Inter-American Academy
Web: www.interamerican.edu.ec
2008-2009
The Inter-American Academy is a private, nonprofit, coeducational day school which offers a U.S. educational program from nursery through grade 12. The School was founded in April 1979 to serve the international community of Guayaquil. The school year comprises 2 semesters extending from early August to mid-December and from early January to late May or early June.
Organization: The School is governed by a 7-member Board of Directors elected from the Inter-American Cultural Association which is composed of parents or guardians of students attending the school.
Curriculum: The curriculum is that of a standard U.S. elementary and high school. Instruction is in English. Spanish is required of every student and is taught as a foreign language; however, fluency in the language is sought. Special English-as-a-Second Language classes are offered to those students whose level of proficiency is low. Art, physical education, technology and music are offered as part of the curriculum. The School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Faculty: In the 2008-2009 school year, there are 26 full-time and 2 part-time faculty members, including 15 U.S. citizens, 10 host-country nationals, and 3 third-country nationals.
Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment was 211. Of the total, 52 were U.S. citizens, 67 were host-country nationals and 92 were third-country nationals, representing 24 other countries. Of the U.S. enrollment, 22 were dependents of U.S. government direct-hire or contract employees, and 30 of other private national or international companies.
Facilities: The School is located on a beautiful campus in the Puerto Azul sector. The 9 buildings house a cafeteria, 31 classrooms including science and computer laboratories, a library, locker rooms, and a fitness center. The contemporary facility has ample outdoor recreational space including 2 soccer fields, a covered multi-purpose area and playground, and a basketball/volleyball court.
Finances: In the 2008-2009 school year, about 87% of the School's income derives from tuition. Annual tuition rates are as follows: 2-year-old half-day nursery: $2,280; 3-year-old full day nursery: $3,240; PK: $5,590; Kdg.: $7,630; grades 1-5: $9,170; grades 6-8: $9,320; and grades 9-12: $10,680. Registration is included in the amounts listed for tuition. A one-time capitalization fee of $2,800 per student is charged. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)
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