Five-day boarding and the Buddy-Up Boarding Experience at Dalian American International School

2026-11-13 · Dalian American International School · 12 sources

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In short

Dalian American International School offers 5-day boarding from Monday to Friday alongside 7-day boarding, and scheduled a Buddy-Up Boarding Experience on October 28–30 for current day students to spend three days and two nights with boarders.

Two boarding options

Dalian American International School (DAIS) in Dalian, China, describes two boarding options. In a news post dated 16 October 2026, the school states that "students can choose between 5-day boarding from Monday to Friday and 7-day boarding for the full week, giving families flexibility to choose the option that works for them."

The post was titled "What Is 5-Day Boarding? Current Students Can Try It with Buddy Up" and was introduced with the line: "Explore 5-day boarding at DAIS and see how students balance study, activities, friendships, and everyday life in the boarding community."

The school states that it is part of the Nord Anglia Education family.

The Buddy-Up Boarding Experience

The 16 October post announced a trial for students who do not currently board. According to the school, "From October 28–30, current day students will have the opportunity to take part in the Buddy-Up Boarding Experience, spending three days and two nights alongside current boarders."

The post presents the Buddy-Up Boarding Experience as a way for current students to try boarding. The material does not describe the activities on each of those days.

Guided Study Time

Boarders have a structured study period called Guided Study Time. The 16 October post states: "During Guided Study Time, students have access to core subject teachers in Math, English, and Science, as well as structured independent study and additional English development."

A separate post on 7-day boarding, dated 5 November 2026, describes the same arrangement as "a supervised academic support program that provides access to Math, English, and Science teachers."

Activities for boarders

The school lists social and recreational activities for boarding students. According to the 16 October post, "Boarding students can enjoy movie nights, holiday celebrations, games, and special after-school activities such as yoga, jiu-jitsu, and handicrafts."

Grades, rooms and facilities

The 5 November post on boarding states: "For students in Grades 3–12, boarding combines academic support, structured routines, enrichment opportunities, and a caring residential community within one campus."

That post also describes the residence. "Students live in four-student rooms within separate male and female residential areas." The school adds that "the facility includes silent study rooms on every floor, computer rooms, lounges, laundry facilities, and shared kitchens."

Campus security

On security, the 5 November post states that "the boarding program operates within a secure campus environment featuring facial recognition access, 24-hour CCTV monitoring, gated campus security, and 24/7 supervision."

Academic programmes available to boarders

The school states that "boarding students also benefit from access to DAIS's rigorous academic pathways, including both Advanced Placement (AP) and Cambridge A Level programs." In another post, the school describes itself as "the only Nord Anglia Education school offering both AP and A Level pathways."

Points not covered in the material

The published 2026/27 fee figures do not include a boarding fee for either the 5-day or the 7-day option. The material also does not describe what 5-day boarders do at weekends.

Questions parents ask

What boarding options does Dalian American International School offer?

The school offers 5-day boarding from Monday to Friday and 7-day boarding for the full week. It says this gives families flexibility to choose the option that works for them.

What was the Buddy-Up Boarding Experience?

It was an opportunity for current day students to spend three days and two nights alongside current boarders. The school scheduled it for October 28–30.

Which grades can board?

The school's 5 November 2026 post on boarding refers to boarding for students in Grades 3–12.

What academic support do boarders receive?

During Guided Study Time, boarders have access to core subject teachers in Math, English, and Science. They also have structured independent study and additional English development.

What activities are available to boarding students?

The school lists movie nights, holiday celebrations, games, and after-school activities such as yoga, jiu-jitsu, and handicrafts.

Location	Dalian, China
Programmes	A Level, AP
Year groups	Kindergarten – Grade 12
Annual tuition	CNY 210,000 – 260,000 per year (2026/27) source