American Overseas School of Rome
Web: www.aosr.org
2008-2009
The American Overseas School of Rome is an independent, coeducational day school for students of all nationalities from prekindergarten through grade 13. The School was founded in 1947. The school year comprises 2 semesters extending from September 4 through January 16 and from January 19 through June 12.
Organization: The School is governed by a 12-member Board of Trustees, elected by the parents or guardians of children enrolled in the School. The School is recognized as a non-profit institution under Italian law and is incorporated in the State of Delaware as tax-exempt under Section 501(c) (3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
Curriculum: The curriculum is that of U.S. general academic, college-preparatory public or private schools. The School has a strong Advanced Placement Program and also prepares students for the International Baccalaureate examinations. The School's testing program includes the College Board's PSAT, SAT/ACH, and Advanced Placement tests, as well as the full complement of IB tests. Instruction is in English. French, Spanish, Latin,Chinese, and Italian are taught as foreign languages. There is no religious instruction. The School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and is the first school to be granted an International Credential from the Middle States Association.
Faculty: In the 2008-2009 school year, there are 78 full-time faculty members, including 46 U.S. citizens, 9 host-country nationals, and 23 third-country nationals.
Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment was 614 (PK-grade 5: 254 and grades 6-13: 360). Of the total, 169 were U.S. citizens, 201 were host-country nationals, and 244 were third-country nationals. Of the U.S. enrollment, 84 were dependents of U.S. government direct-hire or contract employees, 22 of U.S. business and foundation employees, and 63 of other private U.S. citizens.
Facilities: The six-acre suburban campus includes a central quadrangle, shaded by umbrella pines and surrounded by lawns, shrubs, and flowering plants. Five separate buildings and the grounds include 55 classrooms, 4 science laboratories, 4 computer laboratories, a gymnasium, a cafeteria/auditorium, an infirmary, 2 libraries, an outdoor amphi-theater, tennis and basketball courts, and soccer and softball fields.
Finances: For the 2008-2009 school year, about 82% of the School's income derives from tuition. Annual tuition rates are as follows: PK: $12,634; Kdg.: $15,757; grades 1-3: $18,596; grades 4-5: $19,022; grades 6-8: $21,151; grades 9-10: $23,280; grade 11: $23,564; and grades 12-13: $25,126. The School also charges a one-time capital assessment fee of $4,968 per family, a one-time registration fee of $710 per student, and transportation fees of $4,045. Financial aid is available in all grades for all nationalities. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)
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