Group Spotlight: Quality Schools International (QSI)
Category: News
Published: 31 January 2024
International teachers
Schrole is proud to represent some of the very best international schools from around the world. In our School and Group Spotlight series, we’ll take an in-depth look at these schools, detailing their history, ethos, location and of course, benefits, to help you choose the school that best suits you.
About: Quality Schools International (QSI)
Quality Schools International (QSI) is a non-profit foundation with 35 schools in 29 countries and 700 teachers educating over 6,500 students. The QSI World Headquarters Office is located in Malta, however, QSI’s teacher vacancies are for schools world-wide.
Each year QSI seeks to hire qualified educators, who love working with children, and who have the expertise to administer an English language, North American-style, international education.
QSI schools are co-educational day schools offering Advanced Placement programs and North American curriculum programs for PreK-12 students. In addition, some QSI schools offer the IB Diploma Program. QSI schools are accredited through Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, USA.
Established in 1991, QSI was founded as a non-profit, educational organisation, with a view to offering opportunities in education for expatriates in new countries. Today, QSI looks forward to providing excellence in education for international children living in many countries and to providing career opportunities for caring and competent educators.
Ethos: Quality Schools International (QSI)
The mission of Quality Schools International (QSI) is to keep the urge to learn alive in every child in QSI schools.
QSI schools are established to provide in the English language a quality education for students in the cities we serve. These students are the children of parents of many nationalities who have come to a foreign country, usually for a limited stay of a year or more. Some students are permanent residents, citizens of the host country.
QSI schools follow a logical model of education which measures success by the accomplishments and attitudes of students. QSI believes that all students can succeed, that their successes encourage them to continue in a pattern of success, and that it is the schools’ responsibility to provide the conditions for success.
These conditions include developing clear statements in measurable terms of what the student will do to demonstrate mastery of learning, providing the time and resources needed for each student to attain mastery, and ensuring that students engage in learning at a level which is challenging and yet a level for which each student has the prerequisite skills necessary for success.
QSI believes in providing an aesthetically pleasing physical surrounding under the charge of a caring staff who believe their students will be successful and who use time with the students as a resource for learning rather than as a boundary condition to determine when a unit of learning begins and ends.
QSI believes in providing resources such as books, learning materials, and educational technology. In the world today children need to become proficient in the use of computers and related technology as tools to accomplish a myriad of tasks.
Finally, QSI believe in working with parents to encourage our students to adopt qualities of living which lead to success long after formal schooling has ended. These include universally accepted “success orientations” of trustworthiness, kindness/politeness, responsibility, independent endeavor, concern for others, group interaction, and aesthetic appreciation.
Schools: Quality Schools International (QSI)
QSI Almaty International School (Kazakhstan)
With over 400 students from over 28 different nationalities, the Preschool through Secondary School programs at Almaty International School focus on the development of 21st Century Learning skills such as critical thinking and problem solving; leadership and collaboration; cultural awareness and digital literacy.
QSI Ashgabat International School is a private, accredited, non-profit institution that opened in September of 1994. The school is located on a five-hectare campus directly south of the new United States embassy compound in the beautiful Berzengi district of Ashgabat. The school neighbours the National Museum, and overlooks the city of Ashgabat.
Students at Ashgabat International School enjoy studying in a brand new purpose built air-conditioned/heated school building that includes 30+ classrooms, elementary and secondary libraries, two computer laboratories, a teacher workroom, and office space. The school is also home to a full-size gymnasium, fitness centre, cafetorium, two performance centres, and two art rooms, one with a kiln for pottery.
QSI International school of Astana, a non-profit institution that opened in September 2005, offers a high-quality education in the English language for students beginning at three years old through secondary school (17 years old). Three out of four QSI Astana students are from other nations. QSI Astana is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (USA).
The school operates on a large, new campus and includes office space, 35 classrooms, library, three computer laboratories, art and music rooms, two basketball court gymnasium, weight room, auditorium, science laboratories, medical office, a full preschool facility, and a cafeteria. The school grounds include a secure, fenced-in playground areas, an outdoor soccer field and track, and twenty-four-hour security.
QSI International School of Atyrau, a private non-profit institution that opened in September 2007, offers high quality education in the English language for preschool (3-4 years), elementary, middle, and secondary students, serving 131 students as of Spring 2017. The school’s educational philosophy includes a personalised approach to instruction, leading toward teaching for mastery.
Baku International School is a Quality Schools International school that offers a high-quality Preschool, Elementary, Middle School and Secondary education leading to graduation. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools in the US. The school was founded to meet the need of foreign expatriates living in Baku who require a high-quality instructional program delivered in English that facilitates their seamless transfer back home or to other international schools.
As the only international school in Belmopan, QSI International School of Belize services students whose families are associated with embassies, government and non-governmental organizations, international businesses, expatriate and local families.
The school’s campus is in Phase II of University Heights, near the University of Belize, two minutes from the South Ring Rd. The facility includes classrooms, a library, music room, computer lab, courtyard, playground, and sports field; conveniently located for international and local families in a quiet, beautiful area near town.
QSI International School of Benin was established in 2012 to meet the need for a quality international school in Benin. It is a private, non-profit institution that offers a high-quality, English language, American-style education for students. Families represent many different nationalities, and are a mixture of local and expatriate populations. English is the language of instruction, and English language support is available when necessary. At QSI International School of Benin, our student-to-teacher ratio is seven-to-one.
QSI International School of Bishkek is a private, non-profit institution that opened in September of 1994. In August of 2004 the school moved into a newly renovated building which is located in a park-like setting just minutes from the centre of the city. The facility has play areas, a soccer field, covered basketball court, cafeteria, computer lab, library, an early childhood center, and sufficient classrooms to accommodate a quality curriculum for all school children.
QSI International School of Brindisi is a private, non-profit institution that opened in September of 2005. The school facilities are located in a building originally constructed as an Italian preschool. The school is located in the S. Elia section of Brindisi and is close to the main hospital, two new shopping centres, a Thursday open market, and a local park. Facilities include a picnic area adjacent to the school and a small playground with swings, slide, jungle gym, and merry-go-round.
QSI International School of Chisinau (Republic of Moldova)
QSI International School of Chisinau is a private, non-profit institution that opened in August of 1996. The school’s facilities, in the Buiucani district in northwest Chisinau, are located next to a large park. They include 12 classrooms, a library, technology centre, art room, science lab, doctor’s office, lunch room, a gym with basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, and a spacious outdoor play area with a basketball court and a soccer field. The school grounds include a secure fenced-in playground area and 24-hour security.
QSI International School of Dili is a private, non-profit institution that opened in September of 2005. The school is housed in a fully air conditioned series of buildings in a walled compound, conveniently located behind the Australian Embassy. Classrooms are large, with doors leading directly to the play areas. QSI Dili has a preschool playground, a playing field, and a tennis court used for physical education and recess.
The facility is perfect for our small class sizes and the individualized attention for which all QSI schools are known. Internet access and computers are provided for all grade levels for purposes of technology instruction, research, and communications. The school also has a large art room, a music room, and a library with more than 4,000 titles. Foreign language is offered for 5-year-olds through secondary.
QSI International School of Djibouti opened in August 2016 with a high-quality 5- to 13-year-olds elementary and middle school programs. Additionally, a complete preschool program will be offered for students ages 3 and 4. Students interested in a secondary program are invited to make use of QSI’s online learning platform, QSI Virtual School (QVS), through which secondary teachers in other QSI schools can provide instruction in needed subject areas, along with the support of on-site teaching staff mentoring at the school.
QSI International School of Dongguan is a non-profit institution that opened in August 2004. The facility includes 34 classrooms, a library, 2 computer labs, 2 science labs, music and art rooms, as well as outdoor play areas and a nearby gymnasium. The school seeks to provide students with an appreciation for the rich culture and history of China.
QSI International School of Dushanbe is a private, non-profit institution that opened in August of 2004. The school is in an accessible, central part of the city. It has spacious classrooms, a large sunny library space, and a large playground with surrounding gardens.
The facility includes three outdoor play areas, one of which is designated for the 2- to 9-year-old classes, an indoor multipurpose room, several large storage areas, a large library, two computer labs, a science lab, music and art rooms, a large kitchen and lunchroom, as well as more than 20 classrooms of varying sizes. The facility is secure with a walled garden, and guards on duty at all times to help children and visitors. Several indoor play spaces serve in inclement weather. The garden areas are well maintained with plantings of roses and our own fruit trees and vegetable garden.
QSI International School of El Tigre is a private, non-profit institution that opened in the spring of 2004. The school consists of ten spacious classrooms, a computer room, a science laboratory, a 5,000-book library, several office spaces, a cafeteria, and an open-stage, covered assembly area. In 2010, a security wall was built around a grassy area behind the school for soccer and other athletic events. The school has both an indoor and an outdoor gym area, with a full-court basketball facility outside.
QSI International School of Guyana is committed to: Learning is a continuous process. Cultural diversity enriches the school’s programs and is, therefore, highly valued. Emotional; intellectual; physical and social developments of students complement one another. Only through the active participation of the school and the family can the educational successes of our students be enhanced and continued.
QSI International School of Haiphong is a private, non-profit institution that opened in September of 2005. QSI Haiphong is located in the quiet Me Linh Village expat residential community near the Pearl River Hotel.
The school has a multipurpose/play/cafeteria room, a beautiful, computerised library, two computer labs, an inviting, well-equipped preschool classroom, and state-of-the-art, well-resourced and well equipped regular classrooms, as well as brightly lit, friendly, administrative and reception areas. There is a preschool/elementary playground with slides, swings, and a large jungle gym. There are also a soccer field and a basketball court. Tennis courts and a swimming pool are a short walking distance from the school.
Quality International School of Kosovo is a private, non-profit institution that opened in August 2015 and offers a high-quality education in the English language for pre-school, elementary and middle school students. Classes are small, allowing for ample individual attention for all students.
Founded in 1992, Kyiv International School is a private, non-profit institution that offers Mastery Learning, Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs to students ages 2 to 18.
Conveniently located 20 minutes from the city centre of Kyiv, school facilities include purpose built classrooms; multiple computer and science labs; a library and art studios; a 340 seat auditorium; a recording studio; a Student Center with a student lounge, dedicated club meeting rooms and quiet study space; a cafeteria and snack bar; an indoor swimming pool; two multi-purpose gymnasiums; a climbing wall and bouldering cave; an athletic field and track; a mini soccer pitch and outdoor basketball court; a community garden and learning space; and two outdoor play areas.
Located on 12,000 square meters of land in a beautiful converted villa in Mosta, QSI International School of Malta was established in 2007 to meet the need for a quality international school in Malta. QSI International School of Malta accepts students from the ages of 3 to 18 years.
QSI Malta offers the Advanced Placement International Diploma. The school offers online courses for students who would like to further their studies beyond the curriculum. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16:1. Essential qualities such as trustworthiness, kindness, politeness, responsibility, independent endeavour, concern for others, group interaction and aesthetic appreciation are encouraged.
Since 1993, the QSI International School of Minsk (ISM) has provided a quality education for preschool through secondary students for the international community in Belarus. From its first year when ISM began with fewer than ten students, the school has grown in numbers and reputation, becoming the school of choice for dozens of embassies and businesses in Minsk. ISM, a non-profit organization, works in cooperation with embassies and families from over 38 different countries making it a place of true diversity, where students learn from one another. All subjects, except for daily Russian Language classes, are taught in English by certified, qualified teachers.
QSI International School of Montenegro is a private, non-profit institution that opened in January of 2006. It offers a high-quality international education in the English language for elementary and secondary students. In 2014, QSIM received a full license from the Ministry of Education of Montenegro as a school of public significance, for all the levels of education. Also in 2014, QSIM received full accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
The school facilities are located in a new purpose-built school building. All classrooms are around 55 square meters with plenty of natural light. There are many specialised rooms: a big cafeteria with a stage, science lab, computer lab, art and music rooms. There is a large green field behind the building. There is a playground structure with swings, slides, and climbing walls occupying a part of the field. A different part of the field is reserved for a soccer field with a running track.
The QSI International School of Münster is very proud and privileged to provide comprehensive programs to meet the educational needs of families in the Münster community. Current programs at QSI Münster include education for children ages 5–17, including a wide variety of AP (Advanced Placement) classes for secondary and university credit, expanded Afternoon Activities for children ages 5-11. Middle School and Secondary students’ extended opportunities include Model United Nations, student government, and more.
Quality School International of Phuket is a private, non-profit institution that opened in September of 2000. It offers an exemplary education in English language for elementary and secondary students. QSI Phuket’s warm and welcoming school community makes an ideal place for children to learn and grow. The school is housed in purpose-built facilities in the beautiful countryside of Kathu, Phuket.
QSI International School of Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
QSI International School of Sarajevo is a private, non-profit institution that offers a high-quality education in the English language for elementary and secondary students. QSI Sarajevo is situated in the village of Vogosca, about 15 minutes from downtown Sarajevo. The main building has classrooms for all elementary students, two computer labs, several MS/Secondary classrooms, a cafeteria, an art room, and a music room. Additional buildings include changing rooms for PE, a fitness room, secondary classrooms, a library, and a science lab.
QSI International School of Shenyang is a private, non-profit institution that opened in August of 2012. There is classroom space for students aged 3 all the way through high school/secondary. There are also custom classrooms for art, technology, music, science labs, an indoor and outdoor play area and a cafeteria. Additionally, there is spacious outdoor recess space and access to sports facilities including basketball, badminton and tennis courts. Bus transportation service is available in most residential communities.
The QSI International School of Shenzhen is a family, brought together by a desire for quality in education and a commitment to the success of each student. Every day through the school’s committed and caring staff, comprehensive and challenging academic programs and dedication to every student’s success, QSI Shenzhen enriches the lives of students and challenges all students to reach their highest potential in all aspects of life.
QSI International School of Skopje is an American International, non-profit PreK- to Grade 2 educational institution that opened in September of 1996. It has been a vital center of international education for over 20 years in North Macedonia, serving the international community of embassies, NGOs, and multinational corporations, as well as local residents of Skopje.
With students from over 18 different nationalities, the Preschool through Secondary School programs at QSI International School of Suriname focus on the development of 21st Century Learning skills such as critical thinking and problem solving; leadership and collaboration; cultural awareness and digital literacy.
QSI International School of Tbilisi is a private, non-profit institution that opened in August of 1995. The school is located in a brand new, 5,000-square-meter purpose-built facility located a few kilometres from the U.S. Embassy. The school facilities offer an outstanding educational environment including a full-size gymnasium, soccer field, baseball field, fully equipped chemistry lab, fully equipped biology lab, wireless Internet, computer lab, large library, and cafeteria.
Tirana International School is a private, non-profit institution that opened in September of 1991. It offers a high-quality education in the English language for preschool, elementary, and secondary students. Classes are small, allowing for ample individual attention for all students.
The academic program is rigorous, taking advantage of the strengths of a mastery learning approach within a framework of student performance-based principles. The high school offers a wide variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses both on site and online.
The Elementary through Middle School programs at QSI International School of Togo focus on the development of 21st Century Learning skills such as critical thinking and problem solving; leadership and collaboration; cultural awareness and digital literacy.
QSI International School of Yerevan is a private, non-profit institution that opened in September of 1995. The QSI International School of Yerevan operates in a new multi-purpose school facility located off the Ashtarak Highway near the Vahakni Subdivision. The new school facility includes 20 fully equipped classrooms. In addition, the new facility features a fully automated library with more than 10,000 volumes, an art room, music room, stage, two computer labs, a science laboratory, and a kitchen/cafeteria.
The school is situated on a landscaped tract of land with an outside playground, soccer field, greenhouse, indoor play area, and outdoor sports area. An indoor gym in the nearby Red Cross facility is used during the winter months. The school is secured with an outer security fence, gated security to the inner compound, and 24-hour building/grounds security.
QSI International School of Zhuhai is a private, non-profit, 2-year-olds through 17-year-olds coeducational, college-preparatory institution. QSI International School of Zhuhai was founded in 1999 in order to provide a quality education for expatriates living in Zhuhai, China. Parents of our students are primarily employed by the international business and manufacturing communities. Students currently represent over 25 nationalities.
QSI Zhuhai is located in spacious facilities in a central area of Zhuhai. The school has sizable and sunny classrooms, play fields and special purpose rooms for art and music. The school has a large football and sports field surrounded by a running track, and there is a playground area for our younger students.
QSI requires teachers to hold a Bachelor’s Degree and Teacher Certification preferably from North America. QSI prefers that teachers have a minimum of two years teaching experience. QSI hires teachers who love working with children. QSI requires personal interviews
If you have questions about your qualifications please send a CV, certification, and degree to [email protected] for review.
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Aoba-Japan International School
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