QSI International School of Astana
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51°08′45.5″N 71°23′16.4″E / 51.145972°N 71.387889°E
| QSI International School of Astana | |
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 QSI Astana from the front entrance (Sept. 2013) | |
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15 Bayan-Sulu Street, Komsomolsky Village , 010000 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private; Non-Profit |
| Established | 2005 |
| School district | Quality Schools International |
| Director | Joshua Garrett |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Enrollment | 350 |
| Colors | red, white and grey |
| Mascot | Astana Wolves |
| Website | astana |
QSI International School of Astana is a branch of Quality Schools International located in Astana, Kazakhstan. QSI Astana was founded in 2005 as a non-profit, private institution. QSI International School of Astana has an English language of instruction; it offers a curriculum taught entirely in English from elementary school to secondary school. In 2013 a new facility completed construction. The facility contains 32 classrooms, 3 computer labs, an auditorium, gymnasium, cafeteria, library, outdoor soccer field ( with an Olympic running track) and basketball court, and several playgrounds.[1] Classes range from Preschool to High School level.[2]
QSI Astana is based on the American Education system. All subjects (excluding second-language classes) are taught in English.[1] Standardized MAP (Measurement of Academic Progress) tests have been adopted to provide an initial academic benchmark and intellectual progress of the school's students.[3] The school has been accredited by CEESA and MSA/CESS (Middle States Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools) since 2011.[4][5] QSI International School of Astana has also been certified as a legitimate testing center for the SAT Reasoning Test and all AP (Advanced Placement) tests.[1] PSAT (Preliminary SAT) exams are offered to all secondary students. The school is licensed by Kazakh Ministry of Education.[6]
