Mr. John Gates, Director
Damascus Community School
(SYRIA)
DOS/Management Officer
6110 Damascus Place
Washington, D.C. 20521-6110
Tel: 963-11-333-7737
Fax: 963-11-332-1457
E-mail: dcs@dcssyria.org
Web: www.dcssyria.org
2007-2008
The Damascus Community School (DCS), founded in 1950, is an independent, coeducational day school that offers an American educational program from preschool through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The school year consists of 178 days of instruction and is comprised of four quarters. The dates for each quarter are as follows: 1st quarter August 28 - October 18, 2nd quarter October 21 - December 18, 3rd quarter January 13 - March 19 and 4th quarter March 20- June 10.
Organization: The School is governed by a 9-member Board of Directors.
Curriculum: The curriculum is an American college-preparatory, academic program. Individualized instruction is stressed. Instruction is in English. Arabic and French are taught as foreign languages. Educational diagnosis and limited English-as-a-Second-Language assistance are available when necessary. The School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Faculty: In the 2007-2008 school year, there are 43 full-time and 3 part-time faculty members.
Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2007-2008 school year, enrollment was 385 (PK-grade 12).
Facilities: The School is located on U.S. government property in the center of Damascus and includes 10 buildings housing 40 classrooms and a full library. The facilities include 2 science laboratories; 2 computer laboratories; administrative offices; a gymnasium; an athletic field with running track, and basketball and tennis courts; 2 "big toy" playgrounds; a cafeteria and theater building; and art and music rooms.
Finances: In the 2007-2008 school year, about 90% of the School's income derives from tuition. Annual tuition rates are as follows: PK: $4,400; Kdg.- grade 5: $10,950; grades 6-8: $12,050; and grades 9-12: $13,100. The School also charges a registration fee of $300, entrance fee of $600, testing fee of $200, and a capital levy fee of $1,500. These fees are payable in Syrian pounds for permanent residents of Syria or U.S. dollars. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)
