QSI Virtual

What QSI Virtual does

QSI Virtual School (QVS) is a nonprofit online secondary school operating as a branch of Quality Schools International (QSI), headquartered in Naxxar, Malta. Founded in 2011, it serves international and expatriate students from over 60 nationalities across 15 timezones, delivering a Mastery Learning-based secondary curriculum. The school is positioned to provide continuity of secondary education for mobile international families and to supplement the on-site offerings of QSI's global network of brick-and-mortar schools.

The school's core product is a catalog of 80+ online courses, including 28 College Board-approved Advanced Placement courses and the AP Capstone Diploma program. The platform is built on Canvas LMS with Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams integration, supplemented by Labster (virtual lab simulations), IXL Learning (adaptive practice), Genius Class (student information system), SoftChalk (content authoring), Gale Reference, and Copyleaks (academic integrity). The Mastery Learning pedagogical model requires 100% content mastery before progression, delivered by 11 dedicated certified teachers. Supplementary programs include the Empower social-emotional learning curriculum and a Dual Enrollment offering for college credit.

QSI Virtual operates on a tuition-based revenue model with three tiers: Full-Time ($10,500/year), Part-Time ($5,500/year), and Single Course ($675-$1,500). Distribution runs through two channels: direct-to-consumer enrollment for individual international students, and a School Partnership Program with 35+ QSI schools globally that provides on-site monitors and group enrollment. The school holds system-wide accreditation from the Middle States Association (MSA) and is a College Board-approved AP provider, enabling credit transfer to receiving institutions.

Name

QSI Virtual

Legal name

QSI Virtual School

Website

https://qvs.qsi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

QSI Virtual School is a nonprofit online secondary school headquartered in Naxxar, Malta, serving 550+ international students from 60+ nationalities with 80+ courses (including 28 AP) delivered via Canvas LMS as a branch of Quality Schools International.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Secondary Education (K-12)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Time Virtual K–12 Schools (Statewide/Cyber Charters & District Programs) (EDAJADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtual School Course Providers (Single-Course/Part-Time Enrollment) (EDAJADAE)

Keywords

• Online secondary education
• Mastery learning
• Advanced placement courses
• Virtual high school
• College preparatory

Headquarters

HQ city

Naxxar

HQ country

Malta

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Full-Time Tuition: Full-time students pay an annual fee of $10,500 for access to 5-8 courses, assigned advisor, university counseling, extracurricular activities, and eligibility for AP Capstone courses. Graduate with QSI Diploma.
2. Part-Time Tuition: Part-time students pay an annual fee of $5,500 for up to four courses, assigned advisor, university counseling, and access to extracurricular activities.
3. Single Course Enrollment: Full-year courses cost $1,250 USD; half-year courses cost $675 USD. AP Seminar and AP Research each cost $1,500 USD. Flexible enrollment options at $675 per enrollment period.
4. Summer School: Summer enrollment at $1,250 for full-year courses and $675 for half-year courses, with 10-week term duration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

QSI Virtual School delivers fully accredited online secondary education for Secondary I–IV students (equivalent to U.S. grades 8–12) using a proprietary Mastery Learning methodology. The school offers 80+ courses including 28 College Board–approved Advanced Placement courses and the AP Capstone Diploma program, delivered asynchronously through the Canvas Learning Management System with synchronous support from certified teachers. Students enroll as full-time ($10,500/year), part-time ($5,500/year), or single-course ($675–$1,500) learners, either directly or through partnerships with QSI schools worldwide.

Product overview

QSI Virtual School is a nonprofit online high school institution offering over 80 high-quality courses for Secondary I to Secondary IV students through its Canvas-based Learning Management System. The core product is the online course platform supporting full-time, part-time, and single-course enrollment options. Key offerings include 28 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, the AP Capstone Diploma program (requiring AP Seminar, AP Research, and four additional AP courses), a Summer School Program, and Dual Enrollment options. The school employs a Mastery Learning approach where students must demonstrate 100% understanding before progressing. QVS operates through partnerships with QSI schools worldwide, using third-party technology platforms including Canvas LMS, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, IXL Learning, SoftChalk, Gale Reference, Copyleaks, Labster, and Genius Class. Student support services include academic advising, counseling, university counseling, child safeguarding, and a monitor system at local QSI schools. QVS is accredited by the Middle States Association and part of Quality Schools International's global network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• QSI Virtual School Online Courses A catalog of over 80 online high school courses for Secondary I–IV students covering English, Mathematics, Science, Cultural Studies, Personal Health, Creative & Applied Arts, and Languages, taught in English and accessible 24/7 across time zones via Canvas.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

Quantifiable outcome

• Students master 100% of course content before advancing to next unit
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Middle States Association (MSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQSI Schools maintain accreditation through the Middle States Association through a continual process of identifying areas for growth and implementing community-supported action plans. MSA reviews QSI's organizational improvement plans and each school undergoes individual accreditation visits.
• College BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll QVS AP courses are audited and approved by the College Board. Teachers complete College Board training for AP courses. QVS participates in AP Capstone Diploma program.
• Canvas (Instructure)coreTechnology or IntegrationCanvas is the Learning Management System used for all QVS courses. Students access course materials, submit assignments, and receive feedback through Canvas.
• Microsoft 365coreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft 365 enables real-time collaboration on assignments, resource sharing, and integrated communication tools. Microsoft Teams is used for student-teacher communication.
• IXL LearningsupportingTechnology or IntegrationIXL offers personalized learning platform covering math and English language arts for high school students.
• LabstersupportingTechnology or IntegrationVirtual lab software allowing students to conduct science experiments in an online environment.
• Quality Schools InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQVS is a nonprofit branch of Quality Schools International. QVS serves students from over 35 QSI schools worldwide through the partnership program. Students can graduate with QSI diploma.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Outschool: Online marketplace offering live, small-group classes for K-12 students, including AP prep, single-course enrichment, and homeschool support. Comparable to QVS's part-time and single-course enrollment options, particularly for international and homeschool families seeking flexible online instruction.
• Laurel Springs School: Private, fully accredited online K-12 school offering college-prep, AP, and flexible enrollment options to U.S. and international students. Comparable to QVS in accreditation posture, full-time/part-time/single-course enrollment, and AP course offerings.
• Stanford Online High School: Selective, accredited online high school for grades 7–12, offering advanced and AP-style coursework to a globally diverse student body. Comparable to QVS in targeting academically rigorous international students through a fully online delivery model with college-prep and AP curricula.
• Dwight Global Online School: Online campus of the Dwight School network offering accredited online high school programs with AP and International Baccalaureate courses to students worldwide. Comparable to QVS in serving internationally mobile families with accredited, English-language online secondary education.
• Crimson Global Academy: Premium online high school offering international curricula and AP courses to students worldwide, built on the same online school model as QVS. Highly comparable — both target internationally mobile families seeking accredited, AP-rich online education, and they often appear in the same set of "global online high school" options.
• International Academy (IA): Online K-12 school offering full-time, part-time, and single-course enrollment to international students, with AP options and flexible scheduling. Comparable to QVS in serving globally mobile and expatriate families through accredited online secondary schooling.

Others

• Edmentum: Provider of online curriculum, AP courses, and supplemental learning programs to K-12 schools and districts. Comparable to QVS at the curriculum/content layer (QVS is a consumer of similar online course content), though Edmentum distributes to schools rather than operating directly to students.

Broad incumbents

• Stride (K12 Inc): One of the largest publicly traded online K-12 education providers in the U.S., offering full-time virtual schooling, AP courses, and supplemental programs. Comparable to QVS as a competitor in the broader online K-12 space, though Stride is primarily U.S.-focused and substantially larger.
• Florida Virtual School (FLVS): Public statewide online K-12 provider offering full-time and individual course enrollment, including AP, to U.S. and select international students. Comparable to QVS in single-course and full-time online learning infrastructure, though publicly funded and U.S.-based.
• Connections Academy: Online K-12 school operator supported by Pearson, offering tuition-free public school programs across U.S. states. Comparable to QVS in delivering full-time virtual schooling with AP options, but primarily a district-funded U.S. model rather than a private international one.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/QSIVirtual
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qsivirtual
• Instagraminstagram.com/qsivirtual

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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