International School of Islamabad
Web: www.isoi.edu.pk
2008-2009
The International School of Islamabad (ISOI) is a private, coeducational, college-preparatory day school, offering an American curriculum to students of over 38 nationalities. Founded in 1965, the School operates on a semester system.
Organization: The School is governed by a 9-member Board of Directors, 7 of whom are elected for 2-year terms by members of the International School of Islamabad Society, the sponsor of the School. The remaining 2 are appointees of the U.S. Ambassador. Membership in the Society is automatically conferred on members of the academic staff and on the parents or guardians of children enrolled in the School. The School is not incorporated in the United States, but is registered under the Societies Act XXI of 1960 in Pakistan.
Curriculum: The curriculum for grades KG1-5 are self-contained with specialized faculty who teach art, foreign languages, music, technology, Host Nation, and physical education. Additionally, band and choir are offered in grades 4-5. Grades 6-8 are semi-departmentalized with teaching teams at each grade level. The curriculum emphasizes the following subjects: English, math, science, foreign languages, art, social studies, music, technology, and physical education. Grades 9-12 provide a rigorous 4-year college-preparatory program with some general education curricula, as well as 12 Advanced Placement courses. The School also offers special English Language Learners classes and provides limited support for children with mild learning difficulties. The School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Faculty: In the2008-2009 school year, there are 49 faculty members and 4 administrators, including 21 U.S. citizens, 11 host-country nationals, and 17 third-country nationals. Of the total staff, 43%hold Bachelor’s degrees, 55% Master’s degrees, and 2% Doctorate degrees. The School’s total student to staff ratio is 9:1.
Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment was 355 (Kdg. I-grade 12). Of the total, 12% are North American, 29% are Pakistani, and 59% are from other countries around the world. Of the 43 U.S.-citizen students, all are dependents of private U.S. citizens. There are 21 students in the class of 2009.
Facilities: The School is located on 23+ acres on the outskirts of Islamabad. The campus includes elementary school, middle school, and high school quads, a gymnasium, an auditorium, an open-air theater, a physical education center, tennis courts, a climbing wall, running track, playing fields, swimming pool, two libraries and four technology centers.
Finances: In the 2008-2009 school year, about 87% of the School's income derives from tuition. Annual tuition rates are as follows: K1: $4,950; K2-grade 5: $14,974; and grades 6-12: $15,614. The School charges a capital assessment fee of $3,966 applicable to all new students, KG2 through grade 12. This is a one-time, nonrefundable registration fee which provides funds for technology equipment, capital equipment, and building projects. A registration fee of $150 is to be paid prior to the evaluation of any application or testing of any new student. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)
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