About XIS

Xiamen International School was established in August, 1997 and was the first international school in Fujian Province to be authorized by the Ministry of Education to accept expatriate students.

Learning at XIS

The faculty and staff of Xiamen International School are committed to developing young people into self-directed learners, effective communicators, creative and analytical problem solvers and globally minded citizens.

Beyond the Classroom

We believe that a balance of academics and other experiences is integral to a child's development. We offer a variety of programs for students to explore their creativity, improve their health and expand their horizons.

Careers at XIS

A career at Xiamen International School is a rewarding experience. Our staff enjoy working with dedicated students, professional development opportunities and living in a unique city.

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Background and Mission

At XIS our mission is to inspire and develop confident, knowledgeable students who enjoy lifelong learning, demonstrate global awareness, and contribute compassionately to the world around them.

Xiamen International School (XIS) was established in August 1997 and is located on the southern coast of China in the Fujian Province. XIS was the first international school in Fujian to be authorized by the Ministry of Education to accept expatriate students. It is rapidly joining the ranks of the world’s finest schools by adhering to international school standards and by employing credentialed, passionate and experienced educators from around the world, including the United States, Columbia, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain, Spain and China.

The school offers the three International Baccalaureate Programmes (PYP, MYP and DP) across the years PreK-12 to students from twenty-nine different countries and regions including the United States, Taiwan, Korea, Australia, England, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Brazil and Japan. XIS is pleased to have had high school graduating classes since 2001.

What's happening at XIS?

15 June All positions filled for school year 2017-18

All positions have been filled for school year 2017-18.
12 June Summer Message from the Headmaster

Dear XIS Community,   We have now come to the close of SY 2016-2017.  To the many of you returning next year, I wish you a wonderful summer holiday.  Please stay safe and come back to us well rested and relaxed.  To those of you who are moving on, I wish you all the very […]
09 June NOTICE TO ALL PARENTS OF NEW INCOMING XIS ELEMENTARY/SECONDARY STUDENTS FOR SY 2017-18

Due to a large number of returning and new elementary students (Grades PreK-5) coming to XIS, I am asking that those parents who are considering entrance to our school to please contact our Admissions Officer (Ms. Julia Su) in order to verify what availability there may be at the elementary level.  There may or may not be openings in certain […]
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