Accreditation - QSI International School of Yerevan

Since 2000, QSI Yerevan has been proud to be accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, a worldwide leader in accreditation and school improvement.

Based in Philadelphia, the Middle States Association is the worldwide leader in accreditation and school improvement. For over 130 years, Middle States has been helping school leaders establish and reach their goals, develop strategic plans, promote staff development and advance student achievement. With more than 2,500 accredited schools and school systems in 39 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and in over 110 countries, MSA-CESS is proud of its continuing legacy and its ongoing innovations to meet the challenges of improving education in the 21st century. For more information visit www.msa-cess.org.

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The Middle States Association (MSA) is a worldwide leader in accreditation and school improvement. For over 130 years, Middle States has been helping school leaders establish and reach their goals, develop strategic plans, promote staff development, and advance student achievement.

Why Accreditation Matters

QSI Yerevan is proud of its accreditation with MSA. Below are some of the main reasons why our accreditation matters:

Focus on Self-Reflection

Transparency

Commitment to Involving the Community of Stakeholders

Professional Development for Faculty

Public Trust

Culture of Planning

Openness to Feedback/Input

University Admissions and Grants/Scholarships

Accreditation Process

QSI International School of Yerevan has been accredited by the Middle States Association since 2000.

Middle States accreditation is a multifaceted evaluation process that schools and school systems voluntarily use to demonstrate they are meeting a defined set of research-based performance standards. The 12 Middle States Standards for Accreditation are: mission; governance and leadership; school improvement planning; finances; facilities; school organization and staff; health and safety; educational program; assessment and evidence of student learning; student services; student life and activities, and information resources.

The accreditation process begins with a self-study that is conducted by the school or school system and requires input from school leaders, teachers, parents and students. Following the self-study, a team of volunteer educators from Middle States member schools conducts a peer review visit.

School Improvement Planning

The school maintains its accreditation with MSA through a continual process of identifying areas for growth and implementing a community supported action plan to push the boundaries of success and achievement in those areas. Planning for the future is a major part of the accreditation process. We are committed to continuous improvement as evidenced through the objectives we have set as a part of our plan for growth and improvement

Accreditation News and Stories

21st Century Skills

As part of its systems accreditation, QSI has recently set an organization-wide objective in 21st century skills. This means that all schools across the organization will be actively working to promote increased proficiency in the following 21st century skills:

1. Critical thinking

2. Creativity

3. Collaboration

4. Communication

MSA Re-Accreditation Update

Over the past twelve months, QSI Yerevan has been undergoing our re-accreditation with MSA. The entire campus has been involved with ensuring our school is in accordance with the 12 standards required.

QSIY's MSA Objectives

An important component in the re-accreditation process with the Middle States Association is the setting of objectives. These objectives are classified as either being an organizational capacity objective or a student performance objective.

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