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1. Eligibility and language: The school admits students ages 3 to 18 who study in English-language classrooms and adhere to the Student Code of Conduct. Pre-school, elementary, and middle school students do not need English proficiency; an Intensive English program is offered free of charge. Secondary students must be proficient enough to access the secondary curriculum. 2. Campus Visit and process: Prospective families can schedule a virtual or in-person campus visit. The administration welcomes questions and aims to make enrollment as smooth as possible. The admissions process includes placement and a Frequently Asked Questions section. 3. Placement and class structure: Preschool and Elementary serve ages 3 through 11, with small class sizes (10–18 in Preschool; 12–20 in Elementary) and two educators per class. Music, Art, Languages Other Than English, Intensive English, Technology, and Physical Education are taught by specialists. Literacy and mathematics are scheduled together for each age level, with movement between levels as needed. 4. Diploma tracks, AP, and accreditation: Secondary consists of three diploma tracks: General Diploma, Academic Diploma, and Academic Diploma with Honors. The school offers AP courses, including the AP Capstone Diploma. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association since 2015. 5. Admissions timelines, support, and logistics: Applications are accepted throughout the year, though space is limited at the start of the school year. The registrar processes applications and informs families of acceptance within a few days when space is available. Learning support is available through a Learning Support Coordinator who collaborates with staff to implement plans.
The school offers a limited number of scholarships each school year for qualifying students selected on merit by the Advisory Board. Information about scholarships is advertised in February and concludes in the Spring.
QSI International School of Malta offers a bespoke curriculum for learners aged 2 to 18, spanning preschool through secondary programs. The school employs a mastery-learning model in which students earn credit only after demonstrating mastery; time is a resource. Exit outcomes are organized into Knowledge, Competencies, and Success Orientations. Knowledge covers Mathematics, English/Literature, Cultural Studies, Science, Creative and Applied Arts, Languages Other Than English, and Personal Health and World Environmental Issues. Competencies include Numeracy and Mathematical Skills, Verbal and Written Communication, Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision-Making and Judgment, Commercial Skills, Psychomotor Skills, and Fine Arts Skills. Success Orientations emphasize Responsibility, Trustworthiness, Group Interaction, Aesthetic Appreciation, Kindness, Independent Endeavor, and Concern for Others. The AP Program offers onsite and online courses, including AP European History, Biology, Calculus, and Psychology, plus AP Capstone. Facilities include indoor classrooms, a 6,000-volume library, a Makerspace, gym and sports fields, and a Green Flag sustainability focus.
