QSI International School of Montenegro

Name

QSI International School of Montenegro

Legal name

QSI International School of Montenegro

Website

https://montenegro.qsi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

QSI International School of Montenegro is a private, nonprofit international school in Podgorica serving approximately 95 preschool-through-secondary students from 24+ nationalities with American Common Core curriculum delivered via the Mastery Learning model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Private Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Academic/School-Readiness Preschools (EDACABAB)

Keywords

• International school education
• K-12 private education
• American curriculum school
• Mastery learning methodology
• Expatriate student services

Headquarters

HQ city

Podgorica

HQ country

Montenegro

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: QSI International School of Montenegro is a nonprofit institution that generates revenue through tuition fees for preschool, elementary, and secondary school education services. The school offers merit scholarships to new students and manages other financial support programs for current students through the QSIM Advisory Board.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

QSI International School of Montenegro provides Preschool through Secondary School education (ages 2-18) for expatriate and local families in Podgorica, delivered in English using an American Common Core-aligned curriculum and a Mastery Learning model in which students must demonstrate mastery of each Essential Unit before progressing. The school offers three diploma tracks at the secondary level (General, Academic, and Academic with Honors) along with AP and SAT testing services, an Intensive English Program, and the Success Orientations character-development framework.

Product overview

QSI International School of Montenegro offers a unified PreK-12 educational program built on an American/International curriculum framework. The portfolio consists of four core programs spanning Preschool (ages 2-4), Elementary (ages 5-11), Middle School (ages 12-13), and Secondary School (ages 14-18). These are supported by the Mastery Learning Approach and Success Orientations Program as foundational methodologies, with supplementary offerings including the Intensive English Program, AP Testing services, QSI Merit Scholarships, and After School Activities/Clubs. The school operates as a nonprofit institution serving expatriate and local families seeking English-medium education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program Play-based preschool program for children ages 2-4 designed to develop learning readiness, physical coordination, social skills, and foundational literacy through hands-on experiences, delivered in English within the QSI Mastery Learning framework.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students from 24+ different nationalities benefit from inclusive international education
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Quality Schools International (QSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQSI International School of Montenegro is a member school of Quality Schools International, an independent, non-profit educational organization. QSI operates 37 schools in 31 countries on 5 continents. The school follows QSI's educational philosophy, curriculum frameworks, and mastery learning methodology. QSI Montenegro was founded at the request of the U.S. Department of State and operates under QSI's global standards and accreditation support.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• QSI International School of Kosovo: Sister QSI school in Pristina serving diplomatic and expatriate families in another small Balkan market. Operates under identical Mastery Learning model and QSI accreditation framework.
• QSI International School of Skopje: Sister QSI school in North Macedonia, comparable in size and demographic mix, serving international families in another small Balkan capital under the same QSI network.
• QSI International School of Bratislava: Sister QSI school delivering the same Mastery Learning, American Common Core curriculum to expatriate families in Slovakia. Closest operational and pedagogical comparison, including similar accreditation profile and nonprofit structure.
• QSI International School of Tirana: Sister QSI school in Albania, another small-market Western Balkan capital with a comparable expatriate client base. Shares curriculum, governance, and accreditation approach with QSI Montenegro.
• QSI International School of Sarajevo: Sister QSI school in Bosnia serving a similar expatriate-diplomatic mix in the Western Balkans. Operates the same Mastery Learning framework and MSA accreditation pathway, making it a near-twin in mission and operating model.

Regional players

• American School of Tirana: American-curriculum school in Albania competing for the same expatriate and diplomatic pool as QSI Tirana and, by extension, QSI Montenegro. Provides a relevant benchmark on enrollment, tuition, and positioning in the small Balkan market.
• International School of Belgrade: Established international school in neighboring Serbia offering IB and American-style programs to expatriate and diplomatic families. Comparable competitor for families evaluating international schooling options across the Western Balkans.
• American International School of Zagreb: American-curriculum international school in Croatia serving a similar expatriate-diplomatic community. Comparable in mission and target market, and an alternative for regionally mobile expat families.

Broad incumbents

• United World College (UWC) Movement: Globally recognized international secondary school network emphasizing experiential and IB curriculum. While UWC operates boarding-focused schools, it represents a broader incumbent in the international K-12 segment that shapes parent expectations and competitive dynamics.

Others

• CEESA (Central and Eastern European Schools Association): Industry association of which QSI Montenegro is a member, providing safeguarding standards, professional development, and regional convening. Relevant as an ecosystem/peer-network participant rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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