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QSI International School of Sarajevo 

Web: www.qsi.org

2008-2009

The QSI International School of Sarajevo was opened in September 1997 andis an independent, nonprofit coeducational day school which offers an educational program from preschool (3 and 4-year-old class) through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The School was founded in 1997. The school year comprises 3 terms, extending from August to December, from January to March, and from April to June.

Organization: The School is governed by the Board of Directors of Quality Schools International, the membership of which is formed as set forth in the Bylaws of Quality Schools International. An Advisory Board, composed of 4 to 6 members who reside in Sarajevo, assists the School in its operation. The School operates with the approval of the government of the Federation of Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Curriculum: The School offers an outcome-based educational program with a curriculum similar to that of U.S. public and private schools. Instruction, leading to individual mastery, takes advantage of small class sizes and the diverse educational backgrounds of the students. Instruction is in English. Bosnian, German, and French are taught as of foreign languages. Music, art, physical education, and computer are also part of the required curriculum. In addition, AP courses are being offered in a variety of subject areas. Approximately 99% of seniors plan to attend a 4-year university. QSIS is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Faculty: In the 2008-2009 school year, there are 30 full-time and 3 part-time faculty members, a director and a director of instruction, including 15 U.S. citizens, 11 host-country nationals and 9 third-country nationals.

Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment was 150 (PS-grade12). QSIS represents 37 different nationalities. 44 students were U.S. citizens.

Facilities: The School rents a fully renovated Bosnian School, 7 kilometers west of the main city center in Sarajevo. There are 19 classrooms, an office suite, a computer lab, a science lab, a leveled book room, a spacious multi purpose room, sports fields and a playground. Physical education classes are held on the outside basketball court, football field, and multi-purpose room..

Finances: In the 2008-2009 school year, the school’s income derives from tuition and fees. Annual tuition rates are as follows: PK: $7,600; and Kdg-grade-12: $14,300. The School also charges an annual capital fund fee of $1,600 per student in grades K-12 only and a registration fee of $100. These fees are payable in U.S. dollars. (All above fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)