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Tajikistan, Dushanbe
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EMPOWER is a curriculum that integrates Success Orientations (SO), social-emotional learning (SEL), and child protection. The program aligns with CASEL and ISCA standards and is taught weekly as part of the school year. It weaves SEL concepts with personal development to build self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. The curriculum is taught alongside counseling services and family engagement to support the whole child. This structure aims to give students a well-rounded set of social-emotional competencies for school and life.
QSI Dushanbe accepts students with limited learning needs. For moderate to severe disabilities, the school reviews additional information such as evaluations, reports, IEPs, or referrals to determine whether an appropriate program can be provided. Placement decisions consider age and MAP results, and the director makes final placement decisions for secondary students to ensure English proficiency requirements are met. The school reserves the right to enrollment decisions if a student's needs cannot be addressed.
The Intensive English (IE) program bridges English proficiency gaps for students aged 6 to 13 with accelerated, individualized instruction in smaller classes. It focuses on speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and uses a Structured Literacy curriculum introduced in 2024. The program aims to empower students to succeed in mainstream classes and includes dedicated IE support. MAP entrance testing is conducted in English as part of the admissions process.
Counseling provides personal, social, and emotional support, along with academic guidance and university/career counseling. It offers a safe, confidential space for students to discuss concerns and helps families with transitions through individual check-ins and group supports. EMPOWER also contributes to mental wellbeing by integrating social-emotional learning and child protection concepts through a year-long program. Together, counseling and EMPOWER support the holistic development and wellbeing of students.
QSI Dushanbe follows the QSI Safeguarding and Child Protection Statement, committing to provide a safe environment and to protect children's well-being in collaboration with the broader Dushanbe community. The school adheres to CEESA safeguarding commitments, with regular training, safe recruitment practices, and ongoing education for students and adults on safeguarding. Protecting children is a priority across all QSI schools. ThinkUKnow parent help sheets are provided as resources.
QSI International School of Dushanbe offers an American international education for students aged 3 to 18. The program uses a mastery-based curriculum guided by Exit Outcomes across three domains—Success Orientations, Competencies, and Knowledge—with units designed for mastery and grades awarded as A, B, or P. Placement assessments in mathematics, reading, and writing determine placement, and Intensive English provides small teacher-student ratios to support language learners. AP courses are available for Secondary II–IV, supported by MAP Testing to monitor growth. The campus moved in 2022 to a two-building, four-story facility with 30 classrooms plus dedicated spaces for Art, Music, science labs, a theater, a gym, and a cafeteria for over 100, serving about 350 students and enabling future enrollment growth. The school emphasizes creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication. Extracurriculars include drama and a thriving Student Council, National English Honors Society, and athletic programs such as cross country, soccer, and volleyball.
