History
Xiamen International School (XIS) was established in August, 1997 and is located on the southern coast of China in Fujian Province. XIS was the first international school in Fujian Province to be authorized by the Ministry of Education to accept expatriate students. XIS moved to its current campus in June, 2002. The full-featured facility is over 30,000 square meters in size and includes a gymnasium, a soccer field, a running track, three basketball courts and an indoor swimming pool. There is also a library, science labs, IT labs and a large cafeteria that can accommodate all students and staff.
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