Ашхабадская международная школа: Образование для детей всех национальностей.

International school in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Director : Dr. Jodi Burnside. The Ashgabat International School is an international school in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Founded by QSI (Quality Schools International) in 1994, it is a private, non profit, coeducational, day school which offers an educational program from a 3 to 4 year old program through high school for students of all nationalities. High school students may take courses by distance learning through Quality Schools International Distance Learning. School staff monitors all distance learning courses.

Ashgabat International School is located on a five hectare campus directly behind the American Embassy's new embassy compound under construction in the Berzengi district of Ashgabat. The school neighbors the National Museum and overlooks the city of Ashgabat. The school is a three storey building with thirty classrooms, an elementary and secondary school library, two computer laboratories, teacher workroom, and office space. The building is earthquake safe, equipped with a fire alarm system, and includes a sophisticated water purification system. The fenced campus includes a grassed playing field, a running track, two tennis courts, a football field, and an indoor gymnasium. The school also has a cafeteria with a stage which is used for concerts, competitions, and other such events.

The curriculum is provided in English for Language Arts, Writing, Mathematics, Cultural Studies (history, geography, economics, and political science), Science, Art, Music, and Physical Education. Intensive English classes are provided to students who need additional help with English. Computer use is integrated across the curriculum using two computer labs (one for secondary and another one for elementary students). French, Spanish, as well as Russian as a foreign language are offered. Class sizes are big. A full four year secondary program is offered. If selected secondary courses are not offered by school and are needed for graduation, these courses can be acquired through distance learning programs from Quality Schools International with little additional cost to the parents. All distance learning programs are closely monitored and proctored by North American and European certified Ashgabat International School teachers.