Brazil, Sao Paulo: The American Elementary and High School
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Graded School - The American School of Sao Paulo
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Graded School -The American School of Sao Paulo is a private, coeducational day school, founded in 1920, which offers a full college-preparatory educational program from preschool through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The school year comprises 2 semesters extending from August to mid-December and from January to mid-June.
2008-2009
Organization: The School is governed by a 12-member Board of Directors appointed for 2-year terms by the Board itself. The School is administered by the superintendent and arranged into 3 divisions, each one administered by a principal. The School is recognized and registered in Brazil and in the United States.
Curriculum: The curriculum is that of a U.S. college preparatory school with strong academic emphasis. All students are enrolled in the American Diploma program. The International Baccalaureate Diploma is also offered, completed by approximately 40% of the students. The School is a test center for U.S. standardized tests including PSAT, SAT, and ACT. English is the language of instruction. Provision is made throughout the curriculum for students with exceptional abilities, and specialists in learning disabilities and ESL assist students in coping with the demands of the classroom. All educational programs are supported by counseling services. Extracurricular activities add to the well-rounded curriculum. The School is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Faculty: In the 2008-2009 school year, there are 131 full time and 3 part time faculty members, including 49 U.S. citizens, 68 host-country nationals and 18 third-country nationals.
Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment was 1,160 (PS: 175; grades 1-5: 390; grades 6-8: 250 and grades 9-12: 345). Of the total, 290 were U.S. citizens, 500 were host-country nationals and 370 were third-country nationals, representing 37 other countries. Of the U.S. enrollment, 17 were dependents of U.S. government direct-hire employees, 135 of U.S. business and foundation employees, 12 of religious organization employees, and 126 of other private U.S. citizens.
Facilities: Located on a 16.5-acre campus, the School has excellent facilities that include 4 gymnasiums, a 450-seat auditorium, 2 libraries, a large cafeteria, 10 computer laboratories, 3 learning resource centers, and ample physical education and recreational areas. The School has outstanding technological resources, as well as a modern and highly sophisticated Lemann-Tully Arts Center.
Finances: In the 2008-2009 school year, about 93% of the School’s income derives from tuition. Annual tuition rates are set in local currency, currently equal to: PS: $15,900; Kdg.-grade 5: $21,400; grades 6-8: $26,800; and grades 9-12: $28,600. A registration fee of $175 and an entrance fee of $14,600 for the first child, and $10,950 for each sibling are also charged. Fees are payable in local currency. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars at the September 30, 2008 rate.)
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