[4] International School of Qingdao is part of LifePlus Worldwide Learning, which serves more than 2,000 students, most of whom are the children of foreign nationals and expatriates working for companies in China.

(EARCOS) The International School of Qingdao, formerly known as QMIS, was established by LifePlus, a non-profit corporation committed to educational work in China.

This includes establishing international schools for expatriate children and promoting cultural understanding and exchanges.

When the International School of Qingdao began in the fall of 1996, there were eight students in kindergarten through fourth grade.

The steady increase in enrollment required the school once more to acquire more classroom and office space at the activity center.

International School of Qingdao started its 2007–2008 academic year on a new campus in the Laoshan district.

International School of Qingdao began the 2017–2018 academic year on a new campus in the Licang District.

The new facility has over 50 classrooms, an auditorium, two playgrounds, a soccer field, a computer lab, a basketball /volleyball court, and a library.

Since its establishment, the International School of Qingdao's students have come from a wide variety of countries, including India, the United States, Canada, South Korea, Japan, United Kingdom, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, France, Greece, Singapore, Russia, Philippines, and New Zealand.

Students begin with focusing on spelling and grammar, then transition to reading novels and writing essays as they approach high school.

In middle school, students begin with either math 6 or pre-algebra (depending on where they place on an evaluation exam) and by 8th grade will have progressed to either algebra I or geometry.

In high school, students begin their freshmen year with either geometry or algebra II.

Middle school students take a combination of integrated sciences – life, earth, and physical.

High school students must complete three credits of Social Studies, and one must be either AP Economics or economics/government.

In middle school, students are offered the choice of art, band, choir, drama, or, among other electives.