Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek
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QSI is a nonprofit organization operating schools in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Central and South America. The International School of Bishkek benefits from this organized network of schools with nearly three decades of proven performance.
QSIB has over 50 students from more than 25 nationalities. The school is committed to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment. Admission is open to students ages 2 to 18 who learn in English language classrooms and adhere to the Student Code of Conduct.
The Parent Support Group is a group of parents who volunteer their time and efforts to provide activities and events for QSIB students, teachers, and the school community. PSG events have included Popcorn Fridays, Family Movie Nights, Teacher Appreciation Weeks, Earth Day Fun Runs, and Book Exchange during Literacy Evening. The PSG aims to enhance communication among parents and between parents and the school, organize educational and social events, assist classroom educators, enrich the regular classroom curriculum, promote fundraising, and develop events that connect students with the local community. To join or volunteer, email psg@bishkek.qsi.org.
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.