Programmes and academic pathways at Dalian American International School
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Dalian American International School (DAIS) offers both Advanced Placement (AP) courses and a Cambridge International A Level pathway, and describes itself as the only Nord Anglia Education school offering both.
Overview
Dalian American International School (DAIS) in Dalian, China, has published information on its curriculum across its elementary and high school years. This guide covers what the school's posts say about its programmes, from Kindergarten subjects through to the pathways available to older students.
The main points are:
- Advanced Placement (AP) courses
- A Cambridge International A Level pathway
- World Literacy, an elementary subject
- Dimensions Math in the elementary school
- The Cambridge English Program for Grades 1–7
- An English as an Additional Language (EAL) curriculum
- Guided Study Time, a supervised academic support programme
Two upper-school pathways: AP and A Level
DAIS offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses and a Cambridge International A Level pathway. The school states: "As the only Nord Anglia Education school offering both AP and A Level pathways, DAIS provides students with multiple pathways for their academic future."
The school also states that boarding students have access to these pathways: "Boarding students also benefit from access to DAIS's rigorous academic pathways, including both Advanced Placement (AP) and Cambridge A Level programs."
AP courses named by the school
In a student account published by the school, the student writes: "I took AP Calculus BC, AP Physics 2, AP Chemistry, and AP Chinese, courses that pushed me to think more carefully and work more independently."
The same student describes when he began AP study: "In Grade 10, I started taking AP courses, and while the jump in difficulty was real, those early experiences built the foundation I needed for junior and senior year."
A separate school post on teachers and AI refers to AP U.S. History, describing a teacher's AP U.S. History teaching, "where AI has become part of a broader curriculum-development workflow."
World Literacy in the elementary school
World Literacy is an elementary subject at DAIS. The school describes it as "a unique DAIS Elementary subject that brings Language Arts and Social Studies together through an interconnected, interdisciplinary approach to learning."
Mathematics: Dimensions Math
For mathematics in the elementary school, the school states: "At DAIS Elementary, we use Dimensions Math, a Singapore mathematics program, and assess learning against the Common Core State Standards."
English language programmes
The school offers two programmes related to English language learning.
The first is the Cambridge English Program. The school states: "The school also offers the Cambridge English Program for students in Grades 1–7."
The second is its English as an Additional Language (EAL) curriculum. A school post is titled "Supporting Every Learner: DAIS EAL Curriculum Has Been Fully Upgraded."
Guided Study Time
The school describes Guided Study Time as "a supervised academic support program that provides access to Math, English, and Science teachers."
Another school post adds: "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."
Summary by stage
Elementary school: World Literacy, combining Language Arts and Social Studies. Elementary mathematics uses Dimensions Math, assessed against the Common Core State Standards.
Grades 1–7: The Cambridge English Program.
Upper years: Advanced Placement (AP) courses and a Cambridge International A Level pathway. One student account describes starting AP courses in Grade 10.
Support: An EAL curriculum, which the school says has been fully upgraded, and Guided Study Time with access to Math, English and Science teachers.
Not covered in this material
The material used here does not list the full range of AP courses or the A Level subjects available, or the grades in which the A Level pathway is offered.
Questions parents ask
Does Dalian American International School offer AP or A Levels?
Both. The school offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses and a Cambridge International A Level pathway, and states it is the only Nord Anglia Education school offering both AP and A Level pathways.
Which AP courses has the school mentioned?
School posts name AP Calculus BC, AP Physics 2, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese and AP U.S. History.
When can students start AP courses?
In a student account published by the school, the student says he started taking AP courses in Grade 10.
What is World Literacy?
World Literacy is a DAIS elementary subject that brings Language Arts and Social Studies together through an interdisciplinary approach.
What maths programme does the elementary school use?
DAIS Elementary uses Dimensions Math, a Singapore mathematics program, and assesses learning against the Common Core State Standards.