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Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages French, Armenian, Russian, Spanish
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction
QSI International School of Yerevan is a non-profit, day school in Armenia serving ages 3 to 18. The campus in Vahagni, established in 2011, houses 20 classrooms, an automated library with over 12,000 volumes, a makerspace, art and music rooms with a stage, science and technology labs, and a kitchen/cafeteria. Facilities include a playground, a soccer field, and a sports area; an indoor gym is used at a partner facility in winter. The school delivers an English-language American-style international curriculum with mastery learning, and AP courses are offered onsite and online. AP Capstone Diploma is part of the program. Students graduate with Academic Diploma with Honors (240 credits), Academic Diploma (240 credits), or General Diploma (220 credits), earning higher-order mastery for A grades. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and affiliated with the U.S. Department of State's Office of Overseas Schools (AOS).
QSI International School of Yerevan has 180 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
Located in the Vahakni Community along Ashtarak Highway 49/15, Yerevan, Armenia 0088. The campus is in the international Vahakni area with a range of facilities.
Stages
Preschool through Grade 12
Type
Non-profit, independent, day school
Additional learning support
Intensive English (EAL Program) and Learning Support
- The school does not publish specific per-year or per-term tuition amounts in its publicly available admissions materials. The admissions information and school information packet list the fee categories and billing mechanics but do not list current numeric tuition rates for year groups or terms.
What the fee schedule does specify about how tuition is charged (useful detail for billing per term/year)
- Academic year structure: three terms per school year (First Term, Second Term, Third Term). Payments are made on a term-by-term basis unless full-year payment is arranged. - Partial-term charges when a student enters or leaves mid-term: Two weeks or less = 20% of the term fee; More than two weeks up to four weeks = 40% of the term fee; More than four up to six weeks = 60% of the term fee; More than six weeks = 100% of the term fee. Every new enrollee is charged the higher 1st-term fee for the first complete term in school; the capital fund fee follows the same pattern. - Capital fund: the school charges a capital fund fee (amount not published); families with a pre-existing Capital Fund Deposit of USD 4,000 made before 1 July 2004 are exempt. No new capital fund deposits are accepted. - Discounts for timely payment: USD 100 discount for each full-term payment made on or before due dates; an additional USD 200 discount if the full annual payment is completed on or before 1 October. Total possible discount for eligible students is USD 500 (in some timing cases the maximum is USD 400). Discounts are not available for certain preschool classes or scholarship students; discounts are reversed if a student withdraws before year-end and receives a tuition refund.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment timing: fees must be paid on or before published due dates for each term or the full-year option. Failure to pay or arrange payment by due dates can result in a student not being allowed in class and withholding of student evaluations and official records until accounts are current. Flexible timing may be allowed for wire payments to QSI's U.S. bank (a wire can be up to one month late and still qualify for the timely-payment discount); no flexibility is given for cash or check payments. - Payment methods accepted (published): bank transfer (wire) and check. For U.S. dollar checks drawn on banks outside the USA there is a USD 100 charge to cover collection delays and bank charges. No published reference to credit-card payment in the available materials.
Boarding fees (if applicable)
- QSI International School of Yerevan operates as a day school; no boarding programme or boarding fees are published. School hours and daily schedule information indicate day‑school operation.
Other costs and fees
- Transportation: bus/minivan door-to-door service is charged; the school information packet lists a route rate of AMD 3,000 per day (published as the rate in the information packet). This amount is subject to change. - Lunch / food: students are expected to bring a bag lunch; hot lunches are available for advance purchase (costs not published). - Books and supplies: textbooks are loaned; students must provide small consumable supplies (pencils, paper, etc.). Any fees for textbooks, special materials, exams, extracurricular trips, or optional services are not itemised in the publicly available materials. - Uniforms: the available admissions materials mention indoor shoes and sport shoes as required items but do not publish a separate uniform cost or a uniform fee.
Refunds and withdrawal / force majeure
- Registration fee: one-time, non-refundable. - Partial-term charge rules (see percentages above) apply when students enroll or leave mid-term. Discounts given for timely payments will be reversed if a student withdraws before the end of the year and a tuition refund is issued. - Force majeure: if a force majeure event causes withdrawal of a student, fees already paid in full for the school year will not be refunded; unpaid fees remain due. Appeals related to the application of the force‑majeure policy are handled by the school Advisory Board.
Fee payment options and practical notes
- Accepted payment methods listed in the school packet: bank transfer (wire) and check. A USD 100 processing/collection charge applies to USD checks drawn on non‑U.S. banks. Wire payments to QSI's U.S. bank may be allowed some timing flexibility for discounts; cash and check payments do not receive that flexibility. No published mention of accepting credit cards in the available materials.
Note on availability of published tuition amounts (brief)
- The school's public admissions pages and the school information packet include the registration fee, fee policies, discounts, capital fund rules, transportation rate, payment methods, and the partial-term rules, but do not include current numeric tuition rates by year group or per term for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. For families this means the school's materials define the fee categories and billing rules but do not publish the per‑grade tuition figures in the publicly available documents.
Academics
QSI International School of Yerevan teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
American-style, international curriculum with mastery learning. Language of instruction is English. AP courses are offered onsite and online. Preschool through Secondary IV (Pre-K–12) with about 180 students; diplomas offered include Academic Diploma with Honors (240 QSI Unit Credits), Academic Diploma (240 credits), and General Diploma (220 credits). Graduation requires mastery of essential units, with A indicating higher-order mastery and B indicating mastery, and AP courses may be used to support diploma requirements. Fully accredited through the Middle States Association (MSA) and affiliated with the U.S. Department of State Office of Overseas Schools (AOS).
Higher Education Progression
Graduates matriculated to universities in the United States, Asia, and Europe, including Princeton University, Brown University, Columbia University, University of California campuses, Boston University, Fordham University, University of Washington, Leiden University, American University of Amsterdam, and the University of Amsterdam.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has Counseling Services that provide Personal/Social/Emotional Supports, Family and Community Supports, Academic Supports, and Career/University Counseling. A full-time counselor has been employed since 2018-19. Personal/Social/Emotional Supports offer a safe, confidential space; individual support is provided when students request it or are identified as needing help; and conflicts between students and between students and teachers are mediated.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has a special needs policy forming the foundation of a learning support framework for students with mild to moderate learning challenges who may need accommodations to master the curriculum. Regional Learning Support Coordinators and on-site Learning Support Teachers with paraprofessionals support the development and implementation of academic and/or behavioral learning plans for each student.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Intensive English program serves students 6 years old and up whose English skills limit access to mainstream instruction. The program aims to accelerate language development in speaking, listening, reading, and writing so students can succeed in mainstream classes. Classes are small, the program is individualized, pull-out instruction is available, and language support is integrated with subject-area coursework.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through counseling services addressing academic, personal, and social-emotional needs. The counselor provides a safe space, individual support, and assistance with communication and conflict resolution; the program also offers family and transitional supports to help students adapt and thrive.
Safeguarding
The school uses the QSI Child Protection Statement and adheres to the CEESA Safeguarding and Child Protection Statement, prioritizing safeguarding across CEESA schools. Safeguarding policies include ongoing training, safe recruitment practices, and education on safeguarding for students and adults. The QSI Code of Conduct governs behavior, and the Empower Curriculum covers safety skills.
Admissions
Admissions
Applications are accepted year-round and admission is based on space availability. Step 1 - Learn about QSIY: Prospective families should learn about QSIY's mission, philosophy, history, educational program, mastery learning, and accreditation through the site; a virtual campus tour is available. Step 3 - Complete forms and documents: Applicants must submit the required documents: Application Form, Student Health Form, Emergency Form, Media Release Form, Technology Acceptable Use Policy; copies of Passport or Birth Certificate, Vaccination Records, and Previous School Records; for 7–11 year-olds provide last year's records; for 12+ provide all records from age 12. Step 4 - Pay the registration fee: The registration fee is $300 USD (one-time and non-refundable); payment completes part of the admissions process; the process then moves to Step 5, the placement test and interview. Step 5 - Placement test and interview: Applicants take the MAP placement test and have an interview with the Academic Coordinator; the test covers reading, language arts, and mathematics; a writing prompt may be used at the secondary level.
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are awarded to students meeting the requirements. Scholarship applications are accepted and reviewed annually in the spring.
FAQs
What type of school is QSI Yerevan?
QSI International School of Yerevan is a non-profit, English-medium day school offering an American-style curriculum with mastery learning for ages 3 to 18. It is part of Quality Schools International (QSI), a network of 35 schools in 29 countries.
Where is the campus?
Ashtarak Highway 49/15, Vahakni Community, Yerevan 0088, Armenia. The purpose-built campus was constructed in 2011.
What curriculum does the school follow?
An American-style international curriculum with mastery learning. AP courses are offered onsite and online. Diplomas include Academic Diploma with Honors (240 credits), Academic Diploma (240), and General Diploma (220).
What is the student-teacher ratio?
The school has approximately 180 students across Preschool through Grade 12.
What are the IB exam results?
The school offers AP exams rather than IB. The AP Capstone Diploma focuses on critical thinking and research. QSI uses a mastery-based grading system (A for higher-order mastery, B for mastery).
Does the school offer learning support?
Yes, the school has a special needs policy supporting students with mild to moderate learning challenges. Regional Learning Support Coordinators and on-site teachers with paraprofessionals develop academic and behavioural learning plans.
Is there EAL support?
Yes, the Intensive English program serves students 6+ whose English limits mainstream access. Small classes accelerate speaking, listening, reading, and writing to mainstream readiness.
What facilities does the campus have?
20 classrooms, a library with 12,000+ volumes, a makerspace with robotics kits and 3D printer, science and tech labs, art and music rooms with a stage, kitchen/cafeteria, soccer field, and outdoor sports area.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
AP Capstone, National Honor Society, Model United Nations, Student Council, photography, music, visual arts, drama, competitive and non-competitive athletics, and Week Without Walls outdoor education.
What counselling is available?
A full-time counselor since 2018-19 provides academic, personal, social-emotional, and career/university guidance. Individual support, conflict mediation, and family supports are offered.
When was the school founded?
QSI Yerevan opened in 1995 with two staff and five students. It moved to a purpose-built campus in 2011 and earned MSA accreditation in 2000.
What university placements have graduates achieved?
Graduates have been accepted at Princeton, Brown, Columbia, UC Berkeley, University of Washington, Leiden University, Boston University, Fordham University, and many other institutions worldwide.
Are there scholarships?
Yes, a limited number of scholarships are awarded annually. Applications are reviewed in the spring.
What accreditations does the school hold?
Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) since 2000. Part of Quality Schools International, a nonprofit organisation with 35 schools in 29 countries.
