Almaty International School
Web: www.qsi.org
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2008-2009
The Almaty International School is an independent, coeducational day school which offers an educational program from prekindergarten through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The School was founded in 1993. The school year is comprised of 3 terms extending from late August until mid-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 6 members who reside in Almaty, assists the School in its operation. The School operates with the approval of the Kazakhstan government.
Curriculum: The School offers a mastery-learning 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.
Faculty: In the 2008-2009 school year there are 45 full-time teachers, 4 part-time teachers, and 26 teaching assistants.
Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year enrollment was 472.
Facilities: The rapid expansion of the student population has been foreseen and the early childhood services (3 and 4 year olds) are currently housed on a separate campus adjacent to the current facility. The main campus, built in 2003 has been expanded with the construction of a 12 room facility attached to the main building with a suspended, enclosed walkway. Playground areas are available, as are track, a soccer field, a cafeteria, a courtyard, and four tennis courts.
Finances: In the 2008-2009 school year, approximately 90% of the School’s income derives from tuition. Annual tuition rates are as follows: PK: $7,000 (until 12:30) and $8,500 (until 15:40); grades K-12: $15,300. Because of the new school construction, the capital levy fee has been increased. The annual capital levy fee is $3,200 per student or a one-time refundable capital deposit of $8,000. These fees are payable in U.S. dollars. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)
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