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TriniDAD AnD TObAGO

QSI International School of Trinidad

trinidad and tobago’s for your child to be successful. We use student- the school’s Director Natalie Barboza has hit the
beauty based approaches that enrich and assist students to ground running.
be the best that they can be, in any given subject
I think that we can all agree that after a long matter. Overall, QSI Trinidad provides exceptional When I questioned several students why they
day of helping the community, we just want to teachers to help meet the needs of the students— liked QSI Trinidad and Tobago, they stated that
kick our shoes off and relax, or as they say here in academically, socially, and emotionally. they enjoyed the “closeness,” or the feeling of
Trinidad and Tobago, “Lime.” When asked what family and friendship within the school. Students
makes living in Trinidad and Tobago enjoyable, Teachers use a variety of informal and formal also mentioned that they enjoyed the after-school
the majority of teachers mention that they enjoy assessments to measure student growth. One activities that were offered, such as piano, drama,
the beautiful nature of the island. As one of the specific way in meeting student growth at QSI soccer, and chess. I must say this is the best part
newest schools within QSI, its location in the Trinidad, is through a form of instruction we call of being a parent at QSI Trinidad. It’s convenient
Caribbean offers fantastic views, beaches, weather, “enrichment.” and reliable. I do not have to rush through traffic to
and wildlife. take my children to different activities at different
Enrichment period occurs three times a week. locations. QSI Trinidad offers these activities on
It`s not uncommon to see giant green iguanas On Mondays, we focus on reading, on Wednesdays campus for their students.
and flocks of green parrots, or to find ripe avocados
or cocoa pods from a cocoa tree on the school
grounds here in Trinidad and Tobago. The school
is located between two beautiful lush green hills on
2.5 acres of land, with plenty of space for children
to run and play. The beauty of Trinidad and Tobago QSI International School of Trinidad is a private, non-profit institution that opened
is not only in the creation that you wake up to, but in 2016. It offers a high-quality education in the English language for children
it is in the lives of those with whom we interact from Preschool through Secondary, and includes students from the international
with each day. From the moment you enter the
school grounds, you feel a wave of peace that no business community and the Trinidad community. The warm and welcoming
other school provides. This peace brings a sense of school community makes it an ideal place to receive a quality education from QSI.
humility, kindness, openness, and uniqueness—
that everyone belongs to this one happy family
known as QSI International School of Trinidad.
QSI Trinidad has opened many opportunities for mathematics, and Fridays QSI’s success orientations. In a nutshell, teacher morale is high, students
expatriate students to enjoy living overseas, while During each 45-minute period, the students are are engaged and enjoy learning, parents are pleased
feeling like they haven’t left home. split into age groups (5- through 11-year-olds) with the after-school activities that are being offered,
according to where they need additional time to and there is still potential for so much more. We are
There is a price to pay when living in paradise. improve on a specific skill to enhance the quality of grateful that QSI Trinidad opened their doors for
The cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is understanding. The enrichment groups are changed our children to learn and be successful while living
expensive compared with other QSI locations. every six weeks with a new focused skill and overseas. We are excited for what we would call
Regarding safety and security, we are always aware objective. This additional 45-minute enrichment ‘Potential’ to unfold in its entirety.
of our surroundings. QSI Trinidad is secured, period allows students to bridge the gaps that they
with two guarded entrances, and full-time guards need bridged, to help advance them to the next level
while students are attending school. If we were to of understanding. In creating enrichment groups,
compare the safety concerns, it would be as if you we use data from NWEA MAP scores, teacher
were living in the inner city of a major American recommendations, and students’ current work. The
city such as Houston, Texas. beauty of enrichment class periods is that no matter
how big or how small the need is, we meet those
Personally, I enjoy the impressive sunset or academic needs for students to be successful.
a spectacular ocean view of clouds and water. It’s
incredible how the beauty of this island can melt
away the challenges and difficulties of a hard day’s
work, and help you unwind. QSI trinidad and tobago
‘Potential’

I walked into the new building, with boxes
data to Instruction piled on top of each other, whiteboards that needed
to be mounted, and the chatter and clanging of
Our goal is to provide your child with a highly construction workers putting the finishing touches
qualified educational experience through mastery on the new QSI International School of Trinidad
learning and performance-based assessments, by and Tobago building, and one word came to mind:
providing a caring and supportive environment ‘Potential.’ Although the school is still in its infancy,