Why QSI - American Inernational School of Monrovia?

ACS was founded over fifty years ago in Monrovia to serve the growing expatriate community, eventually expanding to 400+ students from more than 40 countries. It closed in 1989 due to the civil war. AISM reopened in 2007 with strong support from alumni, Liberians, and U.S. Ambassador Booth, signaling renewed stability in Liberia. Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf also supported the reopening. In October of 2025, AISM’s stakeholders voted to have the school become part of Quality Schools International, officially beginning a new phase in the school’s existence. Today, AISM is an independent, non‑profit, co‑educational day school in Congotown, accredited by MSA and grounded in a strong, supportive community.

Facility
The school sits on a 6‑acre gated campus in a residential area five miles from downtown Monrovia. Classrooms are large, air‑conditioned, renovated, and equipped with wireless technology and flat screens, with a new science wing recently added. Facilities include two playgrounds, a large gym, a regulation soccer field, and a canteen offering healthy meals. The campus features landscaped gardens and seating areas for study and relaxation.

Academic Program
The academic program uses a Performance-Based/Mastery Learning approach to education. This model ensures mastery of specific skills and knowledge involving both individual and group instruction. The educational philosophy is founded upon the premises that:
1) All students can succeed.
2) Success breeds success.
3) It is the responsibility of the school to provide the conditions for success.

Curriculum
The curriculum includes English (reading, grammar, composition, and spelling), Mathematics (basic skills up to university preparation), Cultural Studies (history, geography, economics, political science), Science (physical, life, and earth), Art, Music, Technolgy, and Physical Education. Intensive English support is offered to students that need it. Second language acquisition is offered in French. The school seeks to provide students with an appreciation for the rich culture and history of Liberia. Materials and equipment are up to date and of high quality. Class sizes are small, and the faculty is made up of highly qualified and experienced teachers.