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The American School of Antananarivo

Web: www.asamadagascar.org

2008-2009

The American School of Antananarivo (ASA) was founded in September 1969 as an independent, non-sectarian, coeducational day school. The school year comprises 4 quarters extending from late August through mid-June. Its function is to provide an excellent education in an international setting to children through the 12^th grade. The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accredits the ASA through the 12^th grade.

Organization: A five-member Board of Directors governs the School. Four members are elected each April by the parents of the enrolled students. The U.S. Ambassador appoints the fifth member. Each member serves a two-year term. The School is administered by the chief executive officer for the Board, whose title is (C.E.O.) Director.

Curriculum: The curriculum is that of a U.S. academic preparatory school and instruction is in English. The school also provides coursework in French, Spanish, music, art, computers, health, physical education and instruction in English-as-a-Second Language. Advanced Placement courses are offered in the high school.

Faculty: In the 2008-2009 school year, there are 33 faculty members, including 12 U.S. citizens, 5 host-country nationals and 16 third-country nationals.

Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment was 265. Of the total, 75 were U.S. citizens, 33 were host-country nationals, and 157 were third-country nationals. Of the U.S. enrollment, 39 were dependents of U.S. government direct-hire or contract employees and 36 were dependents of private U.S. citizens.

Facilities: The School is located in a residential area approximately 3 miles from downtown Antananarivo. The main campus occupies a two-acre site in Ambodivoanjo-Ivandry, Antananarivo. In addition to the main building, there are twenty-four classrooms, a preschool facility located in a villa ½ km away, media center, two computer labs, a playroom and a playing field. The main building serves as administrative offices with 2 classrooms. There also are well-equipped yards in front of and adjacent to the School for playgrounds. The new library and computer center were opened in September 1997, a game room and a second computer lab were added in 2004.

Finances: For the 2008-2009 school year, about 95% of the School's income derives from tuition. The annual tuition rates are as follows: Romper/Nursery (half day): $3,775; PK: $7,550, Kdg.-grade 4: $11,030; and grades 5-12: $11,810. There is also a yearly registration fee of $250 and a one-time capital levy fee of $3,000. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)