QSI International School of Kosovo

Name

QSI International School of Kosovo

Legal name

QSI International School of Kosovo

Website

https://kosovo.qsi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Overseas Summer School Programs (Secondary) (EDAIAHAC)

Keywords

• International school education
• English-medium curriculum
• Mastery learning programs
• Preschool secondary education
• American international schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Pristina

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Academic Tuition: Tuition-based revenue from Preschool through Secondary School programs. Admission open to students of any race, religion or ethnicity. English medium North American international education for expatriates and local citizens.
2. Summer School Program: 夏季学校项目收费，涵盖烹饪、科学实验、户外游戏、游泳、手工艺、体育等活动中。夏季学校 hours: June 22 to July 24, 8:30-15:00, Ages 2-16.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

QSI International School of Kosovo delivers English-medium North American international education for students ages 2 through approximately 18, structured across Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, and Secondary School levels. The academic program is built on a Mastery Learning philosophy in which students advance only after demonstrating content mastery, and is supplemented by the proprietary EMPOWER curriculum that integrates social-emotional learning, child protection, and the QSI Success Orientations framework. Support services include counseling, nursing, library, food services, and transportation, with AP course options and access to QSI Virtual School for expanded secondary offerings.

Product overview

QSI International School of Kosovo is an international school offering a comprehensive educational program from Preschool through Secondary School. The school operates a multi-level structure using a mastery learning philosophy: Preschool (ages 2-4), Elementary School (5-11 year-old classes), Middle School (12-13 year-old classes), and Secondary School (Secondary I-IV). Core programs include the EMPOWER Program (social-emotional learning and child protection curriculum), Summer Experience (seasonal enrichment program), and access to QSI Virtual School for expanded course offerings. All programs emphasize 21st Century Learning skills including critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program Early childhood education program for 2-4 year olds combining purposeful play and Mastery Learning approaches to prepare children for elementary grades. For families seeking English-medium foundational schooling in Kosovo.
• Elementary School Program Elementary education program for 5- to 11-year-old classes covering Mathematics, Reading/Writing Literacy, Science, Cultural Studies, Technology, Music, PE, Art, and foreign languages (French and German). For families seeking a full English-medium elementary curriculum.
• Middle School Program Middle school education for 12 and 13-year-old classes with core courses in Literature and Writing, plus electives including Secondary Technology, Art I, Algebra, and secondary-level French or German. For families seeking a structured transition from elementary to secondary schooling.
• Secondary School Program Comprehensive high school program (Secondary I-IV) offering Mathematics, Languages (French, German, Albanian), English, Personal Health, Cultural Studies, Science, and Creative & Applied Arts, with AP course options (Calculus, Statistics, Literature, Language, European/US/World History, Comparative Government, Economics, Human Geography, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics 1 & 2, Environmental Science) and QSI Virtual School access. For students preparing for international university admission.
• Summer Experience Seasonal summer program for children ages 2-16 offering a blend of fun, education, and innovation including cooking, science experiments, outdoor games, swimming, crafting, sports, and academic periods. For parents seeking enrichment and childcare during the summer break.
• EMPOWER Program Evidence-based comprehensive child development curriculum that interweaves QSI Success Orientations, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), and Child Protection concepts, built on the CASEL framework, ISCA scope and sequence, AISA standards, UNCRC, and ICMEC best practices. Delivered across all grade levels for enrolled students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students develop 21st Century Learning skills including critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, collaboration, cultural awareness, and digital literacy.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Medita Transportation ServicescoreOthersBus provider selected for student transportation. Provides service to three other international schools and U.S. embassy. Features English-speaking customer service representative for QSI families, lower pricing, chaperones on all buses, new model vehicle fleet of vans and buses, and monthly payment options.
• Ohana CateringcoreOthersCatering service led by Chef Ardian Berisha, offering healthy and delicious food crafted with quality ingredients. Operates school cafeteria providing balanced nutrition and diverse dietary options. Manages lunch program hotline ([email protected]).
• CEESA (Central and Eastern European Schools Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEESA is a membership association of international schools in Central and Eastern Europe. QSI Kosovo participates in CEESA safeguarding commitments, shared child protection guidelines, and professional development opportunities. CEESA works with international agencies to ensure best practices in child safeguarding.
• Quality Schools International (QSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQSI is the global parent organization operating 37 schools in 31 countries. Provides educational framework, curriculum resources, professional development, and administrative support. Kosovo school follows QSI mission, vision, values, and Success Orientations framework.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Quality Schools International (QSI): Parent organization operating 37 schools in 31 countries; provides curriculum, accreditation support, and brand. Comparable as the broader platform whose performance and strategy shape each campus's outlook.
• GEMS Education: Large global private-school operator with K–12 English-medium campuses serving expatriate and local families, including premium international curricula comparable to QSI's offering.
• Cognita: International schools group operating multiple English-medium schools worldwide with similar premium positioning and curriculum-portability value for relocating families.
• Nord Anglia Education: Global premium K–12 international school network with English-medium curricula, university-prep focus, and similar expatriate/locally-enrolled customer mix. Comparable at the network level as a broader incumbent.

Direct peers

• QSI International School of Tirana: Sister QSI campus in Albania operating the same Preschool–Secondary continuum, EMPOWER program, and CEESA membership. Comparable expat and local-student mix with overlapping regional catchment.
• QSI International School of Chisinau: Sister QSI campus in Moldova running the Mastery Learning and EMPOWER model with the same QSI Virtual School integration. Comparable expat-in-emerging-market positioning.
• QSI International School of Bratislava: Sister QSI campus in Slovakia with the same Preschool–Secondary structure, EMPOWER curriculum, and MSA-accredited framework. Comparable international-school positioning serving both expat and local families.
• QSI International School of Skopje: Sister QSI campus in North Macedonia delivering the same Mastery Learning curriculum, MSA accreditation, and QSI Success Orientations framework. Directly comparable in model, customer profile (expat + local international-ed families), and program structure.
• QSI Virtual School (QVS): QSI's own online school used by the Kosovo campus to expand course offerings. Closely related because it delivers the same curriculum and assessment standards as a complement or substitute to in-person enrollment.
• QSI International School of Sarajevo: Sister QSI campus in Bosnia and Herzegovina offering identical American-curriculum, mastery-based instruction and transferable transcripts. Directly competes for Balkan-based expatriate families.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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