QSI International School of Yerevan
School Details
Accreditation
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSACS)
Curriculum
United States of America, Advanced Placement, Common Core, IB DP
Instructional Language
English
Total student numbers
177
Teacher numbers
20
About the School
QSI International School of Yerevan is a private, non-profit institution that opened in September of 1995. It offers a high-quality education in the English language for elementary and secondary students. The warm and welcoming school community makes it an ideal place to receive a quality education from QSI.
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 requires teachers to hold a Bachelor's Degree and Teacher Certification preferably from North America. QSI prefers that the teacher has a minimum of two years teaching experience. QSI hires teachers who love working with children. QSI requires personal interviews. Please go to www.qsi.org to learn more about where QSI will hold interviews. If you have questions about your qualifications please send a CV, certification, and degree to [email protected] for review.
Benefits
Number of Contract Days
187 contract days - (180 student contract days, plus 7 days of professional development)
Starting Salary Range
Salary Range in Net = $39,000-$49,000
Example Salary for master's degree on Step 7:
Base Salary = $37,200 + End of Year Bonus = $2,000 + Overseas Allowance = $4.500 + Commitment Bonus = $3.500 at the end of year 2 = Total = $47,200 Net
Taxes
Local taxes paid by the school.
Savings Potential
30%-50% of salary depending on life style.
Accommodation
Housing Cost: At the discretion of the QSI school an adequate housing stipend will be given per month or the school will provide suitable housing with basic furnishings.
Flights/Transport
Annual flight stipend or ticket provided: At the discretion of the QSI school a flight stipend or air transportation will be provided for the employee and minor dependent(s) from the nearest authorized airport to the school.
Utilities
If a housing stipend is given the utility cost is in the housing stipend or QSI pays for teacher's utility costs over $1,000 per year.
Moving Allowance
Overseas Allowance paid each year: $4500 for each employee.
Dependent Opportunities
Free School Tuition for teacher's children to the QSI school.
Medical
QSI pays health insurance premium for teacher and minor dependents; Teacher pays a yearly deductible.
Other
Sabbatical Leave, Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, Severance Pay and Accumulated Sick Leave.
Retirement
Starts after 11 years of service with QSI.
Bonus
End of Year Completion Bonus = $2,000
Overseas Allowance = $4,500 per employee
Commitment Bonus = $3,500 at the end of year 2
Full access
To career opportunities across the globe
- Ability to create a unique educator profile that holds your references and important documents, such as teaching qualifications, all in one location.
- Access to our entire database of 400+ international schools representing 100+ countries.
- 5,000+ teaching vacancies every recruitment season.
- Unlimited number of job applications.
- Custom alerts so you’re the first to hear when your preferred roles are posted.
- Access to virtual and in-person recruitment events with school leaders and recruiters.
Limited access
To career opportunities across the globe
- Ability to create a unique educator profile that holds your references and important documents, such as teaching qualifications, all in one location.
- Access to our entire database of schools to discover your next teaching role.
- Submission of three job applications.
When we had a teacher decide to take another job in mid-July, we were left with few options. Historically, it was a tough position to fill. Within 24 hours of posting the position on Schrole, we were able to offer a contract to a more-qualified educator.
Matthew R Merritt Secondary School Principal
KPIS International School