QSI International School of Brindisi

The preschool uses Frog Street, a comprehensive curriculum aligned to Head Start outcomes and NAECY standards, to develop the whole child including social-emotional development. The program emphasizes social and emotional development throughout daily learning, and includes components such as Greeting Circle, Moving and Learning, Literacy/Math/Science, Learning Centers, Content Connection, Closing Circle, and Family Connection to foster social-emotional awareness and connectedness. Lessons are differentiated to meet each child's developmental needs and to nurture social interactions. The preschool program prepares children for the first year of formal instruction in the 5-year-old class. Overall, the approach supports collaboration, emotional self-awareness, and a positive social climate as an integral part of learning.

QSI Brindisi admits students with limited learning needs, challenges, or disabilities when it can be supported at the school. For students with moderate to severe disabilities, the school reviews evaluations, reports, IEPs, or school referrals to determine whether a program can be provided to meet the student's academic needs.

The school is an English-medium, North American international school. It accepts students with no prior English from preschool through the middle grades, and language proficiency is assessed; older students with little or no English may require additional years to graduate.

Social-emotional development is a primary focus of the preschool program. Daily routines and activities, including Greeting Circle, Learning Centers, and Family Connection, cultivate emotional awareness, social skills, and a sense of belonging, supporting mental wellbeing.