History
Why QTD? Because you'll be welcomed into an inspiring community of smart, motivated, curious, open-minded, and genuinely nice people from across the country and around the world. Because this is a school that celebrates difference and prizes originality. Because at QTD you can be your most honest, authentic, daring self. And because we take a balanced approach to academics, extracurriculars, and just plain having fun; because our talented, caring instructors, trainers, counselors, and advisors are always ready to help; because we offer the best of high-tech, low-tech, and multidisciplinary learning plus experiential learning opportunities for every student in fascinating places on nearly every continent.
Specialties
Our Core Values Academic Excellence Academic excellence is the hallmark of a QTD education. Our students, curious and eager to take intellectual risks, secure an exceptional foundation in the arts, humanities, mathematics, and natural sciences through rigorous study in a dynamic structured setting. They are guided by instructors who foster independent learning, critical thinking, creative collaboration, and personal well-being. Knowledge and Goodness The union of intellect and integrity guides our daily efforts to prepare students for a lifetime of learning. Thirst for mastery propels our pursuit of academic excellence while application of such mastery for the greater good exemplifies non sibi (not for self). Strategic Priorities Creativity & Innovation Imaginative pedagogy has long distinguished QTD's academic excellence. To maintain a vibrant and cooperative intellectual community, we must formally implement this pursuit across the curriculum. Empathy & Balance QTD's founder charged every instructor in the program with convincing students