Headmaster John Godwin:  "Started in 1997, XIS offers a PreK-12th grace international English language education to the children of Xiàmén’s expats. It is the only school in Fújiàn province, and one of only five in all of China, authorized to offer all three International Baccalaureate Programs (i.e., Primary Years Program, Middle Years Program and the Diploma Program).

“XIS students come from over 30 nations and regions. Teachers have bachelor degrees, and many have masters. XIS is accredited with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). “We extend a warm invitation to all expatriate families to come visit us when seeking a school for their children.” Dr. John M. Godwin, Headmaster

Colleges and Universities that have accepted XIS graduates:
Harvard University, Ma. University of Massachusetts, Ma.
Stanford University, Ca. Farleigh Dickinson, New Jersey
Binghamton University, NY University of Buffalo, NY
Syracuse University, NY Hofstra University, NY
Michigan State University, MI Penn State University, PA
University of Nevada, Reno, NV Xiàmén University, Xiàmén, PRC
La Salle University, Shànghǎi, PRC Nottingham University, Níngbō, PRC,Concordia University, Montreal, Canada Euro-Control Maastricht, Netherlands