Minsk International School, a private non-profit institution that opened in September of 1993, offers high quality education in the English language for students from five years through fifteen years of age. The School is located in a wing of a Belarusian public school building near the city center of Minsk. The facility includes 6 classrooms, a library, and a computer laboratory. A swimming pool, located nearby, as well as a track and playing field, are used for physical education classes.

The school's educational philosophy, which includes a personalized approach to instruction, leads to teaching for mastery. We believe in success for all students. We seek to create a positive learning environment since we believe a child learns more if he enjoys his learning experience.

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE of the school is to meet the needs of the children in Minsk who require this type of education with a view to continuing their education in their home countries with a minimum of adjustment problems. This program is also offered to Belarus citizens who seek this education with a view to higher studies outside of Belarus. In addition to its scholastic goals, the school endeavors to provide its students with knowledge of Belarus.

THE CURRICULUM includes English (reading, grammar, composition, keyboarding, and spelling), mathematics, cultural studies (history, geography, economics, etc.), science, computer literacy, art, music, and physical education as part of the regular program. Intensive English Classes are available based upon student placement testing. Russian is taught as a foreign language. After school activities are offered (Computer Club, Basketball Volleyball). Textbooks are loaned to students without charge.