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American International School of Mozambique

Web: www.aism-moz.com

2008-2009

The American International School of Mozambique, founded in 1990, is an independent, coeducational day school offering an American-style educational program in English from PK through grade 12. The school year begins in mid-August and ends in mid-June.

Organization: The School is governed by a 7-member Board of Directors, 6 of whom are elected by the AISM Association and one appointed by the U.S. Ambassador.

Curriculum: The School offers the International Baccalaureate: Primary Years Program (PYP) and Middle Years Program (MYP) and Diploma Program. The PYP for students in the Early Learning Center – grade 5 focuses on the development of the whole child, addressing social, emotional, physical, cultural and intellectual needs organized around six themes. The MYP, currently for students in grades 6-8, is organized around a set of perspectives that provide an interconnected framework for learning in all major disciplines. The Diploma Program (DP) for students in grades 11-12 offers a broad and balanced curriculum with emphasis on critical thinking, intercultural understanding and respect for others. AISM is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools with authorization in IB DP and candidacy in PYP and MYP.

Faculty: In school year 2008-2009, there are 53 academic staff, including a director, 2 principals, a school counselor, and coordinators for community service, activities, and sports, 23 of whom are U.S. citizens, 4 host-country nationals and 26 third-country nationals.

Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment was 415 students including 76 U.S. citizens, 73 host-country nationals, and 266 third-country nationals.

Facilities: The primary and secondary buildings house administration, ESL, support services, music, art, technology, libraries, and a total of 32 classrooms. The elementary school library is fully automated and contains more than 10,000 volumes. The secondary library is designed specifically to support scholarly research required by the IBO Diploma Program. AISM supports two technology centers, classroom computers and mobile labs with permanent access to Internet. Sports and recreational facilities include a 25-meter outdoor swimming pool, a covered sports court, playgrounds, and soccer field. A cafeteria provides daily lunch and snacks.

Finances: For the 2008-2009 school year, tuition rates are as follows: ELC(3): $4,500; ELC(4): $8,250; Kdg – 5: $10,500, 6-8: $12,000; 9-10: $13,600; 11-12: $14,100. Due upon admission are a $3,000 new student fee and a $150 testing fee. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)