Dalian American International School

We are Dalian American International School (DAIS), As a proud member of the Nord Anglia Education family, DAIS is known for its exceptional academics, delivered by world-class teachers. We'll guide your child to achieve outstanding academic results and create their own pathway to success.

From our founding in 2005 with just seven students to a thriving, diverse community of over 800 learners, our journey has been extraordinary. This year, we honor our shared legacy and look ahead to a bright future.

A Dalian American International School (DAIS) education provides a springboard to the world’s top universities and colleges Following our all-through American curriculum – which includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses in High School – your child will achieve outstanding academic results. But that’s just part of the story, because the modern education we offer at DAIS is designed to inspire so much more than academic achievement. Your child will be challenged and supported through an individualized learning experience that develops lifelong skills, including problem-solving, resilience, and creativity. Our world-class international teachers will nurture their talents and passions, too, whilst empowering them to become a confident global citizen, ready for the future.

We’re shaping a generation of successful and resilient global citizens, who leave our schools with everything they need for success – whatever they choose to be or do in life.

We’re proud to say that our students achieve excellent academic results and springboard to the top universities in the world. But that’s just part of the story because our education is much more than academic achievement.

We help our students to think outside the box in a creative and innovative learning environment. Our highly qualified teaching staff encourage them to have a positive attitude to solving problems through our, modern approach to learning and academic rigor. While at DAIS, your child will experience life as part of a multicultural community with access to a purpose-built, well resourced, and spacious campus with cutting-edge facilities.

Exceptional teachers make exceptional schools, and our educators are some of the very best. We believe this job is the most important job in the world. The teachers are the school.

Passionate about inspiring young minds and helping students thrive, our teachers never stop learning through local and global, continuous professional development programs – something that attracts talent both in China and from around the world. Discover how to join our school family.

Why Choose Us?

We are an international school in Dalian, educating students from ages 3-18 years old. Students experience a broad range of academic subjects and co-curricular activities delivered by an experienced staff of international educators. DAIS is committed to providing a positive and nurturing environment that promotes learning and discovery. Optimum student/teacher ratios are maintained to provide students with the support they need to fully develop their skills and talents.

Our Mission

Dalian American International School facilitates a challenging, collaborative, and responsive learning environment that develops student intellect, character, and health. At DAIS, every learner strives to achieve personal excellence and contributes to the global community.

Our Vision

Dalian American International School bridges the educational experiences of international and Chinese national students in an attractive, well-resourced and up-to-date educational facility.
Building upon our rich local history, culture and beautiful natural environment, we inspire students to be leaders serving local and global communities.