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The American School of The Hague

Web: www.ash.nl

2008-2009

The American School of The Hague is an independent, coeducational day school, which offers a university-preparatory, U. S. style educational program from Transitional Kindergarten through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The School was founded in 1953. The school year comprises 2 semesters extending from mid-August to mid-June.

Organization: The School is governed by a Board of Trustees, elected for 3-year terms by the parents of students enrolled.

Curriculum: Instruction is in English. The U. S.-based, college preparatory program includes differentiation throughout the Elementary and Middle Schools and the Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Programs in the High School. The School can accommodate a limited number of students with mild learning differences or disabilities. The learning support offered is complementary to the mainstream classroom. French, Dutch, German, and Spanish are offered as second languages. There is no religious instruction. A broad program of extracurricular activities is offered. The School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and by the Council of International Schools.

Faculty: In the 2008-2009 school year, there are 119 full-time and 21 part-time faculty members. Of the total, 85 are U.S. citizens, 20 host-country national, and 35 third-country nationals. Faculty members are experienced, certified teachers with one or more advanced degrees.

Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment was 1,100 (TK-grade 4: 366; grades 5-8: 342; and grades 9-13: 392). Of the total, 450 were U.S. citizens, 110 host-country nationals, and 540 third-country nationals. Of the U.S. enrollment, 77 were dependents of U.S. government direct-hire or contract employees.

Facilities: The School building, a wireless-networked, single-unit campus, features over 80 instructional areas, 10 science labs, 15 dedicated and mobile technology/media units; 5 music/movement classrooms, studio spaces for art, photography and multi-media, 4 gymnasia and a double Sport Hall, a 410-seat theatre, 3 libraries and two 300-seat cafeterias. The 11 acre campus includes age-appropriate playgrounds and soccer and baseball fields.

Finances: In the 2008-2009 school year, about 96% of the School's income derives from tuition. Annual tuition rates are as follows: Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten: €13,325; Elementary School (Gr.1-4): €13,325; Middle School (Gr. 5-8): €15,225; High School (Gr. 9-13): €16,200. In addition, there is a one-time enrollment fee of €3,200 and an annual capital levy fee of €2,300 per year. (All fees are quoted in euros.)