The school has offered the International Award to students since 2003. Over this time its popularityhas grown steadily, with around 80 students now reqistered on the programme.

There are three levels in which youngsters can participate:

BRONZE
for those over 14 (Year 10) The minimum period of participation to gain this Award is 6 months

SILVER
for those over 15 (Year 11). The minimum period of participation to gain this Award is 6 months if they have completed the Bronze award

GOLD
for those over 16 (Year 12 and 13). The minimum period of participation to gain this Award is 12 months if they have completed the silver award.

Existing QIS students can download an application form to join the school's International Award here.