CURRICULA GUIDE

In the Upper Elementary, we challenge our students through authentic learning experiences, where students explore an interconnected world, inquiring to identify problems, deciding how to find solutions, all the while evaluating their progress. We believe that children take responsibility for their learning when they understand what it means to learn, to be reflective, and to set and reach personal learning goals. Knowing that children have their own unique learning styles, lessons are structured to meet the needs of all learners in the classroom with ongoing assessment strategies and timely feedback to support continuous learning. 

The Middle School at Dalian American International School encompasses grades 6, 7, and 8. Our middle school program strives to create an environment that is supportive, exploratory and responsive to student needs as they develop intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically.

DAIS’ standards-based educational model emphasizes skill building, the use of higher order thinking skills, knowledge utilization and student ownership of learning. Teachers engage students through hands-on instructional strategies, cooperative learning and authentic learning experiences. Our vertically aligned, rigorous curriculum provides a smooth transition from middle school to high school and prepares students for success in Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

In addition to the core curriculum, middle school students participate in quarterly Applied Studies courses, designed to provide students with opportunities to be creative and explore design thinking. Middle School Applied Studies courses include: Creative Writing, Coding and Digital Design, Drama and Product Design.

All students in the Middle School have the opportunity to be part of sports teams, academic teams and participate in After-School Activities, which emphasize inclusiveness and teamwork. Our Student Council plays an active role in the Middle School, bringing the community together by leading community service initiatives and hosting events.

The high school program at Dalian American International School and Dalian Huamei School provides a dynamic learning environment designed to prepare every student for a successful college experience. A strong program of academic rigor enables students to reach and challenge themselves in an environment that fosters independence and self-reliance.

DAIS and DHS provide 19 AP courses, which can satisfy students’ demands for personalized learning and studying abroad. 

AP program offers college-level curricula to high-school students, which is more challenging than the regular high-school curricula.  A selective process will review requests and use a variety of criteria to determine students’ enrollments in AP courses. The number and difficulty of AP courses students take will play a significant role when a university assesses academic levels of students. 

大连美国国际学校和大连华美学校的美高课程提供了充满活力的学习环境，旨在让每个学生为成功的大学经历做好准备。严谨的学术计划使学生能够在充满机遇和挑战的环境中，培养独立性并获得自我提升。

学校提供19门大学先修 (Advanced Placement，简称AP)课程，满足学生个性化学习及海外留学需要。 大连华美学校AP课程获美国大学理事会（College Board）官方授权。

AP是大学先修课程，比常规高中更具挑战性。学生们通过严格的考试和选拔，获得进修AP课程的资格。学生所修AP课程的数量和难易程度，在大学评估学生学术水平方面，占有举足轻重的地位。