Baku International School
| Baku International School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Ajami Nakhchivani street | |
| Coordinates | 40°25′13″N 49°51′05″E / 40.4203°N 49.85137°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, non-profit |
| Motto | Success For All |
| Established | 1994 |
| School district | Ganjlik District |
| Oversight | Quality Schools International |
| Director | Dr. Burnside Jody |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Years offered | Pre-K to 12th Grade |
| Enrollment | 192 (as of November 2023) |
| Education system | American |
| Language | English (Spanish, German, and French in the case of foreign languages taught) |
| Hours in school day | 8:00AM-3:15PM |
| Colors | Blue and White |
| Athletics | Yes |
| Sports | Football, Basketball, Cross Country, Volleyball, Track & Field |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Nickname | BIS |
| Team name | BIS Eagles |
| Accreditation | MSA/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.
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:
- Responsibility
- Kindness & Politeness
- Trustworthiness
- Aesthetic Appreciation
- Concern for Others
- Group Interaction
- Independent Endavour
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 Schools | Age Group |
| Preschool | Pre-K | 3-4 |
| Kindergarten | 4-5 | |
| Elementary School | 5-6 | |
| Lower Elementary | 6-9 | |
| Upper Elementary | 9-11 | |
| Middle School | 11-12 | |
| Middle School | 12-14 | |
| High School | Secondary | 14-18 |
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
- International schools in Azerbaijan
- Lycée Français de Bakou - French school in Baku
References
- ^ "qsischool.org". baku.qsischool.org. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "qsischool.org". baku.qsischool.org. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "Baku, Azerbaijan: Baku International School: 2023-2024 Fact Sheet". United States Department of State. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ "CEESA | Central and Eastern European Schools Association - Baku International School". www.ceesa.org. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ "School Profile". MSA-CESS. Retrieved 2024-02-14.