Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek
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Clothing must be clean, neat, and modest: no exposed midriff or spaghetti straps; tank tops may be worn outside but inside the school building they must be covered by a sleeved shirt. Short skirts or shorts are not allowed, and jeans or trousers must not have holes in inappropriate places; prints must not convey profanity or references to drugs, alcohol, or tobacco, and clothing should not disrupt learning or offend others. If any rule is violated, the student must change or cover the clothing; a note will be filed in the student's records, and the student must call their parents to explain the violation.
QSI International School of Bishkek is a nonprofit organization. It is founded by Quality Schools International Ljubljana (Slovenia), which runs 35 schools worldwide and provides a common curriculum and teaching materials.
QSI International School of Bishkek is an English-medium school in Kyrgyzstan serving ages 2–18. The program follows North American standards and uses Mastery Learning and Performance-Based Education. Preschool uses Frog Street and develops language, literacy, mathematics, social studies/health, motor skills, arts, social-emotional development, and independence. Elementary (ages 5–11) provides mathematics, literacy, science, cultural studies, art, music, technology, and physical education, with Russian, French, or Kyrgyz as foreign languages and Intensive English for speakers. Middle School covers math, reading, writing, science, cultural studies, art, music, technology, and PE; foreign languages include Russian, French, or Kyrgyz, with Intensive English. Secondary emphasizes mathematics, biology/physics/chemistry, world cultural studies, history, economics, literature and writing, art, music, PE, foreign language and technology; students complete a year-long research project. AP courses including AP Capstone are part of the curriculum. The QSI network supports Bishkek. Facilities include a rebuilt main building (2020) and arts, gym, and sports spaces.