History


The International School of Dongguan (ISD) officially opened its doors to K-12 students on August 16, 2012!

The school began with the goal of building a place where students from different backgrounds, bringing with them variety of talents and interests, could reach their dreams.

ISD opened with 43 students and now proudly educates for almost 400 students. ISD is an internationally recognized by both the International Baccalaureate Organization, (IBO) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, (WASC).

ISD graduates study at some of the world’s most prestigious colleges and universities.

ISD Timeline

2023

2023 all school picture

2023 all school picture

2022

Celebrating ISD’s 10th anniversary

Celebrating ISD’s 10th anniversary

2021

ISD faculty and staff in 2021

ISD faculty and staff in 2021

2020

The unprecedented year—COVID-19

The unprecedented year—COVID-19

2019

ISD faculty and staff—committed to excellence

ISD faculty and staff—committed to excellence

2018

300 plus strong

300 plus strong

2017

2017 saw student numbers growing

2017 saw student numbers growing

2016

Community strong in 2016

Community strong in 2016

2015

ISD continued growing

ISD continued growing

2014

Qilin pride of 2014

Qilin pride of 2014

2013

2013 all school picture

2013 all school picture

2012

First year of ISD—the founders

First year of ISD—the founders

2012

Inaugural year of ISD—the grand opening

Inaugural year of ISD—the grand opening

2011

ISD’s facility completed

ISD’s facility completed