QEI’s Mission
Our Identity and Purpose
QEI-Durham is a private Christian school dedicated to partnering with parents and the community to provide a holistic, child-centered approach to learning, founded on truth, respect, self-discipline, honor, integrity, and love. These principles permeate the school’s curriculum and are evident in day-to-day interactions between students and their teachers.

QEI’s Vision
Where We’re Going
Our vision is to be the premier private elementary school in the Southeast. The proof that we are on our way to this vision is found in the combination of our students’ classroom successes, personal growth and development, and high scores on nationally standardized tests.

Our Common Purpose
What moves us forward
To develop a student-centered learning community where all students are encouraged to achieve at their maximum ability through a rigorous curriculum, clearly defined standards of performance, and high expectations.

Core Values
QEI’s system works well, because its education environment is infused with the principles of love, truth, respect, self-discipline, honor, integrity, and community service, allowing students and teachers alike to have success in the classroom and as members of the community.

QEI’s Education Fund
QEI’s education fund is supported by an annual golf tournament, a tradition since August 2000. In previous years, the fund has supplement the school’s lunch program, provide transportation for school field trips and outings, supplies, reading and language books for each classroom, and tuition assistance. For more information about the golf tournament, visit the website at QEI Golf Tournament.