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Mr. Arthur W. Hudson, Director 2000-2001 The QSI International School of Yerevan is an independent, coeducational day school which offers an educational program from ages 3 to 18 for students of all nationalities. The School was founded in 1995. The school year comprises 3 trimesters extending from August 31 to December 19, January 8 to March 23, and from April 2 to June 8. 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 Armenia and are appointed by the president of Quality Schools International and the director of the QSI International School of Yerevan, assists the School in its operation. 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. Faculty: There are 5 full-time and 1 part-time faculty members in the 2000-2001 school year, 4 of whom are U.S. citizens and 2 are third-country nationals. In addition, the School has part-time teachers for physical education, Russian, French, art, and music. Karate, ballet, soccer and other activities are offered as after-school activities. Enrollment: Enrollment at the opening of the 2000-2001 school year was 45. Six students are enrolled in secondary school correspondence courses through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Of the total, 23 were U.S. citizens and 22 were third-country nationals. Of the U.S. enrollment, 9 were dependents of U.S. government direct-hire or contract employees, and 14 were dependents of private U.S. citizens. Facilities: The School moved to a new location during August 1999. It is located above a furniture factory. There are, at present, 4 large, bright classrooms. There is a library, a computer lab, offices, a music room, a French and Russian room, a multipurpose room, and 4 bathrooms. There is a large playground which is being developed. The School is surrounded by a wall, and there is a 24-hour watchman. There is room for growth in the present facilities. Finances: In the 2000-2001 school year, the School's income derives from regular day school tuition. Annual tuition rates are as follows: PS (3-4 years old): $5,500; Kdg.: $8,500; and ages 6-14: $11,000. The School also an annual capital fund fee of $1,600 per year or a capital fund deposit of $4,000 for ages 5-14. The school also charges a $100 registration fee. These fees are payable in U.S. dollars. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.) This Fact Sheet is intended to provide general information. The Office of Overseas Schools (A/OPR/OS) may have more detailed information. Prospective users of the schools may wish to inquire further of A/OPR/OS or contact the school directly for more specific and up-to-the-minute information regarding curriculum, special programs and the like. |