QSI
International School of El Tigre - Quality Schools International (QSI), a non-profit organization, acquired Escuela De Las Americas El Tigre (ELA) in the spring of 2004. Now known as QSI International School of El Tigre, this is an American accredited, English language instruction school providing high quality educational services to children in preschool through secondary school. The El Tigre community can now look forward to regularly updated curriculum and resources along with specialists to provide academic and operational support from QSI. QSI International School of El Tigre is located on Avenida Intercomunal, a convenient location for international families. The educational program is supported by a well-maintained secure facility. The school has a modern automated library, computer lab, science laboratory, lunch facility, physical education area, and academic classrooms.
The school's educational philosophy, which includes a personalized approach to instruction, leads to teaching for mastery. We believe in success for all students. We seek to create a positive learning environment since we believe a child learns more if he enjoys his learning experience.
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PRIMARY PURPOSE of the school is to meet the needs of children in the El Tigre area who require the type of education with a view to continuing their education in their home countries with a minimum of adjustment problems. This program is also offered to Venezuelan citizens who seek this education with a view to attending university. In addition to its scholastic goals, the school endeavors to provide its students with knowledge of Venezuela and a rich variety of extra-curricular activities.
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CURRICULUM includes English (reading, grammar, composition, keyboarding, and spelling), mathematics, cultural studies (history, geography, economics, etc.), science, computer literacy, art, music, physical education, Spanish, and Spanish Studies. Secondary students have access to electives. Field trips are planned as part of the curriculum. Textbooks are loaned to students without charge.
The early childhood program includes readiness skills, pre-reading skills, pre-mathematics skills, and pre-writing skills. The five-year program continues with reading, writing, mathematics, and science at appropriate levels.
The secondary program leads to a secondary diploma with graduates integrating successfully into higher education institutions in the USA and other countries.
QSI International School of El Tigre has accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools from the US. |
