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QSI International School of Dongguan

About QSI dongguan

QSI International School of Dongguan is a fully
accredited school located in the downtown area of
Dongguan. We have a vibrant student community
with over 300 students ranging in age from 2
years old to 18 years old. Our elementary students
have daily literacy, mathematics, science, cultural
studies, and Chinese language classes. They also
have art, music, physical education, library, and
technology classes. Our middle and secondary
students have a full complement of courses as well,
including a wide variety of Advanced Placement must first be able to take care of yourself before you week. Additionally, the 5- through 8-year-old students
courses. Our secondary students work with our can help others. The overall culture of the school have four different activity sessions, enabling them to
fulltime college counselor on SAT, PSAT, AP, and has shifted, as students become more involved in experience eight different activities in a school year.
ACT exams, and on college applications. selfless activities to promote a caring environment Activities include baking and cooking, Boy and Girl
at school. Scouts, DIY design and jewelry making, introduction
QSI Dongguan enjoys an exemplary reputation to sports, drama, origami, STEM building, science
in the city. Students from 25 different countries Athletics discovery, and much more!
attend the school. In addition to the many programs
for our students, parent education courses in English, QSI Dongguan’s athletic program is doing very The 9- through 11-year-olds choose one club,
fitness, art and other topics are offered throughout well. We are a proud member of the Pearl River which they attend on Monday and Friday. These
the year. QSI Dongguan is a great place to be! Conference (PRC). The PRC is made up of more clubs meet over an entire semester, allowing
than 20 schools from Guangzhou, Dongguan, students to gain a deeper understanding with
Shenzhen, and Macau. We offer volleyball, tennis, a lot of practice of their new skill. The students
badminton, swimming, basketball, soccer, and cross participate in two different clubs throughout the
QSI cares program country, for both the secondary and middle school. school year. Each student receives a club T-shirt
We regularly have three-quarters of our secondary to wear every Monday and Friday to their club
Community service is a big part of any school, students participating in at least one sport. We focus meeting. Club choices range from soccer, Adobe
and is becoming more and more important for on teamwork, sportsmanship, and skills that stretch Illustrator and graphic design, chess, basketball,
students as they prepare for university. QSI in beyond the courts and fields on which we play. Our coding, swimming, photography, geocaching—and
Dongguan started a new program centered on coaches, who volunteer their time, work hard over much more!
community service. QSI CARES (Community these seasons, and as a result our athletes achieve
Action and Regularly Engaged Service) provides great accomplishments. This last year we took The students are always eager for Monday and
students with a monthly opportunity to volunteer home multiple championship and sportsmanship Friday afternoons so they can enjoy the fun, new
in the community or at the school. Students sign trophies, despite being one of the smallest teams in experiences and togetherness their clubs bring.
up to be involved, and must be in good academic the conference. We are proud of the student athletes
standing. We want to send the message that you representing our school in a positive fashion. Secondary Clubs

Activities Middle and secondary students at QSI
Dongguan have the opportunity to participate in
Every Monday and Friday many different clubs and activities. Beta Club is just
from 3:00 until 3:45, the 5- one of the many clubs on campus. The mission of
through 11-year-old students the Beta Club is to promote the ideals of academic
have an opportunity to achievement, character, service, and leadership
participate in different activities among elementary and secondary school students.
to learn and experience Students are inducted into the honor society every
new things. This is a great year. QSI International School of Dongguan is the
opportunity for the students first chapter of the National Beta Club in all of
to discover what they enjoy. China. Heavy emphasis is placed on being involved
Students can choose from a in the community.
variety of activities to learn and
to create new things. In addition to the Beta club, students also
participate in National Honor Society, MUN (Model
The 5- through 8-year-olds United Nations), Debate club, Week Without Walls,
choose two different activities, and Student Council. Our Student Council is very
which meet on Monday and active in the community and plans many events for
Friday, allowing them to attend our secondary students. There is an extremely high
two different classes during the rate of participation in all the secondary clubs.