The History and Origins of QSI

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3. Combining this recent history with experience in the school restructuring process leading to higher success in schools, QSI was launched. Duane Root and Mr. James Gilson co-founded Quality Schools International as a non-profit educational organization with a view to opportunities in education in new countries.

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Sanaa International School opened in September 1971 with four students and grew to over 200 within a few years. The school’s early history is related to the founder’s first assignment in Yemen. In 1966-67, Mr. James E. Gilson was employed as principal of the Yemen-American Cooperative School in Taiz, Yemen. In May of 1967, the American community was evacuated and the school ceased operations. Mr. Gilson, encouraged by the friendliness and hospitality of the people of Yemen, and interested in their culture and history as well as the development of the young republic, had a desire to return. In 1971, after discussions with key people in Sanaa, it became apparent that there was a need for an international school. Therefore, Mr. Gilson accepted a position in Saudi Arabia, hired a teaching couple to go to Yemen, and was able to financially guarantee the first year of Sanaa International School. The school grew to about 25 students in the first year making it possible for Mr. and Mrs. Gilson and their two sons, Marcus and Kevin, to move to Yemen in July 1972.

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Sanaa International School opened in September 1971 with four students and grew to over 200 within a few years. The school’s early history is related to the founder’s first assignment in Yemen. In 1966-67, Mr. James E. Gilson was employed as principal of the Yemen-American Cooperative School in Taiz, Yemen. In May of 1967, the American community was evacuated and the school ceased operations. Mr. Gilson, encouraged by the friendliness and hospitality of the people of Yemen, and interested in their culture and history as well as the development of the young republic, had a desire to return. In 1971, after discussions with key people in Sanaa, it became apparent that there was a need for an international school. Therefore, Mr. Gilson accepted a position in Saudi Arabia, hired a teaching couple to go to Yemen, and was able to financially guarantee the first year of Sanaa International School. The school grew to about 25 students in the first year making it possible for Mr. and Mrs. Gilson and their two sons, Marcus and Kevin, to move to Yemen in July 1972.

In 1974, the established AdvisoryBoard composed of leading expatriates and Yemenis, joined by a few others inSanaa, met and formulated the school’s Articles of Organization and By-Laws.This established the school as a non-profit organization and formed a Board ofDirectors. Accurate accounting records have been kept throughout theschool’s existence. As a non-profit entity, the school has been able toreceive grants, loans, and land. As early as 1972, it was foreseen that apurpose-built school should be constructed. After three years ofdiscussions and meetings at many levels, the Yemen Government granted theschool its present 35 acres (about 14 hectares) gratis for a period of fiftyyears. Many individuals of the Yemen Government, the American Government,the United Nations, and the German Government gave considerable assistance intime and influence to obtain land that was occupied on 22 December 1976. Construction began on 1 January 1977. A formal agreement with theYemen Government was signed on 7 May 1977 that included the land grant. Thebuilding program and site development included the school buildings, two waterwells, one residential home, a workshop, and playground development. In thefall of 1992, a new domed carpeted auditorium/sports area was put into use.

The educational program has progressed from the philosophy brought by the first teachers to a structured performance-based model first implemented in the fall of 1987 in the secondary section. By the autumn of 1989, the entire school was performance-based. Formal accreditation was granted by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools on 24 April 1987. The most important key to the school’s success is the dedicated and caring staff the school had during its year of operation. The school was closed at the end of the 2014-15 school year due to the danger of foreign staff being kidnapped. As a civil war developed, the domed carpeted building was destroyed by a Saudi Arabian bomb on 29 December 2015. It happened in the evening and the custodian had departed about 30 minutes earlier, thus no one was injured. The school remains closed due to the situation in Yemen.

Quality Schools International has a more recent history. In 1991, the political structure of the world began a rapid transition. Great changes took place in the former USSR and in areas formerly under its sphere of influence. Combining this recent history with experience in the school restructuring process leading to higher success in schools, QSI was launched. Mr. Duane Root and Mr. James Gilson co-founded Quality Schools International as a non-profit educational organization with a view to opportunities in education in new countries. On 13 May of 1991, Mr. Gilson traveled to Albania to have a look at a country just emerging from over 45 years of dictatorial rule. During his time there, he met some key people in the Tirana community and made a decision to begin Tirana International School. Continuing expansion has resulted in an organization that today offers excellence in education in 31 different countries.

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I am grateful to be part of QSI International School in Bishkek because here I have a chance to approach every student in my class considering his or her needs. School curriculum, equipment and facilities make it possible for students to explore new topics and matters through hands on activities and express their learning in […]

QSI offers a multicultural environment and promotes tolerance and respect values for all cultures. The school organization and courses-schedule are very clear and our child adapted rapidly. The communication between the school and parents and among parents is very good and we can easily get information and advice.

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The best school in Almaty with caring and highly qualified teachers! Administration is anticipating and easily adopts a forward-looking approach. School has rich material basis and provides vital security, logistical and technical support. My child is highly motivated to study and socialize within AIS-QSI community!