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Families often ask how we support STEM education. Robotics is now one of the clearest answers. At Dalian American International School and Dalian Huamei School, students can learn by building and testing real robots, first in the after‑school club and soon as an Applied Studies course.
The Robotics Club introduces VEX IQ and VEX V5 systems to students across the secondary school. They design, build, and program robots, work through real challenges, and prepare for competitions.
Our growing Robotics pathway is supported by well‑trained teachers. Two DAIS teachers completed a full week of VEX Career Development Certification Training, taught in English and tailored to the needs of international schools.
The training combined VEX IQ certification with SnapCAD design work and helped teachers improve their skills in robot building, VEXcode programming, sensor integration, and competition rule interpretation.
The training used a hands‑on model where teachers built and programmed robots, practiced core concepts, and worked closely with expert instructors. The SnapCAD module strengthened their ability to teach 3D design and structural planning, skills that support both classroom projects and competition preparation.
This year's Robotics Club has become an active space for hands‑on exploration. Students from both middle and high school meet after school to plan, build, test, and refine their robots. They learn through trial and error, work in small teams, and support one another as they solve design challenges.
Ms. Ana Diarez: "What I value most about the Robotics Club is how student‑driven it is. Students learn to lead, collaborate, be creative, and manage their time while working on challenging projects using VEX IQ and VEX V5. They are not just building robots. They are building confidence and problem‑solving skills that they carry into the classroom."
The club continues to grow in confidence as students prepare for upcoming ACAMIS competitions.
Next year, DAIS and DHS will introduce Applied Studies: Robotics, a course that will give students more time to explore engineering design and programming. Students will work with both VEX IQ and VEX V5 as they build robots for practical challenges and competitions and learn through teamwork and hands‑on problem solving.
Mr. Ronald Diarez: "Applied Studies: Robotics gives students the time and space to explore engineering in a meaningful way. Working with VEX systems teaches them how to think critically, test ideas, and learn from mistakes. Those habits are just as important as the technical skills they gain."
Families today want schools that offer practical skills, not only theory. Studying Robotics at DAIS/Huamei is a perfect opportunity for students who want to take their STEM learning further, build confidence through real problem solving, learn coding and engineering skills, and strengthen future university applications.