This following is a statement from the school's adminstration:
The most important factor in the success of a school is the quality of its teachers and administrators.
QSI Sarajevo recruits qualified teachers who love children, and who are committed to devoting the time required to work with the students to ensure that they learn and enjoy school. Quality Schools International (QSI) is a non-profit educational organisation that currently operates 37 schools in 26 different countries. QSI has a reputation of having teachers and administrators who care.
Our school is located 15 minutes from the Sarajevo city-centre in the quiet suburb of Vogosca. The facility includes a computer lab; library; science lab and large multi-purpose room. Outside we have a sports field, basketball court, an excellent playground and a climbing wall. A downhill ski program is integrated into the Physical Education program, and Bosnian, German and French are offered through our language classes. A bus service is available, as is a cafeteria and hot lunch program. We offer an ‘After School Activity’ program every weekday.
We currently have 145 students enrolled in our school; ranging from 3 years old to 18 years old. We offer a preschool, an elementary school, and a full secondary school. We are fully accredited from elementary to secondary school by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Our environment is structured with hands-on learning centres to facilitate small, informal group learning. In addition, group time activities are offered several times a day to help foster large group skills and a sense of community. We feel that children learn by making their own choices.
Many of our students demonstrate leadership skills in our community service club. Students are involved in leading and organising outreach programs. Community service activities have included helping local animal shelters and participating in a school-wide recycling program.
We are fortunate in Vogosca to be able to offer an outdoor classroom as a part of the learning environment. All children need unstructured, outdoor play in a nature-based setting to encourage their understanding of, and respect for, the natural world. The outdoor classroom is loosely structured to provide hands-on exploration and discovery; physical activity and gardening.
If you are interested in visiting the school or finding out more about us, please visit the website www.qsi.ba or call the Director, Jay Hamric on 033 424 450.
