Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1012 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
34 |
| Most common nationality |
Hong Kong, USA |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Chinese national students cannot attend. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we do offer Intensive English (IE) to students who are not native English Speakers up to age 13 year old. The IE class is also divided into three different level with the purpose of small-sized class and make sure the students have more attention from the teachers. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese, heritage and non-heritage; Korean, heritage and non-heritage, Spanish, French, German, Japanese |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
16-18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, up to the age of 9 |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Students use school-provided iPads or own devices; Microsoft 365 accounts for students ages 9 and up; Moodle platform used extensively for parents and students |
| 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) |
We are always ready to provide distance learning via Microsoft Teams and/or Zoom, supported by the Moodle platform. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No, in accordance with local law |
| External examinations or assessments available |
MAP for all ages, SAT, AP and IB for Secondary ages |
| Results in these examinations |
Percent of Secondary students taking AP exams: 42%
IB Highest QSI Shenzhen Diploma Score (out of 45): 44
SAT AVG. scores:
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, age-appropriately |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on age. Homework is not assigned for the sake of having homework. It must be purposeful and age-appropriate. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Dedicated learning support specialists and implementation of existing learning plans and support of learning aides if needed. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Mastery learning provides varied learning paths, allows for out of age placement in math, reading or writing. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We provide referrals in the Mainland and in Hong Kong |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
MAP testing for ages 6 and up, screening of previous school records, interview with the age group principal for applicants 14 and up (or at the discretion of the principal) |
| Waiting list |
Yes, once all classes of an age group are at 20 students, waiting lists are opened until a qualified teacher can be hired to open another class. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Ongoing |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
4:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
School lunch program is optional |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Examples (non-exhaustive): Sports, such as Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Golf, Chess, Writing, Coding Lab, Cooking, Fashion Design, Drama, National Honor Societies for different subject, Model United Nations, Film & Photography |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education required at all age levels; intramural and competitive sports at older ages (middle and high school) |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes - ages 6 and up |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Makers Space (creative labs), TV Recording Studio, Music Practice rooms, Computer Labs |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gyms, sports fields, playgrounds at all campuses |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
QSI believes that everybody can be successful in the right environment; by providing a non-competitive environment paired with a wide variety of elective programs, QSI graduates are highly-educated, well rounded, positive individuals that are poised for success. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The mastery learning approach allows students to gain a deeper, richer understanding of each subject. It also helps students to understand new and unknown matters quickly and accurately. |