QSI International School of Tbilisi
Web: www.qsi.org
2008-2009
The QSI International School of Tbilisi is an independent, coeducational day school, which offers an educational program for students of all nationalities, beginning at age 3. The School was founded in 1995. The School year comprises 3 trimesters extending from August 28 to December 19, from January 12 to March 27, and from March 30 to June 19.
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 6 to 10 members who reside in Tbilisi. The Advisory Board is appointed jointly by the President of Quality Schools International and the school director.
Curriculum: The School offers an outcomes-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. Russian, French, and Georgian are taught as foreign languages. Advanced Placement courses are offered in biology, calculus, world history, American history, and literature. The School also offers choral music, band, and drama. An after-school activities program for ages 5 through high school includes team sports, ballet, gymnastics, karate, chess, crafts, various clubs, and fine arts. The School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Faculty: In the 2008-2009 school year, there are 21 full-time and 18 part-time faculty members, including 13 U.S. citizens, and 20 host-country nationals and 6 third-country nationals. The student/teacher ration is 8:1, which allows for individual assistance in all areas.
Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment was 157 (age 3 years-high school). Of the total, 47 were U.S. citizens; 28 were host-country nationals; and 82 were third-country nationals. Of the U.S. enrollment, 30 were dependents of U.S. government direct-hire or contract employees.
Facilities: The School is located in a brand new $5 million purpose built facility located near the U.S. Embassy. The new school provides an educational facility that meets any international standards. The School has a full-size indoor gymnasium, full-size stage areas for drama performances, a fully equipped chemistry and biology laboratory, a soccer field, track, and baseball diamond, a computer lab with 20 computers, wireless Internet and laptops, and a separate playground area for elementary students.
Finances: In the 2008-2009 school year, the School’s income derives from annual day school tuition. Annual tuition rates are as follows: 3-4 year olds: $4,500; daycare is offered for an additional $1,000 annually for those students who are enrolled in the 3-4 year old programs; and Kdg–grade 12: $15,500. The School also charges an annual capital fund fee of $3,200. There is a $100 non-refundable registration fee for new students. These fees are payable in U.S. dollars. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)
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