Xining International Academy (XIA; ) is an international school in
Xining
Xining (; ), alternatively known as Sining, is the capital of Qinghai province in western China and the largest city on the Tibetan Plateau.
The city was a commercial hub along the Northern Silk Road's Hexi Corridor for over 2000 years, and w ...
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Qinghai
Qinghai (; alternately romanized as Tsinghai, Ch'inghai), also known as Kokonor, is a landlocked province in the northwest of the People's Republic of China. It is the fourth largest province of China by area and has the third smallest po ...
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China established in 1997.
It serves grades PreK through 12 and is located on the third floor of
Xining No. 4 Secondary School ().
About XIA Contact Us
(). Xining International Academy. Retrieved on April 27, 2015. "XIA is located at: Third Floor, #4 Middle School Tian Jin Road 69 Xining, Qinghai P.R. China 中国 青海省西宁市 天津路69 西宁第四高级中学三楼 " As of 2018 the school had about 80 students from 22 countries.[About XIA Our History]
(). Xining International Academy. Retrieved on April 27, 2015.
History
Since 1997, Xining International Academy (XIA) has graduated six classes. It is the only accredited international school in the entire province of Qinghai, and thus the only location in Qinghai where a student can take AP (Advanced Placement) tests.
School Culture
XIA has developed its own culture, and students who attend can benefit greatly from the international setting. Students from various countries attend, the curriculum is mostly American, and it is located in a predominantly Chinese-speaking region.
It teaches Chinese to help students understand Chinese religions and cultures. XIA encourages students to be proactive, kind, helpful, and culturally appropriate, as well as to remember their heritage.
XIA is an active member of its community, frequently organizing things like: help for the poor, Christmas fun for orphanages and hospitals, sports days, swaps, performances in multiple locations, and many other things that benefit both the community and the student body.
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External links
Xining International Academy
Education in Qinghai
Xining
International schools in China
1997 establishments in China
Educational institutions established in 1997
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