QSI: International School of Sarajevo is fully accredited (Elementary through Secondary) by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges of America (MSA). Below is a copy of the accreditation letter.

ACCREDITATION RECOMMENDATION

As a Validation Team we are asked to make an accreditation recommendation to the Committee on Institution-Wide Accreditation at the conclusion of our visit. Our four person team has unanimously concluded that:

1) The school has clearly defined appropriate objectives.
2) The school has established conditions under which they can be achieved.
3) The school is working toward achieving the objectives now.
4) The school should be able to continue to do so for the foreseeable future.

In addition, the Validation Team believes that QSI International School of Sarajevo has shown evidence that each of the following Accreditation for Growth parameters are in place.

A Focus on Student Performance and Growth
There is a focus on student performance and school improvement efforts are aimed at student learning, student performance, and student results.

A Culture of Accountability in Student Performance
The objectives are measurable, there is a viable internal monitoring process, and an accountability system for monitoring the accomplishment of the action plans has been developed.

A Planning Ethic
The school is engaged in a continuous clarification of its unique mission, beliefs, and expected student performance objectives. The school is action-oriented as shown by the development of long-term strategic action plans that integrate program, services, facilities, and support to address growth needs.

Commitment to Continuous Improvement
The school is committed to continuous evaluation, an annual review process, peer review, and a dynamic process with the flexibility to modify action plans.

Involvement of Representative Constituents
There is a climate of inclusiveness and evidence exists of the involvement and collaboration of stakeholders in the planning process.

The Validation Team will be pleased to recommend continued accreditation for QSI International School of Sarajevo.

CONCLUSION
From the personal reception by the school director at the airport, to the welcome baskets in the hotel rooms, the Validation Team enjoyed the company and camaraderie of the QSIS school community. The personal interactions of the community with the Team were indicative of what the Team believes is the ethos of the school.

The Validation Team congratulates the QSI International School of Sarajevo administration, staff, Planning Team, Advisory Council, students and parents for the commitment and hard work that went into the production of the Planning Document. The analysis of the accreditation standards and the development of the measurable student performance objectives and their subsequent action plans demonstrate a culture of planning and growth.

The accreditation standards, which are a requirement for accreditation, have each been met.

VALIDATION TEAM ROSTER

CHAIRPERSON
Mr. James Swetz
Director
American International School of Zagreb
Zagreb, Croatia

TEAM MEMBERS
Mrs. Kate Brundage
Library Media Specialist
Dhahran Hills School
Saudi Aramco Schools
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Mr. Mark David Reynolds
Department Chair, Computer Science
American College of Sofia
Sofia, Bulgaria

Ms. Jennifer Wirth
Mathematics Teacher
American Community School
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates