QSI International School of Astana

The school focuses on the development of 21st‑century learning skills such as critical thinking and problem solving, leadership and collaboration, cultural awareness, and digital literacy. Competitive academic clubs such as Model United Nations, Math Counts, and Scholars Cup give students the chance to compete against teams from other schools. The elementary after-school activities (ASA) program allows students ages 5–10 to interact and learn new skills after the final bell, with activities led by teachers, staff, parents, and certified instructors from the community. Middle school and secondary students are given the impetus to create theme clubs that meet regularly, many with a community outreach element.

Fine arts are offered in music, drama, and visual art. Students aged 5–10 have both music and visual art each week. Middle school students aged 11–13 can choose a fine‑art elective from drama, choir, instrumental music, or visual art. Secondary students can choose visual art, including AP Art, or instrumental music; QSIA exhibits student work and hosts performances throughout the year.

The Intensive English program is designed for students whose English proficiency is below the level required for mainstream literacy. The goal is to create a learning environment in which students can acquire English language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing to enable success in their age‑appropriate mainstream classes. Intensive English classes are smaller than mainstream classes to allow teachers to effectively target individual needs. A student is placed at an appropriate level within the program based on assessments such as the IPT, MAP and F&P Benchmark Assessment, with the aim of transitioning to the mainstream classroom as quickly as possible.

The elementary ASA program provides after‑school activities for students aged 5–10. The activities are led by teachers and staff, with parents as well as certified instructors and coaches from the community. Middle school and secondary students create theme clubs that meet regularly, with many including a community outreach element. Competitive academic clubs such as Model United Nations, Math Counts, and Scholars Cup offer opportunities to engage with other schools; Chorus and Band fill the halls with music.

ASA activities are led by teachers and staff, with parents and certified instructors from the community. Middle school and secondary theme clubs meet regularly and often include a community outreach element. Many theme clubs have an important community outreach element. Competitive academic clubs connect students with broader communities through competitions.

The school focuses on leadership and collaboration as part of its 21st‑century learning. 'Success Orientations' take the whole child into account, and Student Centered Learning prioritizes placing students where they can learn best. A Caring Environment shows that teachers are qualified and care deeply about education and about their students.

The school promotes growth through sports with after‑school athletic programs and impressive facilities. Outdoors, a 400‑meter track surrounds a high‑school regulation‑sized soccer field; indoors, a gym provides two courts for basketball and volleyball and is used for futsal, badminton, and tennis. QSI Astana is a member of the COASH local league and the CAFA regional federation for athletics, activities, and arts.