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American International School of Nouakchott

Web: www.aisn.mr

 

2008-2009
The American International School of Nouakchott (AISN), founded in 1978, is a nonprofit, private, coeducational day school that offers an educational program to students from PK through grade 10 (and ascending into grades 11 and 12 as students are enrolled) AISN no longer has correspondence courses for the high school, but a full high school curriculum, taught by certified and experienced teachers. High school classes are given the appropriate credit hours toward graduation. The school year is comprised of 3 trimesters running from August through November; from December through March; and from April through June.

Organization: The School is governed by a 6-member Board of Directors, 5 of whom are voting members elected by the Parent Association, and one who is a non-voting member appointed by the U.S. Ambassador. At least 3 of the 5 voting members must be U.S. citizens.

Curriculum: The curriculum is based on U.S. stateside standards and is similar to that of most U.S. public schools. The language of instruction is English. In addition to the core subjects of English, mathematics, science, and social studies, French is taught in kindergarten through the high school (as an elective for foreign language). Additionally, special subjects included in the curriculum are: music, art, computer technology, physical education, and Mauritanian or African studies. A remedial teacher is available for students with ELL (English Language Learners) or ESL (English-as-a-Second-Language) or for students with learning disabilities. Current U.S. textbooks are used with the support of visual aids, science equipment, a library, a computer lab, and unusual field trips to interesting local sites. The School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA). The school is one of five schools recently selected to be a part of a pilot program in Africa using MAP (computer standardized assessment) developed by the Northwest Evaluation Association. The data from the test provides information to plan and improve the curriculum and instruction in areas identified.

Faculty: In the 2008-2009 school year, there are 9 full-time faculty members, including 5 U.S. citizens, 2 third-country nationals and 2 host-country national. Two part-time faculty members are French citizens and 1 is South African. All teachers K-12 are certified teachers and over 50% of the faculty have their Masters Degrees in Education.

Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment was 52 (PK-grade 10). Of the total 12 were US citizens, 20 were third-country nationals, and 20 were host-country nationals. Of the U.S. enrollment, 7 were dependents of U.S. government direct-hire employees and 4 were dependents of other U.S. citizens.

Facilities: The main building is constructed in a graceful Moorish style and has two sections connected by the main lobby. It is located on the US Embassy compound. The facility houses 8 classrooms, including a science lab, computer lab, art room; an open-area library, a kitchen, and two administrative offices. There is a small playground for younger children; a small area for basketball and soccer for the older students; and an outdoor stage. The School provides swimming as part of the physical education program, using the US Embassy’s swimming pool during the fall and spring.

Finances: In the 2008-2009 school year, about 80% of the School's income is derived from tuition. The annual tuition rates are as follows: PK: $5,100 and Kindergarten: $6,300; grades 1-12: $13,000. There is a one-time registration fee of $1,000. (All fees are quoted in U. S. dollars.)