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Schutz American School

Web: www.schutzschool.org.eg

 

 

2008-2009

The Schutz American School is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational day school which offers an educational program from Pre-Kindergarten for 3 year olds through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The School was founded in 1924. The school year comprises 2 semesters extending from late August through mid-June.

Organization: The School is governed by a 13-member self-perpetuating School Board, serving renewable 3-year terms.

Curriculum: The curriculum is that of U.S. general academic and college-preparatory public schools. The School's testing program includes PSAT, SAT, Advanced Placement, and Measures of Academic Progress (MAP). Instruction is in English. French is taught as foreign languages beginning in grade 5, and Arabic is taught as both a native and foreign language beginning in kindergarten. The School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Council of International Schools.

Faculty: In the 2008-2009 school year, there are 39 full-time and 5 part-time faculty members, including 26 U.S. citizens, 11 host-country nationals, and 7 third-country nationals. The administrative team is comprised of a Head of School, Lower School Principal, Upper School Principal, and Dean of Students.

Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment was 254 (Pre-K 3-grade 6: 151; grades 7-12: 103). Of the total, 64 were U.S. citizens, 122 were host-country nationals, and 68 were third-country nationals. Of the U.S. enrollment, 2 were dependents of U.S. government direct-hire or contract employees, 25 were dependents of U.S. business or foundation employees and the other 37 were dependents of private U.S. citizens.

Facilities: The school operates on 2 campuses - one for the lower school (PreK-grade 6) and one for the upper school (grades 7-12). Athletic facilities include lit courts for tennis, basketball and volleyball, a swimming pool, and a gymnasium/weight room. Other facilities include an auditorium with theater capabilities, two conference rooms, a large multi-purpose room, 2 libraries, 2 computer laboratories, an art center, a cafeteria, and a snack bar.

Finances: In the 2008-2009 school year, about 95% of the School's income derives from regular day school tuition and registration fees. Annual tuition rates are as follows: pre-kindergarten 3 & 4: $3,850; kindergarten: $8,250; grades 1-4: $9,350; grades 5-8: $11,242; and grades 9-12: $11,824. The School also charges a one-time registration fee of $2,000, an annual technology fee of $125, and an annual facilities fee of $200. The School also charges an optional bus fee and an optional lunch fee. All fees are payable in U.S. dollars. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)