Accreditation
Middle States Association
In April 2022, Quality Schools International and all existing QSI schools achieved accreditation as a school system through the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA)! Working toward the Achieving Excellence System-Wide accreditation encouraged QSI to reflect on where we are now and where we want to be in 5-7 years. QSI schools will maintain accreditation through a continual process of identifying areas for growth and implementing community-supported action plans to achieve the growth targets. You can find our four primary objectives, action plans, self-study and our Official Notice of Accreditation on the QSI website at https://www.qsi.org/why-qsi/accreditation.
The Middle States Association (MSA) is a worldwide leader in accreditation and school improvement. For over 125 years, Middle States has been helping school leaders establish and reach their goals, develop strategic plans, promote staff development, and advance student achievement.
Affiliations
International Baccalaureate®
Kyiv International School is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to participate in the IB Diploma Program. Unlike traditional IB schools, Kyiv International School is unique in that learning incorporates Mastery Learning concepts (competency-based learning) into the IB Curriculum.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a global leader in international education—developing inquiring, knowledgeable, confident, and caring young people.
The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) is recognized and respected by the world’s leading universities, and evidence suggests that higher rates of DP students go on to university and higher education study than non-IB students.
Advance Placement (AP) Diploma™ Program
Kyiv International School is authorized by the College Board to offer a wide variety of Advanced Placement courses. Advanced Placement program students may select from a certain number of on-campus courses or choose from other online options.
The Advanced Placement (AP) Program provides high school students with the opportunity to enrol in college-level courses and sit for corresponding exams. Participating in AP coursework during high school may provide students with a competitive edge when transitioning to college.
NWEA MAP Growth
The NWEA “Measures of Academic Progress” (MAP) is Kyiv International School standard screening for students which will assist with understanding child's academic level. Using MAP Growth as part of a comprehensive and balanced assessment plan, teachers can confidently tailor instruction to challenge every student, whether they are below, at, or above grade level.
MAP Growth, part of the Growth Activation Solution from NWEA, is the most trusted and innovative assessment for measuring achievement and growth in K–12 math, reading, language usage, and science. It provides teachers with accurate, actionable evidence to help inform instructional strategies regardless of how far students are above or below grade level.
CEESA
Kyiv International School is a member of the Central and Eastern European Schools Association (CEESA). A unique offering of association is that CEESA sponsors student activities, focusing on a variety of academic and non-academic areas, and a full schedule of sports events.
The Central & Eastern European Schools Association (CEESA) was founded as a result of the growth of American and International Schools in Central and Eastern Europe. CEESA aims to promote excellence in education, foster collaboration among member schools, and provide professional development opportunities for educators.