Baku International School

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Baku International School
Location
Baku International School
Ajami Nakhchivani street

Baku

Azerbaijan
Coordinates 40°25′13″N49°51′05″E / 40.4203°N 49.85137°E / 40.4203; 49.85137
Information
TypePrivate, non-profit
MottoSuccess For All
Established1994
School districtGanjlik District
OversightQuality Schools International
DirectorDr. Burnside Jody
GradesK-12
Years offeredPre-K to 12th Grade
Enrollment192 (as of November 2023)
Education systemAmerican
LanguageEnglish (Spanish, German, and French in the case of foreign languages taught)
Hours in school day8:00AM-3:15PM
ColorsBlue and White
AthleticsYes
SportsFootball, Basketball, Cross Country, Volleyball, Track & Field
MascotEagle
Nickname BIS
Team nameBIS Eagles
AccreditationMSA/CEESA
Affiliations Quality Schools International
Languages English
Website https://baku.qsi.org/

Baku International School (BIS) is an international school located in Baku, Azerbaijan, which was established by the Quality Schools International (QSI) group in 1994. [1] The school provides preschool education, elementary education, middle school, and secondary education. The school programs are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) in the United States.

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As an international school, there are students from the United States, Azerbaijan, India, Poland, Greece, South Korea, Turkey, Germany, Japan, Colombia, Spain, Russia, Australia, Trinidad, and Romania.

For after-school activities, there are Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and ballet for preschool and elementary students. For middle and high school students, there are sports activities such as cross-country running, soccer, basketball, and track and field. [2]

Study and programs

Elementary students learn Literacy, Math, Cultural Studies, Science, World Languages, Music, Technology, Art, and PE (physical education). Middle and Secondary Students get to choose electives which include PE/Wellness, Technology, Music (Band/Orchestra/Choir/Guitar), Drama or Art. Students that cannot go yet into the appropriate age program go to IE (Intensive English) classes for Literacy and World Languages. They move up when they can go to the appropriate program for their age. The school has 7 Success Orientations to follow:

The school is funded partially by the U.S. Department of State. [3] The school is accredited by CEESA [4] and MSA. [5]

Curriculum

The QSI education system differs from the traditional American system in several aspects. The naming of the key stages in the QSI curricular system diverges from typical naming. Additionally, the different stages cover different age groups. The table below represents all the changes:

QSI Education System
Traditional American

Schools

QSI SchoolsAge Group
PreschoolPre-K3-4
Kindergarten4-5
Elementary School5-6
Lower Elementary6-9
Upper Elementary9-11
Middle School11-12
Middle School12-14
High SchoolSecondary14-18

A variety of AP Courses is offered, ranging from AP World History to AP Chemistry. Intensive English class is compulsory for ESL (English as a Second Language) students who have struggle effectively communicating in English. A university counselor is also offered to the senior class. Study Hall is offered to high school students with tight schedules and/or numerous AP subjects.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "qsischool.org". baku.qsischool.org. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  2. ↑ "qsischool.org". baku.qsischool.org. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  3. ↑ "Baku, Azerbaijan: Baku International School: 2023-2024 Fact Sheet". United States Department of State. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
  4. ↑ "CEESA | Central and Eastern European Schools Association - Baku International School". www.ceesa.org. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
  5. ↑ "School Profile". MSA-CESS. Retrieved 2024-02-14.

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