
29 |
| Most common nationality |
USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
EAL support |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin language |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
By providing a virtual school option, we make sure that classes are always in session – even if the physical campus is closed. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
MAP, WrAP, WIDA, PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP |
| Results in these examinations |
90% of all Advanced Placement (AP) students earn a passing score on one or more AP College Board Exam. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Learning Support team within the Counseling and Student Services Department. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Counseling and Students Services at Dalian American International School provides social and emotional support for all students. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
All applicants will be tested. Additionally, non-native English speakers in grades 2 through 12 will be given English Language Proficiency tests. The test has three sections: reading, writing, and oral language. Testing time will be approximately an hour and half for elementary students and up to two hours for secondary students. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:45 |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Over 70 extracurricular activities. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education, team sports, lifelong fitness. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Cross country, Basketball, Golf, Swimming, Soccer, Table Tennis, Badminton, Volleyball. ACAMIS, NESSIC, DISA competitions. |
| Facilities at the school |
Science and design labs for different ages, art, dance, yoga and drama studios, three libraries and media centers. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Two gymnasiums, track and field, tennis court, golf field, heated 25-meter swimming pool, outdoor sports facilities and playgrounds. |
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
Grade 3 - Grade 12 |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
Secured dorm building, Guided Study Time, after school activities, canteen. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Dalian American International School facilitates a challenging, collaborative, and responsive learning environment that develops student intellect, character and health. At DAIS, every learner strives to achieve personal excellence and contributes to the global community. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Quality education for a brighter future. |
Contact the admissions team at Dalian American International School
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