In order to enroll your child, please click on the following link.

It will take you to a different site where you can complete online enrollment. Do note that you will need to have your Sycamore username and password prior to enrolling.

GDQ has organized all its library books within a web-site called LibraryThing. The picture below effectively illustrates how to search on that site. You can click on the image (or use the Library / Search menu option above) to go to LibraryThing.

For advanced search instructions click here

Type in a title or an author and click "search" below to do a quick search...

Note that a quick search only tells you the title of the book^* -- if you want to know the Dewey number or any other details on the book you will need to use the LibraryThing search capabilities (see the other Library menu options for more details).

Alternatives to Quick Search:

• You can click HERE to go to LibraryThing for more search options
• You can click HERE if you prefer to start your LibraryThing search on the GDQ profile page.

^*Actually if you click on the TITLE of the book (NOT the picture!) then it will take you to LibraryThing on a page called the "Work Details". From there you can click on the "Book Details" and then look for "Dewey" to find the classification. But this is complicated -- if you need the Dewey classification then it is much easier to just use the search capabilities within LibraryThing.

Are YOU interested in teaching internationally? GDQ International Christian School offers a full K-12 program and is looking for well qualified educators with a vibrant evangelical faith to fill the following positions:

GRADES K-8 / BRITISH YEARS 1-9

• Grade 5 (British Year 6)
• Literacy (Grades 6-8 / British Years 7-9)
• French (Grades 6-8)
• Bible (Grade 8 / British Year 9)

GRADES 9-12 / BRITISH YEARS 10-13

• English Language/ Literature (Grades 9-12 / British Years 10-13 (Cambridge IGCSE and AP curriculum experience desirable but non-essential)
• US History
• Physical Education
• Bible (Bible basics, Old and New Testament Survey, Apologetics)

GENERAL NEEDS K-12

• Art Teacher (Grades K-12)
• Music Teacher (Grades 9-12)
• ESL Teacher (We are looking for a qualified teacher, committed to working as a team player, capable of coming alongside the classroom / subject teachers to help students with English as an academic language.)
• Recruiter (Details available on request)
• Personnel / Human Resources manager
• Career Advisor / Guidance Counselor (It is not necessary for the individual filling this position to live in Albania. We are looking for an individual who would assist our high school students as they prepare for graduation and beyond.

Must be willing to

• Commit to working in a multi-cultural classroom.
• Be flexible in using a multi-national curriculum with a commitment to achieving GDQ's high academic standards.
• Commit to the challenge and privilege of serving in a mixed culture teaching faculty.
• Raise a percentage of their financial resources.

To learn more about GDQ and these positions, follow the link http://www.gdqschool.org/staffing/application to submit an initial enquiry.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Our mission statement is 'educating international children to have maximum influence for the glory of God in their lifetime.'

We trust you will enjoy your visit. Feel free to contact us or better still, if you are ever in the area, come and see us in action. We love to receive visitors!

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Most of the minor roads in Tirana still need to be mapped by Google hence the use of the satellite image displayed here. If you are having trouble reading this map or if you need more specific directions to GDQ International Christian School, please fill in the form in the Contact Us section and we will be pleased to help.

GDQ’s founders were among the first missionary families in Albania after the fall of communism in 1991. The school started with six preschoolers and one teacher. As the missionary community quickly grew, the need arose for a larger, yet affordable program. GDQ began in the fall of 1993, encouraged by God's obvious intervention. Through the generosity of many organizations and individuals, the school rented a building. The school relied on skilled volunteers to refurbish the building; acquired the necessary equipment, supplies, and materials; and most importantly, secured qualified teachers.

Our high school program found its start in 2004 as a cooperative with three families whose children graduated from GDQ’s K-8 program. With the student population continuing to grow, the high school leadership team began integrating various programs to best meet the educational needs of these students.  In 2009, the high school cooperative began a joint venture with GDQ and brought grade 9 under the leadership of the GDQ Board of Directors.  Grades 10-12 followed in 2010 with the Albanian Ministry of Education formally acknowledging GDQ International Christian School’s K-12 program.

The Name

GDQ is proud to take its name from Gjerasim D. Qiriazi, an influential Albanian patriot and evangelical Christian of the late 19th century. He established the first school for girls in Albania, seeking to build Christian principles into the next generation of mothers, whom he regarded the most influential people in Albanian society. Qiriazi (1858-94) endured political and spiritual persecution but remained faithful to his convictions.