2006-2007
The American International School of Lome (AISL), established in 1967, is a private, coeducational day school offering an educational program to students of all nationalities in prekindergarten through grade 8. An accredited independent study course in conjunction with the University of Nebraska is offered for grades 9 through 12. The students involved in the University of Nebraska program have daily lesson assistance from certified teachers. The first semester begins the fourth week of August and ends in January. The second semester begins in January and ends in mid-June. Grades are issued quarterly.
Organization: A 7-member Board of Directors governs the School. Six of the Board members are elected by the American International School Association, comprised of parents or guardians of students enrolled in the School, and one Board member is appointed by the U.S. Ambassador.
Curriculum: The curriculum is that of a U.S. general academic public school. Course work includes language arts, reading, mathematics, science, health, social studies, art, music, physical education, and computer science. Instruction is in English with French taught as a second language in pre-school through Grade 8. The extra curricular activities include swimming, a variety of art classes, basketball, soccer, volleyball, drama and yearbook. The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accredits the School. The Iowa Test of Basic Skills is given in May of each year to students in grade 8.
Faculty: In the 2006-2007 school year, there are 6 full-time and 4 part-time faculty members.
Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2006-2007 school year, enrollment was 43.
Facilities: The School is housed in a 2-story building with 8 classrooms; a library with approximately 4,000 volumes; art, computer and music rooms; and administrative offices. There is an outdoor basketball/soccer court, a playground, and a covered eating area. A security wall encloses the entire compound.
Finances: In the 2006-2007 school year, about 80% of the School's income derives from regular day school tuition and registration fees. Annual tuition rates are as follows: PK: $1,500 (half-day) and $3,000 (full day); Kdg: $5,000; grades 1-3: $6,000; grades 4-5: $6,500; grades 6-8: $7,000; grades 9-12 $9,450. Registration (nonrefundable) for student: $700, two students (each): $600 and three students or more (each): $500. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)
