Languages Other Than English

QSI Shenzhen students are offered Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, German, or French language classes. The focus of these courses is to learn and enhance language skills, as well as being introduced to the culture, history, and customs of the language’s countries of origin.

Chinese

QSI Shenzhen provides professional, native Chinese language instructors. Courses are offered to students at all levels of proficiency, from beginners to native speakers. The Chinese language program is divided into Heritage and non-Heritage language learning groups, depending on the student's proficiency level and background knowledge.

In the 5-7 year old classes, all students have at least one Chinese class each week. Students who are 8-13 years old choose between Chinese or Spanish classes as their foreign language.

At the secondary level, students have many choices about the type of Chinese language course they want to study. The Secondary courses are related to the different diploma programs offered to the students. There is a general Chinese course option which includes Chinese class levels 1-4, or Chinese Heritage classes 1 and 2.  There are also Chinese IB course offerings including Mandarin Ab Initio, Chinese B, and Chinese Language A (Literature). The Secondary school also offers a one-year AP Chinese course for students taking classes in the AP program.

Korean

QSI Shenzhen Secondary School also offers advanced Korean classes at the Heritage level and IB Korean A courses. Through these classes, students will be able to broaden their understanding of Korean history and culture and improve their Korean proficiency. In the Heritage Korean class, students will learn literature works that Korean middle and high school students basically read and learn, along with non-literature texts such as  newspaper articles, columns, etc. In the IB Korean A class, students study various non-literary texts, such as newspaper articles, columns, speeches, advertisements, and interviews dealing with international issues, along with literary works selected by the IB. In this course, students build up their skills so  they can analyze literary content from a creative and analytical perspective.

Japanese

QSI Shenzhen offers Japanese as an additional language option, providing a seamless and enriching learning experience from elementary through secondary school.

At the Main Campus, the curriculum is structured into four levels: Pre-Introductory, Introductory, Intermediate, and Advanced, catering to students aged 8 to 13. The program focuses on practical communication skills with an emphasis on everyday language use. Grammar is taught through speech patterns, complemented by engaging activities such as songs, role-play, and educational games that enhance listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students participate in group reading and writing exercises while exploring cultural aspects of Japan. This interactive approach not only builds a solid language foundation but also fosters an appreciation for Japanese culture.

In August 2024, we expanded our Japanese program to the Secondary School, allowing students to continue their studies without interruption and build on the skills they have acquired at the Main Campus.

Spanish

The Spanish department was established as an additional language option for our students at QSI. Being situated in a multicultural city and considering that Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages globally, QSI International Schools made the decision to provide third language options to our students. This initiative aims to enhance their language abilities and simultaneously break down communication barriers worldwide. 

The primary goal of the Spanish department is to give students the chance to be exposed to a third language. They achieve this by engaging with native speakers who immerse our students in the cultures and customs of Spanish-speaking countries. 

For students at the PLE campus, the Spanish program aims to introduce them to the basics of Spanish, such as phonics and basic vocabulary. This is facilitated through games and songs that not only make the learning process enjoyable but also provide students with a positive initial experience. 

At the Main campus, we adhere to a curriculum divided into three levels: introductory, intermediate, and advanced. This program is designed to establish and reinforce the fundamentals of Spanish while fostering the development of communication skills necessary for speaking, writing, and reading in Spanish. Each level is covered annually, with students expected to master each level before progressing to the next. This structured program focuses on building students' grammar skills, leading to a better understanding of the language and enabling them to apply their knowledge in real-life situations. 

In secondary school, the Spanish department aims to continue developing the necessary skills for students to speak fluently and master the language. The program includes a strong focus on grammar, pronunciation, and conversational expressions. 

Ultimately, the Spanish program is structured within our Schoolwide Learning Outcomes (SO) competencies and aligns with the knowledge outlined in the QSI program. This ensures that we create the appropriate environment for everyone to succeed in learning the language. 

German

Recognizing that German is the most widely spoken language in Europe and among the top 12 languages globally, QSI International Schools has chosen to offer German as a third-language option for our students. Additionally, the robust economies of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, along with their strong engineering, technology sectors, and prestigious universities, make this language a valuable asset for future opportunities.The German program begins at age 8 at the Main Campus, where we follow a structured curriculum divided into four levels: Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced, and Heritage (native). Each level is covered annually and consists of various units, with students expected to master each unit before advancing to the next level.In secondary school, the curriculum is further divided into German A and German B courses.Our German program aligns with the Schoolwide Learning Outcomes (Success Orientations - SOs) competencies outlined in the QSI program. This alignment ensures an environment conducive to success in language learning, embodying our motto of "Success for All." Through this program, students will not only develop their language skills but also gain a profound understanding of German culture and society.

Our objectives begin with "The student will" (TSWs):

1. Speaking Skills:
   • Students will acquire fundamental German skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
   • They will expand their vocabulary and grammatical knowledge to enhance communication skills and break down global language barriers.
2. Cultural Awareness:
   • Students will explore German culture, history, and traditions by celebrating events like Carnival, Oktoberfest, Christmas, and Easter during class.
   • The primary goal of the German department is to immerse students in the language and customs of German-speaking countries.
3. Practical Application:
   • Active communication skills will be promoted through role play, drama, discussions, poster presentations in Canva, and group projects—such as creating a weather forecast or performing a play based on Grimm’s fairy tales like "Little Red Riding Hood."
   • Real-life applications of the language will build confidence in speaking, including field trips to local German restaurants and bakeries.
4. Integration of Technology:
   • We utilize digital resources and platforms to keep learning interactive and relevant. Students will have access to online homework exercises and materials such as Deutsche Welle, Duolingo, and die Tagesschau (German daily news) to encourage self-study and independent learning—key components of our Success Orientations.

French

The French language program at QSI offers comprehensive courses for both elementary and secondary students.

At PLE, the French Pre-Introductory course caters to ages 5-6, emphasizing practical communication skills through engaging activities like songs and role-play, while grammar is taught through speech patterns. At the Main Campus, French Introductory I serves students aged 7-13 at the beginner level, focusing on everyday language use and enhancing listening and speaking skills. French Introductory II builds on this foundation for those with prior experience, while French Intermediate I continues to develop communication skills and cultural understanding for students aged 8-13.

In the secondary program, QSI provides IB (ab initio) for beginners, concentrating on holistic communication skills, and AP (Advanced Placement) French, which prepares students with some proficiency for standardized exams that assess listening, reading comprehension, and written production.

深圳QSI学生提供中文、韩语或西班牙语外语课程。 这些课程的重点是学习和提高语言技能，以及介绍语言原籍国的文化、历史和习俗。

深圳QSI提供专业的中文母语教师。课程提供给不同中文水平的学生，从初学者到母语是中文的学生。根据学生不同的中文熟练程度和背景，中文课程分为母语班和非母语班。

5-7岁的学生，所有学生每周至少上一节中文课。 8-13岁的学生，可以选择中文或者西班牙语作为外语。

在高中阶段，学生对他们想学习什么样的中文课程有很多选择。高中的中文课程与学生想通过学习而获得不同的文凭有关。深圳QSI的高中为学生提供普通的中文课程，其中包括中文1-4级，或中文母语1和2级。 此外，还有中文IB课程，包括中文 Ab Initio、中文B和中文A（文学）。中学还为参加AP课程的学生提供一年的AP中文课程。

 

QSI Shenzhen 고등학교에서는 고급 과정의 한국어 수업(Heritage Korean)과  IB Korean A과정을 제공하고 있습니다. 이 수업을 통해 학생들은 한국어능력 뿐만 아니라 한국의 역사와 문화에 대한 이해의 폭을 넓힐 수 있게 될 것입니다. Heritage Korean수업에서는 한국의 중고등학생이 기본적으로 읽고 배우는 문학 작품과 신문기사, 칼럼 등의 비문학 텍스트를 배우게 됩니다.  IB Korean A 수업에서는 IB에서 선정한 문학 작품들과 글로벌 이슈를 다룬 신문기사, 칼럼, 연설문, 광고, 인터뷰등 다양한 비문학 텍스트를 배우고, 배운 내용을 창의적이고 분석적시각에서 학습합니다.

QSI深センでは、日本語を追加言語として選択することができ、小学校から中学校までシームレスで充実した学習体験を提供しています。メインキャンパスでは、カリキュラムは入門前、入門、中級、上級の4つのレベルに分かれており、8歳から13歳までの生徒に適しています。このプログラムでは、日常会話に重点を置いた実践的なコミュニケーション・スキルに焦点を当てています。文法は、スピーチパターンを通じて教えられ、歌、ロールプレイ、教育的ゲームなどの魅力的な活動によって補完されます。これらの活動は、リスニング、スピーキング、リーディング、ライティングのスキルを向上させます。生徒たちは、日本文化的側面を探求しながら、グループでの読み書きの練習に参加します。このような双方向的なアプローチは、しっかりとした語学の基礎を築くだけでなく、日本文化への理解も育みます。 2024年8月には、日本語プログラムをセカンダリースクールにも拡大し、生徒たちはメインキャンパスで身につけたスキルを基盤にして、中断することなく日本語勉強を続けることができるようになりました。

El programa de Español en QSI se estableció con el objetivo explícito no solo de exponer a los estudiantes al idioma español, sino también de asegurar que adquieran competencia en él. Reconociendo la importancia del español como uno de los idiomas más hablados a nivel mundial y situados en una ciudad multicultural, QSI Shenzhen tomo la decisión estratégica de ofrecer a los estudiantes una tercera opción de idioma. Esta iniciativa tiene como objetivo no solo mejorar sus habilidades lingüísticas, sino también romper barreras de comunicación a escala global.

El objetivo principal del Programa de Español es proporcionar a los estudiantes una experiencia completa de aprendizaje de idiomas. Esto se logra al interactuar con hablantes nativos que sumergen a los estudiantes en las ricas culturas y costumbres de los países de habla hispana.

En el campus de PLE, el programa de español introduce a los estudiantes en los fundamentos del idioma, incluyendo fonética y vocabulario básico. A través de actividades interactivas como juegos y canciones, el proceso de aprendizaje no solo se vuelve divertido, sino que también fomenta un encuentro inicial positivo con el idioma.

En el campus principal, el plan de estudios se estructura en tres niveles: introductorio, intermedio y avanzado. Este diseño tiene como objetivo establecer y reforzar los principios fundamentales del español mientras fomenta las habilidades de comunicación esenciales necesarias para hablar, escribir y leer en el idioma. Cada nivel se cubre anualmente, y se espera que los estudiantes dominen un nivel antes de pasar al siguiente. Este enfoque estructurado se centra en el desarrollo de las habilidades gramaticales de los estudiantes, lo que conduce a una comprensión más profunda del idioma y les permite aplicar su conocimiento en situaciones prácticas.

En la escuela secundaria, el Departamento de Español perfecciona aún más las habilidades lingüísticas de los estudiantes para lograr fluidez y dominio. El programa pone un fuerte énfasis en la gramática, la pronunciación y la destreza conversacional.

El programa de español está estrechamente ligado a nuestras Orientaciones para el Éxito (SO) y está diseñado para armonizar con el metodo de QSI. Esta alineación garantiza que fomentamos un excelente ambiente de aprendizaje donde todos los estudiantes pueden prosperar en el dominio del idioma español.

Deutsch ist die meistgesprochene Muttersprache in Europa und die 12. meistgesprochene Sprache weltweit. Angesichts dieser Tatsache hat die QSI-Schule beschlossen, einen Deutschkurs anzubieten, um den Schülerinnen und Schülern die Möglichkeit zu geben, diese wichtige Sprache zu erlernen. Zudem sind die starken Wirtschaften und der innovative Sektor in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz sowie deren renommierte Universitäten entscheidende Gründe für das Angebot.

Das Deutschprogramm beginnt in der 3. Klasse am Main Campus. Das Curriculum ist in vier Niveaus unterteilt: Anfänger, Mittelstufe, Fortgeschrittene und muttersprachliches Niveau. Jeder Kurs erstreckt sich über ein Jahr und ist in Einheiten gegliedert, wobei die Schüler erwartet werden, jede Einheit zu beherrschen, bevor sie zum nächsten Niveau übergehen.

Im Gymnasium wird das Deutschprogramm in German A und German B unterteilt.

Das Deutschprogramm ist in unsere schulweiten Lernergebnisse (Erfolgsorientierungen – SOs) integriert und entspricht den im QSI-Programm festgelegten Kenntnissen. Dadurch schaffen wir ein unterstützendes Umfeld, das allen Lernenden den erfolgreichen Erwerb der Sprache ermöglicht und unserem Motto „Erfolg für alle“ gerecht wird. In diesem Programm entwickeln die Lernenden nicht nur ihre sprachlichen Fähigkeiten, sondern erwerben auch ein tiefes Verständnis für die deutsche Kultur und Gesellschaft.

Alle unsere Ziele beginnen mit „Die SchülerInnen sollen…“ (TSW):

1. Sprachliche Kompetenz:
   • Die SchülerInnen sollen grundlegende Fähigkeiten in Hören, Sprechen, Lesen und Schreiben auf Deutsch erwerben.
   • Sie lernen grammatikalische Strukturen und erweitern ihren Wortschatz, um die Kommunikation in einer dritten Sprache zu erleichtern und globale Kommunikationsbarrieren abzubauen.
2. Kulturelles Bewusstsein:
   • Die SchülerInnen werden in die deutsche Kultur, Geschichte und Traditionen eingeführt, indem sie beispielsweise Karneval, Oktoberfest, Weihnachten und Ostern im Unterricht feiern.
   • Das Hauptziel der Deutschabteilung ist es, den SchülerInnen die Möglichkeit zu geben, eine dritte Sprache zu erlernen und in die Kulturen und Bräuche der deutschsprachigen Länder einzutauchen.
3. Praktische Anwendung:
   • Die kommunikativen Fähigkeiten werden durch Rollenspiele, Theateraufführungen, Diskussionen sowie Poster- oder Canva-Präsentationen gefördert. Projekte wie eine Wettervorhersage oder ein Theaterstück über das Märchen „Rotkäppchen“ stehen dabei im Vordergrund.
   • Die Anwendung der Sprache in alltäglichen Situationen stärkt das Selbstvertrauen beim Sprechen, beispielsweise durch Exkursionen zu deutschen Restaurants und Bäckereien.
4. Integration von Technologie:
   • Durch digitale Ressourcen und Plattformen gestalten wir den Lernprozess interaktiv und ansprechend. Online-Übungen und Materialien wie Deutsche Welle, Duolingo und die Tagesschau unterstützen das Selbststudium.

Wir freuen uns darauf, mit Ihnen zusammenzuarbeiten und Ihre Deutschkenntnisse zu erweitern!

Le programme de langue française de QSI comprend des cours pour les élèves du primaire et du secondaire.

A PLE, le cours de Français Pré-Introductif s'adresse aux enfants de 5 à 6 ans, en mettant l'accent sur les compétences pratiques en communication à travers des activités comme des chansons et des jeux de rôle, avec une grammaire enseignée via des modèles de discours.

Au Main Campus, le Français Introductif I s’adresse à des élèves de 7 à 13 ans, de niveau débutant. Il met l'accent sur l'utilisation quotidienne de la langue et inclut des activités pour améliorer les compétences d'écoute et de parole.

Le Français Introductif II poursuit sur ces bases, avec des objectifs similaires pour ceux ayant une expérience préalable, tandis que le Français Intermédiaire I est destiné aux élèves de 8 à 13 ans, continuant à développer les compétences en communication et la compréhension culturelle.

Au Secondaire, QSI propose le Français IB (ab initio) pour les débutants, axé sur des compétences de communication holistiques, et le Français AP (Advanced Placement), qui prépare les élèves ayant une certaine maîtrise pour des examens standardisés évaluant la compréhension orale, la compréhension écrite et la production écrite.