Native English Speakers

The school offers Intensive English classes for students who are not fluent in English.

QSI Sarajevo offers elementary and middle school students three foreign languages: Bosnian, French, and German.
We offer French and German to Secondary school students. Secondary students can also choose to do AP French or AP German if they fulfill the requirements.

Maximum number of students is 20.

The average student number in each classroom is 12.

QSI Sarajevo employs assistant educators in the elementary school program (Grades K-5) as well as in the preschool program (Pre-K: ages 3 and 4-year-olds).

All our classrooms are fitted with overhead projectors and a computer. Our two computer labs are equipped with computers for an entire class. The school has over 60 iPads for student/teacher use.

Our school is able to function 100% online. Teachers and students are able to connect through a variety of teaching and video platforms (WebEx, Teams, Seesaw, Epic!, Raz-Kids etc.).

No.

PSAT testing, NWEA MAP standardized testing, and AP Exams.

Average

Yes.

We consider homework to be part of the overall learning process. Homework assignments must be purposeful and pertinent to concepts learned in class. Homework promotes individual responsibility, independent practice, good work habits, and parent involvement.
5–6-year-olds should spend no more than 15 minutes on homework in addition to reading. There may also be a small amount of homework from other subjects.
7–8-year-olds should spend no more than 30 minutes per night on homework in addition to the 20 minutes of reading.
9–13-year-old students may have homework in various subjects each night. No student should spend more than an average of 1 hour (total) on homework per night.
Secondary students may have an average of 60-90 minutes of homework per night.
AP courses may require two hours per night per course. Students will need to use their time at school and home wisely and plan when projects are assigned.

100% of students go to university after graduating from QSI Sarajevo.

The school can generally support students whose learning support needs are easy.

All cases are decided on an individual basis. We require the submission of documentation and evaluations prior to the commencement of the enrollment process to determine if we can accommodate the student

Gifted and talented students have the opportunity to enroll in core classes at advanced grade levels.

The school has an onsite school counselor.

QSI Sarajevo prefers meeting with all prospective families before admission when feasible. We conduct interviews and MAP testing for incoming students aged six and above. Additionally, we require previous school records for all students in this age group.

MAP Testing (Measure of Academic Progress) is administered to all children aged 6+. It is a computerized adaptive test for reading and mathematics. Each test given is unique and adjusts to find the student's level. There is no need for students to prepare for the exam in advance.

No.

QSI Sarajevo accepts applications all year-round.

Yes.

Start: 7:50

End: 3:30

Yes, we have supervision from 7:30 am

Yes.

Yes

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No.

Elementary students' activities are held after the regular school hours, from 3:30 - 4:30, Monday - Thursday.
Afterschool Athletics & Activities are offered to Middle School through Secondary IV students, Monday – Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The school offers three seasons of sports, soccer and cross country in the fall, basketball in the winter, and volleyball and track and field in the spring. Various activities are also offered throughout the year, including athletics, art, music, drama, information technology, and games.

The school offers three sports seasons: soccer and cross-country in the fall, basketball in the winter, and volleyball and track and field in the spring. The school also offers a skiing week during the winter season.

QSIS is a member of the Central & Eastern European Schools Association (CEESA) and QSI Regional Balkans – Caucasus Athletics/Activities Program. These programs bring schools together to participate in various sports and activities.

A school cafeteria, two computer labs, a maker space, two science labs, an auditorium, a small garden, a library with a study room, and a recording studio.

Gym with shower cabins, fitness room, large indoor playground, and two outdoor playgrounds.

With students from over 25 different nationalities, the Preschool through Secondary School programs at QSI International School of Sarajevo focus on the development of 21st Century Learning skills such as critical thinking and problem solving; leadership and collaboration; cultural awareness and digital literacy.