Frequently Asked Questions

For more details concerning the current school year’s tuition, as well as costs for transportation and the lunch program, please contact Darya Razdobreyeva (darya-razdobreyeva@qsi.org), or Dana Bulzhanova (dana-bulzhanova@astana.qsi.org).

School records and immunization records are required, along with two passport photos of each parent and the child.

For more information about the admissions process, please visit our Admissions Process Page.

Yes, documents that you submit for admissions must be officially translated.

We accept applications and offer admission at any time in the school year.  Children who are 2 years old or older before October 31^st are eligible.

We make every attempt to make the admissions process as quick as possible.  There are “busy seasons” that can make the admissions process take several days, or at other times the admissions process can proceed in just a few days.  You can help the process go faster by having your documents ready, and being available for the soonest appointments offered.

A non-refundable 300 USD application fee, per child, is due at the time of the Admissions appointment.  This fee is non-refundable and must be paid in cash.  Tuition is invoiced after your child begins school.

Younger children do not need to be English speakers when beginning at our school (they will be speaking English very quickly after joining us thanks to our Intensive English program!).  Students applying to the secondary school must show a certain level of English proficiency.  Students who are joining us at age 12 or 13 will need to be ready to reach the secondary English proficiency level before starting secondary (high) school.

The preschool requires that all children are no longer wearing diapers and can use the toilet.  Support is given so that children can become independent in the bathroom. Details on our toilet independence policy will be available in the interview – please be sure to understand what support we give to our youngest learners when you have the interview!

Each child is considered to be a separate applicant to the school. There are no “sibling” discounts.  We make every effort to welcome sibling groups and accommodate campus choices with families in mind.

• QSI admits students with limited learning needs, challenges, or disabilities once it has been determined that the student can succeed at the school. 

• For students with moderate to severe disabilities, the school will review additional information including evaluations, reports, IEPs, or school referrals required to help the school assess whether a program can be provided to meet the academic needs of the applicant. 

• Students identified with challenges that the school is unable to effectively address can be denied admission to the school.

A student’s placement in a grade level or class is decided upon by the Director of Instruction after the student has completed the admissions process. QSI places all students according to age first and foremost, with consideration for their last grade completed. For secondary (high school-aged) students, both MAP results and previous school records are evaluated closely to determine placement in the secondary program. Secondary students (ages 14–18) must show English language proficiency at a high enough level to be successful in earning a high school diploma.

To enter the 5-year-old class, a child will have completed 5 years of age no later than 1 November. This pattern is applied to the other classes throughout the school, but some exceptions do apply. An exception to this policy can be discussed with the Director of Instruction after completing the admissions process.

Please note: children who enroll from schools with an academic calendar different from August to June (for example, January to November) will be placed in the grade in which they are currently enrolled if enrolling at the beginning of the school year in August. Mid-year applicants will be enrolled in the grade which they have just completed. This pattern is applied to all classes throughout the school, but some exceptions do apply. An exception to this policy can be discussed with the Director of Instruction after completing admissions.