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| Number of students |
1050 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
34 |
| Most common nationality |
Hong Kong |
| 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, for up to age 13 |
| 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, AP and IB for Secondary ages |
| Results in these examinations |
2021 Graduate Classes
AP Averages
SAT Averages
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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 11 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. |