QSI International School of Minsk

Belarus, Minsk

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees BYN 9,000 - 23,000

Ages 2 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 1993

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)

Taught languages Armenian, Spanish, Russian, French

Strengths Academic Enrichment, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Leadership and Professional, Arts and Creative, Community and Service

Stages Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Secondary School

Introduction

QSI International School of Minsk is an independent, coeducational day school in Minsk, Belarus serving ages 2 to 18. The campus comprises three two-story buildings with an auditorium and stage, a music room, art room, science and computer labs, a library, a cafeteria, and multiple classrooms, plus a fenced outdoor courtyard and a park for football beyond the campus. Since 1993, it has offered a program taught mostly in English (Russian language classes), welcoming families from 35 countries. The school follows a bespoke curriculum with mastery learning and project-based units, and offers Advanced Placement as an option, including AP Capstone Diploma. The seven exit outcomes structure the program, covering Mathematics, English/Literature, Cultural Studies, Science, Creative and Applied Arts, Languages Other Than English, and Personal Health and World Environmental Issues. A year-long research project concludes in final year. Upper-level languages include French I–IV and Russian I–IV. Graduates study at universities worldwide, globally.

minsk.qsi.org

vulica Suvorava 18/2, Minsk 220049, Belarus

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The Essentials

Location

The school is located in Minsk, Belarus at vulica Suvorava 18/2, Minsk 220049. It serves students from 2 years old through secondary school. All classes are taught in English except for Russian Language classes. It is independent and coeducational, with a student body representing more than 25 international cultures and faculty from America and Belarus.

Stages

Preschool; Elementary; Middle School; Secondary; Advanced Placement Program.

Type

Independent, coeducational school.

Pupil Nationality Mix

More than 25 international cultures represented in the student body.

Additional learning support

Counseling; Intensive English; Learning Support.

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Fees

Application fees

- One-time, non-refundable registration/application fee: USD 300.

Tuition fees by year group

- Preschool (PK): USD 9,000 per year.
- Grades K–12: USD 23,000 per year.

(Note: a detailed per-term breakdown for QSI International School of Minsk was not published publicly in the school's admissions materials; the figures above are the most recently available published amounts. )

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No publicly posted 2026/27 (or 2025/26) billing schedule was found for QSI International School of Minsk; families should expect invoicing and payment deadlines to be set by the school each academic year.
- Across QSI schools, tuition is commonly invoiced across three academic terms with specific due dates (examples show first-term, mid-year and end-of-year due dates in late August/early September, mid-December and March/April); the exact term dates and any early-payment discounts or late-payment fees are determined by each campus.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- QSI International School of Minsk operates as a day school (no boarding programme published); therefore no boarding fee schedule is listed.

Other costs and fees

- Capital Fund Fee (for age groups 5 years and above): USD 1,600 per year.
- Books and Chromebook (for students age 12 and above): loaned free of charge according to the most recent published campus information.
- Additional charges that commonly apply at QSI schools (and may apply at this campus) include: school-provided lunch/cafeteria charges, transportation/bus fees, learning-resource or consumable fees, charges for extracurricular activities, and standardized testing or external-exam fees. Specific amounts for these items for Minsk were not published.

Refund information

- The one-time registration/application fee is non-refundable.
- No campus-published, itemized refund policy for the 2026/27 academic year was publicly available. Other QSI campuses publish specific rules for non-refundable enrollment deposits, prorated tuition for mid-term arrivals, and conditions for refunds in exceptional circumstances; those policies vary by campus and year.

Fee payment options

- Fees for this campus have been published in U.S. dollars.
- The school's admissions/finance office issues invoices and provides the required payment instructions for each family. Many QSI campuses accept international bank transfers to the school's account; acceptance of credit-card payments or local-currency payments varies by campus and is specified on invoices. No campus-published, line-by-line statement of accepted payment instruments for Minsk (e.g., credit card, specific bank account details) was publicly available.

Important note

- A current public fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year (and for 2025/26) for QSI International School of Minsk was not found in the school's publicly accessible admissions materials; the numeric figures provided above are the most recent published amounts located in public fact sheets and information packets.

Academics

Curriculum

QSI Minsk serves students from age 2 through secondary education in an international setting. The secondary program emphasizes mastery learning with an individualized, project-based approach. The curriculum covers Mathematics; Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry); World Cultural Studies; History; Economics; Literature; Writing; Art; Music; Physical Education; Foreign Language; and Technology. A year-long research project is required in the final year, and students may attain the AP Capstone Diploma. Languages offered at upper levels include French I–IV and Russian I–IV. Graduates have gone on to Brown University (US); Cambridge University (UK); Concordia University (Canada); Fordham University (US); George Washington University (US); Georgia Institute of Technology (US); McGill University (Canada); New York University (US); Pepperdine University (US); Rochester Institute of Technology (US); Art Institute of Chicago (US); University of Amsterdam (Netherlands); University of California, Berkeley (US); University of Southern California (US); and many more.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates have gone on to Brown University, Cambridge University, Concordia University, Fordham University, George Washington University, Georgia Institute of Technology, McGill University, New York University, Pepperdine University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Art Institute of Chicago, University of Amsterdam, University of California, Berkeley, University of Southern California, and many more.

Gifted and Talented

AP Capstone Diploma is offered for high-achieving students, and AP courses are available onsite and online via QSI Virtual School. AP courses include AP European History, AP Psychology, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP French Language, AP Spanish Language, AP Drawing, AP Art History, and AP Music Theory.

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Admissions

1) Admission requires submission of The Student Application Form, which takes about 20 minutes to complete. The form is part of the admission procedures. This is the first step in the admission process. 2) A copy of passport or birth certificate is required, along with previous school records or transcripts. A letter of recommendation from the previous school is required if applicable. Email all documents to minsk@qsi.org and contact the school office for current school fee information. 3) Following official admission procedures, a placement examination is given to determine the appropriate level of instruction. The test involves reading, writing, and mathematics. Normally, placement is by age with November 1 being the cut off for a particular age group, but placement also takes into consideration student ability and achievement. QSIM is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools (MSA).

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FAQs

Where is QSI International School of Minsk located, and what age range does it serve?

QSI Minsk is located in Minsk, Belarus at vulica Suvorava 18/2, 220049. The school serves students from age 2 through secondary education (ages 2–18). The campus supports an international community with English-language instruction and daily Russian language classes.

What type of school is QSI Minsk in terms of curriculum and language of instruction?

It is an independent, coeducational school; all classes are taught in English except for daily Russian language classes. The school has served the international community since 1993.

What does the secondary curriculum look like, and can students pursue AP studies?

The secondary program emphasizes mastery learning with an individualized, project-based approach. It covers core subjects such as Mathematics, Science, World Cultural Studies, History, Economics, Literature, Writing, Art, Music, PE, Foreign Language, and Technology, and students may pursue the AP Capstone Diploma.

What are the tuition costs and the application fee?

Preschool tuition is USD 9,000 per year, and Grades K–12 tuition is USD 23,000 per year. There is a one-time non-refundable application/registration fee of USD 300.

What other costs should families expect besides tuition?

There is a Capital Fund Fee of USD 1,600 per year for students aged 5 and above; books and Chromebooks for students aged 12 and up are loaned free of charge. Other costs may include lunch, transportation, learning-resource fees, extracurricular activities, and testing fees.

How does the admissions process work, and what documents are required?

You submit The Student Application Form (about 20 minutes) along with a passport or birth certificate, and previous school records or transcripts; a letter of recommendation may be required. A placement examination tests reading, writing, and mathematics to determine the appropriate level, with placement normally by age and an November 1 cutoff.

Is QSI Minsk a boarding school?

QSI Minsk operates as a day school with no published boarding programme. Families should plan for daily attendance and transportation accordingly.

What AP options are available at Minsk?

AP Capstone Diploma is available, and a range of AP courses can be taken onsite or online via the QSI Virtual School. Courses include AP European History, AP Psychology, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP French Language, AP Spanish Language, AP Drawing, AP Art History, and AP Music Theory.

Which languages are taught, and how is language learning structured?

English is the language of instruction for all subjects; daily Russian language classes are offered; upper-level languages include French I–IV and Russian I–IV. Intensive English is available to support English-language learners, with smaller classes to target individual needs.

What facilities does the Minsk campus offer?

The Minsk campus comprises three two-story buildings with an auditorium and stage, a music room, an indoor activity/PE room, a large art room, a science lab, a computer lab, a library, and a cafeteria. There is a fenced outdoor courtyard with climbing equipment, a basketball hoop, and swings, plus a park behind the school for football. A second facility opened in fall 2020 to house the middle school and secondary programs.

Beyond academics, what opportunities exist for students?

There are student-led organizations such as Student Council and the National Honor Society, as well as athletics and service-learning projects. The school provides career guidance and SAT preparation through Student Services. Art programs include Art I–IV, Dramatic Arts I-II, Photography, and AP Studio Art.

How does the school support wellbeing and safeguarding?

The school runs a comprehensive social-emotional learning program for all students, with counseling support. Intensive English and Learning Support are available to address individual needs, with accommodations and curriculum modifications as needed. Child-protection education is taught to students of all ages.

Who governs the school, and how are parents involved?

The school is governed by the Quality Schools International Board of Directors, with an Advisory Board of six Minsk residents providing local guidance. The community includes families from many countries, and parents can participate through the Advisory Board and activity programs.

How diverse is the school community and how long has it been operating in Minsk?

The student body represents more than 25 international cultures and more than 33 nationalities. The school opened in 1993 and serves Belarus's international community, working with embassies and families from over 35 countries.

Is QSI Minsk accredited?

Yes. QSI Minsk is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools (MSA), which supports international recognition of its academic program.

What language support exists for students who need extra help with English?

Intensive English is designed to accelerate development in speaking, listening, reading, and writing for students not yet at age-appropriate English levels, with smaller classes to address individual needs.

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