QVA Info Packet 2026-27

QSI

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2026-2027

SUCCESS FOR ALL

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QSI VIRTUAL ACADEMY

SUCCESS FOR ALL

TABLE OF

CONTENTS

QSI Virtual Academy .......................................

Mission Statement ...........................................

Educational Program .......................................

Educational Model Summary .......................... 

Student Evaluation ...........................................

QSI Philosophy and Objectives .....................

Services and Programs .................................

Information Resources ...................................

Getting Started ............................................

School Calendar ...........................................

School Fees and Fee Policy ...........................

QSI Child Protection Statement ....................

Brief History of Quality Schools International

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QSI Virtual Academy is an accredited, full-time online secondary program designed to provide a

rigorous, structured education for students requiring flexibility in how and where they learn. The

Academy serves a diverse population—including student-athletes, internationally mobile students,

academically gifted learners, and those managing health-related needs—through an internationally

recognized diploma pathway. Students choose from a comprehensive curriculum of more than 90

courses, including 35 Advanced Placement® offerings, and progress through a mastery-based learning

model that emphasizes depth of understanding and academic growth. Supported by live instruction,

academic advisory, and individualized academic support and wellness services, QSI Virtual Academy

prepares graduates for success in higher education and an increasingly complex global landscape.

Academic Program

The academic program uses a Performance-Based/Mastery Learning approach to education. This

model ensures mastery of specific skills and knowledge involving both individual and group instruction.

The educational philosophy is founded upon the premise that:

1) All students can succeed.

2) Success breeds success.

3) It is the responsibility of the school to provide the conditions for success.

Curriculum

The QSI secondary curriculum and course offerings are comprised of a required program of studies

that prepares students for university entrance. Electives are designed to enhance our program and to

allow students the flexibility to discover and nurture their abilities and interests. QSI Virtual Academy

offers more than fifty different secondary-level courses, including 35 different Advanced Placement®

courses.

There are four years in our Secondary program. Students starting in their first year of Secondary with

QSI will start from the beginning of our program, typically when they are 14 years of age, and graduate

when they are 18 years of age. Students transferring into our Secondary program will have their

previous school transcripts/records evaluated to determine where they should be placed.

All new students will also undergo a wide range of assessments to make sure that the correct

placement is assigned. Our Secondary program accepts students who are still learning English.

However, it may take some students learning English longer to complete our program requirements.

Quality Schools International

QSI is a nonprofit organization operating schools in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Central and South

America. QSI Virtual Academy benefits from the unique opportunities afforded by this organized

network of schools with nearly three decades of proven performance.

QSI Virtual Academy

Our schools are established to provide a quality education, in the English language, for students in the

cities we serve. These students are the children of parents of many nationalities who have come to a

foreign country, usually for a limited stay of a year or more. Some students are permanent residents,

citizens of the host country.

Our schools follow a logical model of education which measures success by the accomplishments and

attitudes of our students. We believe that all of our students can succeed, that their successes

encourage them to continue in a pattern of success, and that it is the schools’ responsibility to provide

the conditions for success. These conditions include:

Developing clear statements in measurable terms of what the student will do to demonstrate

mastery of learning;

Providing the time and resources needed for each student to attain mastery;

Ensuring that students engage in learning at a level which is challenging and yet a level for which

each student has the prerequisite skills necessary for success.

We believe in providing an aesthetically pleasing physical surrounding under the charge of a caring

staff who believe their students will be successful, and who use time with the students as a resource

for learning rather than as a boundary condition to determine when a unit of learning begins and ends.

We believe in providing resources such as books, learning materials, and educational technology. In

the world today, children need to become proficient in the use of computers and related technology as

tools to accomplish a myriad of tasks.

Finally, we believe in working with parents to encourage our students to adopt qualities of living which

lead to success long after formal schooling has ended. These include universally accepted "success

orientations" of trustworthiness, kindness/politeness, responsibility, independent endeavor, concern for

others, group interaction, and aesthetic appreciation.

QSI Mission Statement

Entry Ages and Placement

Secondary-age students are placed into Secondary I by age (14 years old by the end of October).

Progress through the secondary levels is determined at the beginning of each school year by the

number of credits attained.

Secondary Program

Our secondary program prepares students for colleges and universities in the United States and other

countries. The rigorous academic program, including 35 AP® courses, consists of the disciplines of

mathematics, laboratory science (biology, physics, and chemistry), world cultural studies, and history,

world literature, English grammar & literature, creative and applied arts, physical education, foreign

languages, and computer literacy. Extra-curricular activities are available to students including the

National Honor Society, Model United Nations, Speech and Debate.

Learning Model

QSI Virtual Academy offers a flexible online learning model that combines asynchronous coursework

with regular live engagement and personalized support. Learning is grounded in QSI’s

mastery‑based, performance‑focused approach, which emphasizes deep understanding, meaningful

feedback, and opportunities to revise and strengthen work until mastery is demonstrated. Students

can access course materials, recorded lessons, and assignments across time zones, making the

program well suited for families who travel frequently or manage irregular schedules. Despite this

flexibility, students are never learning in isolation. Teachers are readily available through live classes,

office hours, advisory sessions, and individual support meetings, ensuring students receive timely

guidance and personalized assistance as they progress.

Books, Supplies, and Technology

Digital resources are provided to the students within their courses. Students are also given access to

a variety of supplemental online resources to support their learning. Students are expected to have

access to a computer with internet access in order to access their courses and attend online classes.

Educational Program

Educational Model Summary

Keys to Success

Success-Oriented Learning

The school’s educational structure is based upon student performance and mastery learning.

The Performance-Based/Mastery Learning approach recognizes human characteristics and

enables the student to be placed in learning environments according to achievement levels.

This approach facilitates matching the students' skills and needs with the academic program.

The implications are profound for student attitudes and learning. The school is dedicated to

this concept.

Performance-Based

The curricular model used is a “Performance-Based” approach to education. The content of

each academic discipline is divided into specific student expectancies or “Essential Units”. An

“Essential Unit” contains specific concepts or skills. Teachers give instruction and guidance for

the essential unit using appropriate materials and activities, and when the essential unit is

completed, assess for student mastery. Records are maintained documenting individual

student progress and credentialing. Objectives, instruction, teaching materials, and

evaluations are aligned. Curriculum is reviewed periodically for relevance and validity. All

curricula are available for parents to review.

Mastery Learning

In this research-validated model each Essential Unit is taught with a view to excellence. When

students demonstrate mastery of the essential unit, they move on to the next essential unit. If

the student does not achieve mastery, the teacher re-teaches, and the student revises as

necessary. Additional conferencing and extended practice may be given for the student to

demonstrate proficiency at the appropriate level before testing again. When the students

demonstrate mastery, they are rewarded with an “A” or “B”. Thus, a student never “fails” in the

traditional sense. Instead, he/she proceeds logically through the curriculum at a pace

determined by his/her mastery of the material.

Success Orientations

“Success for All” is the motto of QSI Schools. Personal habits and the ability to interact

successfully with others are deemed as valuable as the knowledge and competencies

students learn. Success orientations are actively encouraged in virtually all areas of the school

curriculum with the view of making them a vital part of one’s life pattern. Evaluations of the

success orientations are limited to situations within the jurisdiction of the school and are made

by a consensus of the professional staff members.

Success Orientations are grouped under the headings of:

Responsibility

Trustworthiness

Group Interaction

Aesthetic Appreciation

Kindness and Politeness

Independent Endeavor

Concern for Others

In Secondary school, students are granted one credit for mastery of each unit outcome which is

credentialed "A" or "B". Thus, ten credits correspond to one "Carnegie Unit" as used by many

American secondary schools. Because Quality Schools International encourages continued learning,

if students receive an evaluation of "B" on a unit outcome, they may continue to work independently

in that outcome and request another opportunity to demonstrate a higher level of mastery. If

demonstrated, the evaluation may be changed from a "B" to an "A" within the same school year.

Evaluations, called status reports, are issued to all students five times each year (at the end of each

"quintile"). However, parents may request a status report for their child at any time.

All essential parts of the outcome were mastered at an appropriately high level. The student

consistently demonstrated noteworthy achievement of a high quality, particularly in the higher

order thinking or performance skills.

All essential parts of the outcome were mastered at an appropriately high level in which the

student successfully engaged in higher order thinking or performance skills.

The student is "In progress" in the outcome (normal status).

This outcome is "on hold" for a legitimate reason. (The student has begun the outcome but is

not currently pursuing it.)

The student has not made a reasonable effort and is therefore "deficient" in attaining mastery

of the outcome.

"Exposure". The student made a reasonable effort in the outcome and attained a level of

mastery consistent with his/her capabilities. (Elementary classes only, but not in mathematics,

reading, or writing.)

The student has withdrawn from this outcome.

All Students can succeed

Success breeds success

It is the school's responsibility to provide the conditions for the

student's success

Student Evaluation

Evaluations and rewards for student progress should take place as soon as possible after mastery is

demonstrated for each unit outcome.

With this in mind, Quality Schools International does not accept mediocre (grade of "C") or poor

(grade of "D" or "F") work. The grades of "A" and "B" are mastery grades, and indicate that a student

has successfully mastered the learning objective and is ready to build on that learning. The

evaluations issued in the written status reports are defined as follows:

Attitudes Toward Learning

We believe that more learning will occur if the student has a desire to learn, has pQSItive feelings

concerning his school environment, and succeeds in his work. A comfortable atmosphere of caring

and acceptance established by the school is considered important so that each student is

encouraged to strive for excellence and to be creative. This is enhanced by an aesthetically pleasing

environment with a view to appreciation of beauty and order. Each student's possibility of success

increases when the student works at the appropriate level of difficulty and senses pQSItive

expectations from his teachers.

To recruit teachers who have a love for children, who have pQSItive expectations of

children, and who are willing to give the time and energy necessary to meet the needs of

individual students.

To employ teachers who have acceptable values and who believe that their lifestyle should

be a pQSItive influence on their students.

To employ teachers directly from outside of the country, if necessary, to provide experienced

and successful teachers for specific pQSItions.

To employ enough teachers to maintain reasonably small class sizes.

To help teachers meet the individual needs of students by employing selected

paraprofessionals.

To provide spacious buildings and classrooms which are functional yet include local

architectural designs with a view to blending into the local environment.

To test each student in reading and mathematics upon initial enrollment to ensure a proper

entry-level in these classes.

To encourage parental support of the school with a view to enhancing the learning and the

development of pQSItive attitudes of the students.

ADMINISTRATION

Functions of the teaching staff:

To continually assess the student in all areas of learning to ensure appropriate learning

tasks leading to challenging work, but work in which he is capable of experiencing

success.

To ensure that the student knows what learning tasks are expected.

To provide appropriate learning experiences and allow each student sufficient time on a

task to be able to experience success.

To provide additional learning experiences, if mastery is the goal and if the task is not

mastered after the initial teaching/learning experience.

To reward students equally for mastering learning tasks regardless of the path taken to

mastery. Not to give a higher reward to one who required a greater input of energy nor to

one who easily and quickly attained mastery.

To evaluate students in a way in which a student competes against himself rather than

against a fellow student.

To inspire students to help them see what they can be and what they can accomplish with

a view to excellence and creativity.

To provide a pQSItive school atmosphere by working with a cooperative spirit, giving

support to one another, and encouraging a high morale and efficiency within the staff.

TEACHING STAFF

QSI Philosophy and Objectives

Functions of the administration:

To provide learning situations leading to mastery of appropriate topics in English and mathematics for

all students.

To provide quality instruction in science and cultural studies for all students.

To offer quality programs of instruction in physical education, music, and art to all students.

To provide classes in Intensive English as appropriate.

To offer local and foreign languages as appropriate.

To offer selected courses in national studies including non-English languages as appropriate, with a

view to the needs of particular nationalities and to academic adjustment upon repatriation.

To offer courses in technology to all students.

To offer varied activities and elective classes which are not part of the regular academic program.

To involve students in field trips and activities related to their classes, but away from school.

To provide the appropriate materials, resources, and equipment for all areas.

Areas of Learning

To encourage an understanding of one's self with a view to developing acceptable values such as

patience, kindness, unselfishness, honesty, and consideration for others.

To provide a pQSItive and secure atmosphere, treating the students honestly and fairly.

To encourage each student to feel good about himself and to help him promote similar feelings in

fellow students.

To provide guidance in problem solving and decision making situations.

To develop a sense of responsibility and to encourage leadership.

Social Behavior

To encourage each student to recognize in a pQSItive way his own nationality.

To provide an atmosphere of cultural acceptance and understanding with a view to building healthy

international relationships.

To integrate into the curriculum studies of the local region and the country itself.

Cultural Awareness

To develop an awareness of environmental concerns such as overpopulation, pollution, waste of

natural resources, destruction of wildlife and natural areas, and personal health.

To promote a concern for the protection of the environment.

To provide activities and projects for students which involve them in improving the environment.

Environmental Awareness

Digital Literacy

At QSI Virtual Academy, we harness the power of digital technologies to create meaningful learning

opportunities that extend beyond the limits of a traditional classroom. Our fully online program is

designed to provide a safe, supportive learning environment that promotes ethical, responsible, and

purposeful use of technology in alignment with our educational mission. Students use a range of digital

tools in our virtual classrooms, including carefully selected online platforms such as productivity and

collaboration tools, virtual meeting spaces, digital simulations, online research databases, and

accessibility supports. By thoughtfully integrating these technologies into daily instruction, we enhance

engagement, support diverse learning needs, and prepare students for success in an increasingly

digital and interconnected world.

Academic Advisory

Our advisory program centers on individualized support, ensuring that each student works closely

with a dedicated Academic Advisor. Advisors help students monitor academic progress, reflect on

learning, and develop effective study habits. Advisors provide personalized guidance, assist with goal

setting, and help students access resources that support academic growth and future planning. This

individualized approach ensures consistent support and a trusted point of contact for each student.

Extra-Curricular Activities

At QSI Virtual Academy, extracurricular activities play a vital role in student engagement and

community building. Students can participate in offerings such as Model United Nations, National

Honor Society, Speech and Debate, eSports, SAT preparation, student council, and a variety of

student‑led activities. These opportunities allow students to build leadership, communication, and

collaboration skills while exploring interests beyond the classroom.

Partnerships with Alternate Online Learning Providers

Our partnerships with Outlier, Flexpoint, and VHS Learning allow students to take courses not

available in our catalog, including dual enrollment options. Through Outlier, students can earn dual

credit and receive university credit from the University of Pittsburgh.

University and Career Counseling

Students at have direct access to the QSI Virtual Academy Counselor for personalized university and

career guidance. This individualized support is complemented by our partnership with Millie Group,

which provides additional university and career webinars and planning resources.

Special Services

Advanced Placement® Program

Advanced Placement® Courses

35 different Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered in English, science, history,

mathematics, computer science, literature, and art. All Advanced Placement courses are

authorized by the College Board.

AP Capstone™ Diploma

QSI Virtual Academy is proud to be one of the first online schools approved by the College

Board to offer the AP Capstone™ Diploma. This diploma requires students to complete

both AP® Seminar and AP® Research, as well as successfully complete four additional

AP® courses. Students who earn this diploma demonstrate to universities that they

possess the advanced skills and understanding to be successful in higher education and

in future careers.

QSI Virtual Academy uses modern, reliable educational technology to create engaging, interactive,

and accessible online learning experiences for all students.

At the core of our program is Canvas by Instructure, a leading learning management system used by

top schools and universities worldwide. Canvas serves as the central hub for classes, assignments,

assessments, feedback, and communication, all in one easy‑to‑navigate platform. Students and

parents can access Canvas through any modern web browser or mobile app.

Canvas integrates seamlessly with key learning tools, including Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams,

Labster, SoftChalk, Copyleaks, and ReadSpeaker, allowing teachers to design rich, interactive

lessons that support a variety of learning styles.

To support live interaction and community, QSI Virtual Academy uses Spatial Chat, a virtual meeting

space where students can attend live classes, assemblies, clubs, and activities, as well as meet with

teachers, academic advisors, and support coaches.

Students receive full access to Microsoft 365, providing essential productivity tools for collaboration,

organization, and communication. They also have access to online library resources, including

JSTOR, which offers high‑quality academic journals and research articles to support coursework and

independent research.

Accessibility is a priority at QSI Virtual Academy. ReadSpeaker, built directly into Canvas, provides

text‑to‑speech support within courses and documents, helping ensure that learning materials are

accessible to all students.

Students and parents also have access to ongoing IT support from QSI Virtual Academy whenever

assistance is needed.

Information Resources

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QSI Virtual Academy aims to provide a quality online, English medium, North American, international

education for students across the globe. Admission to QSI Virtual Academy is aligned to the mission,

vision, and values of Quality Schools International. QSI Virtual Academy has an inclusive admissions

policy and seeks to welcome motivated and independent secondary students from diverse

backgrounds from all over the globe.

Enrollment Options

QSI Virtual Academy offers two different enrollment options. The first is a full-time enrollment in which

the student may choose to take between five to eight online courses per school year. A full-time

student expects to graduate with a diploma from QSI Virtual Academy. We also offer a part-time

enrollment option. This allows a student to take between two and four online courses per school year.

A part-time student is not seeking a diploma with QSI Virtual Academy.

Admissions Process

Admissions for the following academic year begin in January. As space in the full-time program is

limited, admission will be based on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested families are encouraged

to begin the admissions process early to reserve their space. Below is a summary of our admissions

process for full-time and part-time students:

Learn About QSI Virtual Academy

Attend Initial Consultation

Complete Application Form

Student Interview

Placement Test & Online Learning Readiness Survey

Onboarding

QSI Virtual Academy offers a comprehensive onboarding program to ensure that students and

families experience a smooth transition to online learning.

Getting Started

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Staffing and Governance

Governance

Quality Schools International, a nonprofit, private educational organization, manages the school. A

Director administers QSI Virtual Academy from QSI Headquarters in Malta. A Director of Instruction

leads the online educational programs.

Parent Support Group (PSG)

The PSG is a parent group involved in activities and projects with a view toward school improvement.

All parents are encouraged to become actively involved with the school.

Staffing

QSI hires qualified and experienced educators who enjoy working with children and teenagers. Each

educator hired has the expertise to administer the QSI curriculum and strives to help students reach

their academic goals.

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Progress Reports

"Status Reports" are sent home five times a year (once each Quintile). Student mastery of the

curriculum is reported as either "A" or "B", and units in progress are reported as "P".

Narrative Reports and Parent-Teacher Conferences

Narrative reports are sent home for students at the end of the Quintile One, Quintile Three, and

Quintile Four. Parent-teacher conferences are encouraged and can be scheduled as needed through

a convenient online booking platform.

School Schedule

Reporting

Affiliations

Membership

QSI is a member of the Central and Eastern European Schools Association (CEESA). QSI Virtual

Academy is also a member of Quality Matters, a globally recognized organization that leads quality

assurance in online and innovative digital teaching and learning environments..

MSA Systems Accreditation

In April 2022, Quality Schools International and all existing QSI schools achieved accreditation as a

school system through the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA)! Working toward

the Achieving Excellence System-Wide accreditation encouraged QSI to reflect on where we are now

and where we want to be in 5-7 years. QSI and our schools will maintain our accreditation through a

continual process of identifying areas for growth and implementing community­ supported action plans

to achieve the growth targets. You can find our four primary objectives, action plans, self-study and

our Official Notice of Accreditation on the QSI website at https://www.qsi.org/why-qsi/accreditation.

The school year is organized into 35 academic weeks. While the official school week runs from

Monday through Friday, students may access their courses and complete coursework at any time,

allowing for flexibility across time zones and individual schedules. Students follow a personalized

synchronous schedule, taking into account course requirements, student needs, and time zone

considerations. Most courses include a live meeting each week, such as a live class session or

targeted support session. The remainder of a student’s learning time is devoted to independent study,

including completing assignments, studying, preparing for assessments, and participating in optional

academic supports such as faculty office hours, tutoring sessions, or small-group workshops. Each

student’s schedule reflects a thoughtful balance of live interaction, individualized support, and

independent learning tailored to their courses and circumstances.

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School Calendar 2026-27

Holidays

26 October - 30 October - Fall Break

First Term

Number of school days: 72

First Day: 27 August (Thursday)

Last Day: 11 December (Friday)

1st Quintile: 27 August – 15 October

2nd Quintile: 16 October – 11 December

Holidays

14 December - 1 January - Winter Break

Second Term

Number of school days: 55

First Day: 4 January (Monday)

Last Day: 19 March (Friday)

3rd Quintile: 4 January – 22 February

4th Quintile: 23 February – 20 April

Holidays

29 March - 2 April - Spring Break

Third Term

Number of school days: 53

First Day: 22 March (Monday)

Last Day: 10 June (Wednesday)

5th Quintile: 21 April - 9 June

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School Calendar 2026-27

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Tuition Fees 2026-27

Registration Fee

All new applicants are required to submit a one-time non-refundable fee of US $600.

Mid-Year Enrollment Fee

Students enrolling after October 1 are required to pay a mid-year enrollment fee of US $900.

Single Course Fees

Full-Year

Course

US $1250

US $675

Half-Year

Course

Flex

Course

US $675

Students may enroll in a single-course with QSI Virtual. Payment depends on the type of course or

the course credit.

Full-Time Student

1 Term

US $4,200

2 Term

US $3,300

Annual

US $10,800

3 Term

US $3,300

A full-time student may enroll in up to eight full-year courses with the goal of graduating with a QSI

diploma.

Part-Time Student

1 Term

US $2,200

2 Term

US $1,800

Annual

US $5,800

3 Term

US $1,800

A part-time student may enroll in up to four full-year courses. Part-time students are seeking to

supplement their education and not eligible to graduate with a QSI diploma.

Fees and scholarships apply only to this school and do not apply to other QSI schools.

Partial Term

In the event any student enters after October 1 the fees will be calculated based on the date of entry

plus Registration Fee and a Mid-Year Enrollment Fee.

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If a student enrolls after October 1 , they will be charged the Registration Fee/$600 and Mid-Year

Enrollment Fee/$900 as stated in the fee policy.

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Mid-Year Enrollment Invoices are calculated according to the following: Tuition is calculated based on

the date of entry for that Term plus the remaining full Term/s.

Daily Rate = Number of days left in term * Total Year Fees/180

The $600 Registration Fee is non-refundable, payable upon enrollment. Any QSI student transferring

to another QSI school does not pay the Registration Fee if continuously enrolled.

If a student withdraws for one or more complete term/s and returns, then the Registration Fee is paid

again.

Mid-Year Enrollment Fee is $900 for all students.

Full Tuition Fee and Mid-Year Enrollment Fee will be refunded if a student withdraws within 5 school

days from their date of enrollment. There is no refund after 5 days of enrollment in a term. However, a

refund will be available for remaining terms if they have been paid for.

School Fee Policy

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Examples

A Secondary II student enrolls after October 1. The fees are charged as follows:

1st Term: Registration Fee plus calculated Term 1 Tuition plus Mid-Year Enrollment Fee.

2nd Term: 2nd term Tuition

3rd Term: 3rd term Tuition

A Secondary I student enrolls in January.

2nd Term: Registration Fee plus 2nd term Tuition plus Mid-Year Enrollment Fee.

3rd Term: 3rd term Tuition

A Secondary III student enrolls in January and withdraws within 5 school days of enrollment.

2nd Term: Full refund for Mid-Year Enrollment and Tuition. Registration Fee is non-refundable

3rd Term: Refund for 3rd term Tuition if previously paid.

A Secondary IV student enrolls in January and leaves by the end of 2 Term.

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2nd Term: No refund.

3rd Term: Refund for 3rd term Tuition if previously paid.

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School Absences

There is no reduction of school fees for absenteeism for any reason, including home leave holidays,

unless a student officially withdraws. If a student withdraws, the student may re- enroll at any time and

be invoiced like a new student.

Payments

Payment information will be provided by the school.

Payment, or arrangement for payment, must be made on or before the due dates. Students will not be

allowed in class if the financial matters have not been completed.

In cases in which fees, or any other funds owed to the school, are delinquent, and the parent has not

made arrangements for payment, student evaluations will be withheld until the fees are paid. Also, no

official school communications or records will be issued to the student or parent nor sent to other

schools, when fee payments are not current.

Force Majeure

In the event of force majeure that causes a student or students to be withdrawn from the school, the

fees already paid in full for the school year will not be refunded, or if unpaid, will be due. This policy is

necessary to protect the school’s financial interests with a view to continuing operations after the force

majeure event has passed. Any appeals resulting from the application of the policy will be resolved by

the Advisory Board of the school.

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QSI Schools adhere to the CEESA Safeguarding and Child Protection Statement and Commitments

as written below.

QSI Safeguarding and Child Protection Statement

Safeguarding and Child Protection is a priority for every QSI School.

QSI commits to supporting school environments that safeguard children through both prevention

and intervention.

QSI works in cooperation with international agencies to ensure standards associated with best

practices are regularly reviewed, revised, and applied in all operations, activities, and events.

QSI leaders honor and uphold child protection guidelines and procedures in partnership with all

stakeholders in their respective school communities.

All QSI schools will:

Actively uphold the QSI Safeguarding and Child Protection Statement.

Implement school-based Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies and Procedures that include

regular onsite training.

Employ safe recruitment practices consistent with Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies.

Educate students and adults on Safeguarding and Child Protection.

QSI is open to all students. We respect their diversity regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, cultural

background, disability, religion, personal beliefs, and socioeconomic status. QSI employees will be

considerate of diverse cultural and family beliefs when teaching in the classroom. In QSI schools, we

provide a safe and supportive environment for all students.

QSI Statement of Inclusion

QSI Child Safeguarding

and Protection Statement