International School of Aruba
Web: www.isaruba.com
2008-2009
The International School of Aruba (ISA) is a nonprofit, coeducational English-language, college preparatory, day school, enrolling approximately 160 students in PK (Montessori Program) through grade 12. The School’s purpose-built campus is located in the Wayaca residence area across from the airport. ISA students represent 25 nationalities, primarily representing the United States (26%), Aruba/Dutch (41%) and other countries (33%). First languages of our students primarily include English, Dutch, Spanish and Papiamento.
Organization: ISA is governed by a 7-member Board composed of representatives of International Schools Services, Princeton, New Jersey. The School is located in Aruba and is a nonprofit foundation.
Curriculum: The American-based curriculum is that of U.S. academic and college preparatory public schools. The program strives to enable its students to achieve their highest possible level of intellectual, social and personal development and includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses in Spanish, English, calculus, sciences, as well as APEX courses. The maximum class size is 22. Instruction is in English, but students may also study Spanish and Dutch. Students in the secondary grades carry up to 8 courses through the school year. Most of the School’s graduates go on to universities in the United States and Canada. The School has been fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1990.
Faculty: In the 2008-2009 school year, there are 25 faculty members, including 11 U.S. citizens, 6 host-country nationals, and 8 third-country nationals. In addition to the teaching staff, the faculty includes a school counselor, a librarian, an ESL specialist, a business manager, an executive secretary, and a U.S. trained, U.S. certified chief administrator. Most staff members have previous international experience in education and 60% have Master’s degrees.
Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment was 150 students in PK (Montessori) through grade 12. Of the total, 39 were U.S. citizens, 61 were host-country nationals and 50 were third-country nationals.
Facilities: The campus is designed to serve 250 students, with a new air-conditioned purpose built facility. The School grounds include open soccer and softball fields, a basketball court, a playground and a volleyball court under a covered gymnasium, as well as 4 large gazebo shelters.
Finances: In the 2008-2009 school year, approximately 95% of the School's income derived from tuition. Annual tuition rates are as follows: Montessori ½ day program: $7,193; Montessori full day program- grade 5: $12,735; grades 6-8: $13,609; grades 9-12: $15,706. Air-conditioned bus service and books are included in the tuition. Fees are payable in Aruban Florin. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)
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