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QSI International School of Chisinau

Moldova, Chisinau

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1996
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages French, Russian, Romanian, German, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

QSI International School of Chisinau, established in 1996 as part of Quality Schools International, provides an English-language international education for students aged 2 to 18. The campus is located at 48/3 Nicolae Costin Street in Chisinau's Buiucani district, on a modern site that was expanded in 2020 and renovated again in 2025. The redesign added a spacious library, a maker space, a full-service cafeteria, and enhanced outdoor facilities including a football pitch and volleyball court. The school follows an American curriculum with Advanced Placement options and uses Mastery Learning to place students at the right level and guide instruction. Exit outcomes center on Success Orientations, Competencies, and Knowledge, with 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, digital literacy, and cultural awareness embedded throughout. Knowledge areas include Mathematics, English/Literature, Cultural Studies, Science, Creative and Applied Arts, Languages Other Than English, and Personal Health and World Environmental Issues. QSI Chisinau is accredited by the Middle States Association and holds U.S. Department of State assisted status; it participates in CEESA.

48/3 Nicolae Costin Street, Chisinau MD 2071, Moldova

The Essentials

QSI International School of Chisinau has instruction in English.

Location
48/3 Nicolae Costin Street, Chisinau, MD 2071, Moldova. The school is located in Chisinau city.

Stages
Preschool through Secondary (Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Secondary).

Pupil Nationality Mix
Over 27 nationalities represented.

Additional learning support
Learning support and Intensive English are offered.

Country affiliation
United States affiliation through U.S. Department of State assisted status and Middle States Association accreditation; CEESA member.

Bus service
Convenient busing options are available for families.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school does not require uniforms. A Dress Code applies: clothing must be respectful, appropriate for school, and shoes must be worn; clothing should not expose undergarments or have inappropriate imagery. Enforcement may involve advising a student to change and could lead to an EMPOWER plan for repeated violations.

Food Options
The cafeteria provides hot lunches served on site; lunch is part of the school program. Outside food orders are not allowed at school, except for special events with prior approval.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by the Board of Directors of Quality Schools International. An Advisory Board, consisting of 4 to 10 members who reside in Chisinau, is appointed jointly by the President of Quality Schools International and the school Director. QSI is a non-profit organization and Quality Schools International operates the school.
Fees
Application fees
- The school does not publish a public application/registration fee amount. Parents receive the exact application fee and payment instructions during the registration process or directly from the admissions office.

Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year)
- The school does not publish a public, grade‑by‑grade tuition schedule (per term or annual) on its admissions materials. Exact tuition amounts for each year group and the per‑term breakdown are provided to families through the school's registration process and formal invoice.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school does not publish a public billing calendar or the detailed payment terms on its admissions pages. Billing schedule, due dates, and any penalties or late‑payment terms are supplied on the invoice or in the registration paperwork that families receive during enrollment.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The school does not operate or advertise a boarding program in its publicly available materials; no boarding fee schedule is published.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, transport, lunches, extracurriculars, capital/registration levies, assessments, learning support, testing, materials, etc.)
- Specific line‑item charges for uniforms, transportation (busing), school lunches, extracurricular activity fees, learning‑support fees, testing/assessment fees, capital or facility levies, and materials fees are not published as numeric amounts on the school's public admissions pages. The school does indicate that hot lunches and busing options are provided, and itemized costs are communicated to families during registration and on invoices.

Refund information
- A public refund policy for application fees, tuition payments, or other charges is not posted on the admissions pages. Refund eligibility and the procedure for refunds are provided in the school's billing documentation and on the invoice provided at registration.

Fee payment options
- The school does not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, local currency payment) on its public admissions pages. Accepted payment methods and payment instructions are provided to families during registration and on the official invoice. The school uses an OpenApply registration system for enrollment where fee and payment details are shared during the registration process.

How families receive the full fee schedule
- Families are provided with the complete fee schedule, billing calendar, payment instructions, and refund terms as part of the registration/invoice process and through the school's admissions contacts and registration portal. The admissions contact email listed for direct inquiries is chisinau@qsi.org and the Administrative Assistant contact shown is irina-stanchevici@chisinau.qsi.org; the school uses the OpenApply registration system for enrollment.

Summary of what was checked and why exact amounts are not listed here
- The school's publicly available admissions materials and registration portal do not publish numeric application fees, tuition figures by year group, term-by-term breakdowns, billing dates, payment methods, refund rules, or any boarding fees. Because exact numeric fee amounts and the formal fee schedule are provided to families during registration or on formal invoices, those numeric figures are not included here. Parents should request the school's official fee schedule directly via the admissions contacts or the school's enrollment portal to receive the complete, current figures and payment instructions.
Academics

QSI International School of Chisinau teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Preschool through Secondary School programs focus on developing 21st Century Learning skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, collaboration, cultural awareness, and digital literacy. Exit Outcomes form the basis of the curriculum in three categories: Success Orientations, Competencies, and Knowledge. QSI uses Mastery Learning to ensure students master the learning outcomes, with time treated as a resource and placement assessments used to place students at the right level; assessment for learning guides instruction and supports differentiated paths to mastery. The seven knowledge areas are Mathematics, English / Literature, Cultural Studies, Science, Creative and Applied Arts, Languages Other Than English, and Personal Health and World Environmental Issues. Learning is hands-on and inquiry-driven, with a focus on developing 21st century skills throughout the curriculum.

Student Teacher Ratio
Preschool has a low teacher-to-student ratio. Middle School uses small classes in a homeroom format. Secondary is delivered in an intimate class environment.

Higher Education Progression
The secondary program is designed to equip students for admission to colleges and universities across the United States, Europe, Asia, and worldwide. AP courses are offered and SAT preparation is provided, with the school counselor helping students plan college paths and meet admission requirements.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school integrates its seven Success Orientations (Trustworthiness, responsibility, aesthetic appreciation, concern for others, kindness and politeness, independent endeavor, and group interaction) into all school programming to support social and emotional development. The EMPOWER curriculum also includes child protection, social-emotional well-being, and character education.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning Support and Intensive English services are available to assist students with diverse needs and language development.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Intensive English supports students whose English language skills are not yet sufficient for mainstream classes; English is the language of instruction in all programs (English-medium school).

Mental Wellbeing
The school emphasizes social-emotional well-being within its EMPOWER framework and supports student well-being through its counseling and safeguarding provisions.

Safeguarding
The school prioritizes safeguarding and protection as part of its programs, with a dedicated safeguarding framework and child protection measures throughout the school.
Parent Experience

History
QSI International School of Chisinau was established in 1996 as part of Quality Schools International (QSI), a non-profit organization providing English-language international education. The school served children of diplomats, international business professionals, and other expatriate families living in Moldova, and has since welcomed local Moldovan families seeking an international education. Originally located in a small facility, the school moved to a larger home in the Telecentru district in 2002 and relocated to its current campus in August 2010. A new wing opened in fall 2020, adding a spacious library, a full-service cafeteria, new classrooms, a maker space, and flexible student study areas. A major renovation in the summer of 2025 upgraded the gym, restrooms, locker rooms, and HVAC, and transformed outdoor spaces with a football pitch, volleyball court, and new playground structures, while the cafeteria was redesigned.

Community
QSI Chisinau is a member of CEESA and participates in the QSI Academic and Athletics programs, providing students with opportunities to engage in regional competitions and activities. Athletics and activities allow students to compete against local and international schools and clubs in Moldova. The Parent Support Group (PSG) coordinates educational and social events and fundraising to enrich student life. Recent PSG events include Back-to-School Wine and Cheese, Fall Festival, International Day, and Teacher and Staff Appreciation.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
QSI Chisinau has an active Parent Support Group (PSG) that collaborates closely with school administration. The PSG's objectives include strengthening communication among parents and between parents and the school, organizing educational and social events for students and the wider school community, promoting fundraising initiatives to provide items or services that may not be easily obtained through the school budget, and developing events that deepen understanding of the local community and host country. Last year, the PSG supported events such as Back-to-School Wine and Cheese, Fall Festival, International Day, and Teacher and Staff Appreciation. All parents are encouraged to get involved; email yaisa-banek@chisinau.qsi.org.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school occupies a modern campus in the Buiucani section of Chisinau. The facilities include 19 classrooms, a music room/studio, an art room, a library, a science laboratory, a gymnasium, offices, a cafeteria, and a makerspace room. Outdoor space includes a preschool playground, a large playground for elementary and older students, a large pitch for football and volleyball, outdoor basketball hoops, outdoor ping-pong tables, and 4-Square courts. Newly renovated spaces include upgrades to the gymnasium with new restrooms, new changing rooms, and a weight room; an enhanced outdoor area with a full pitch for football and volleyball; replacement of six playground structures; and a remodeled cafeteria with a modern cafe-style atmosphere.

Sports Facilities
Indoor sports are supported by a gymnasium. Outdoor facilities include a large football pitch and a volleyball court, outdoor basketball hoops, outdoor ping-pong tables, and 4-Square courts. These spaces support physical education and athletics.

Academic Facilities
The school has 19 classrooms, a music room/studio, an art room, a library, a science laboratory, a gymnasium, offices, a cafeteria, and a makerspace room. These spaces support learning across sciences, arts, and technology. The makerspace enables hands-on projects and creative work. The library supports research and independent study.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Student Life section includes Athletics, CEESA and ESA participation, ASA (After School Activities), Spelling Bee 2026, QSI MS Mathematics Bowl, Summer Camp 2026, and a Parent Support Group (PSG). These activities provide opportunities for competition and community involvement.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Athletics and Activities Program has three connected areas: the Athletics Program with the Eagles teams; the Co Curricular Program; and the Physical Education curriculum. The Co Curricular Program enriches and extends classroom learning. Elementary students participate Monday through Friday in activities including basketball, soccer, tennis, table tennis, dance, music, art, technology clubs, and homework support. Middle School and Secondary students participate in athletics and activities throughout the year, with travel for competitions or events in country and abroad when available, including STUCO, Yearbook, Drama, Programming, Music, Art, Knowledge Bowl, Math Team, and Chess.

Arts & Creative
Drama, Music, and Art are offered through the After-School Activities program. CEESA music events provide regional performance opportunities for students, including CEESA MS Choir and CEESA MS Band and Strings. Spelling Bee is an additional language-based activity that is part of student life.

Cultural & Language
CEESA membership expands opportunities for cultural learning through regional events. These CEESA events promote intercultural learning and collaboration among students from diverse nationalities. Spelling Bee participation also supports language development.

Social & Hobbies
ASAs include STUCO (Student Council), Yearbook, Drama, Programming, Music, Art, Knowledge Bowl, Math Team, and Chess. The athletics and activities program offers team sports such as Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Cross Country, and Badminton. Elementary students participate in activities Monday through Friday, while Middle School and Secondary students have year-round opportunities. These programs foster collaboration, creativity, and leadership.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership opportunities are provided through STUCO and Yearbook. CEESA and QSI events promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and intercultural leadership. Participation in competitions and performances provides ambassadors for QSI Chisinau.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Athletics Program with the Eagles teams supports physical fitness and teamwork. Elementary activities run Monday through Friday and include a mix of sports, dance, and arts, focusing on participation and skill-building. Middle School and Secondary students travel to competitions when available, promoting healthy habits and active engagement.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English. An Intensive English program supports students who enter without sufficient English to succeed in mainstream classrooms; students are assessed and placed into IE if needed. IE is supported during Languages Other Than English periods, and students exit IE when they demonstrate readiness for mainstream literacy English. In the Secondary program, Languages Other Than English include French I/II/III, Russian I/II/III, AP French, and AP Spanish.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
The Middle States Association accredits the school, and the accreditation has been in place since 2000. The school is a U.S. Department of State assisted school. The school is a member of the Central Eastern European Schools Association (CEESA), with opportunities for CEESA events in academics, culture, and athletics.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Contact the school office to arrange a campus tour and discuss enrollment. Admissions materials are available at chisinau@qsi.org. A campus tour and enrollment discussion initiate the admissions process. The school uses Open Apply to register and enroll prospective students. 2. Admission requires multiple assessments and submission of previous school records for grade level placement. The assessments determine the appropriate placement within the program. Previous school records must be provided to support the placement. 3. All students must provide appropriate medical records. Medical records are required for enrollment. Submitting medical records is part of the admissions process. 4. Open Apply is used to register and enroll prospective students. For registration questions contact the Administrative Assistant, Ms. Irina, at irina-stanchevici@chisinau.qsi.org. Additional questions about registration or enrollment can be directed to Ms. Irina.
School Events
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