ISD is a PreK-12 school contracted to International School Services (ISS) for management services, providing a world-class program based on American and International standard. It is fully accredited by WASC and authorized for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Grades 11-12.
The school offers a curriculum based on current practices and trends in Western countries with adjustments to meet the unique situations of students in China. The core curriculum areas are covered in self-contained classrooms in the elementary school and with departmentalization as appropriate for the older students.