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The American School of Warsaw

Web: www.asw.waw.pl
Video Clip: www.cspeaking/warsaw

 

 

 

 

2008-2009
The American School of Warsaw is an independent, coeducational day school which offers an educational program from prekindergarten through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The School was founded in 1953. The school year for elementary and middle school grades comprises 3 trimesters, extending from August 19 to November 21, from November 24 to March 13, and from March 16 to June 10. The high school year comprises 4 reporting periods extending from August 19 to October 10, from October 13 to January 16, from January 19 to March 20 and from March 23 to June 10.

Organization: A 9 member Board of Trustees governs the School, 4 of whom are elected for 2-year terms by an Association comprised of the parent community and sponsors of the School. The chair and vice-chair are appointed by the U.S. Ambassador. The 3 remaining members are appointed by the Board of Trustees. Membership in the Association is automatically conferred on the parents or guardians of children enrolled in the School. The School is not incorporated and is tax-exempt.

Curriculum: The curriculum is college preparatory and is embedded in the U.S. ideals of democratic values, analytical thinking, respect, and appreciation for others and promotes the development of responsible world citizenship. Children are grouped according to age, and the teaching format stresses individualization with class sizes averaging below 20. Instruction is in English, and English-as-a-Second-Language is also offered. French is taught as a foreign language from grade 3, Polish culture and language from grade 1. German, French and Polish are offered in Middle School. Dutch, Polish and Swedish instruction is also offered to native speakers. The school offers a full IB Diploma program in grades 11-12. There is no religious instruction. The School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Council of International Schools. The School is also a member of the International Baccalaureate Organization,theEuropean Council of International Schoolsand the Central and Eastern European Schools Association.

Faculty: In the 2008-2009 school year, there are 108 full-time and 8 part-time faculty members, including 78 U.S. citizens, 16 host-country nationals, and 22 third-country nationals.

Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment was 934 (PK-grade 5: 464; grades 6-8: 216; grades 9-12: 254). Of the total, 243 were U.S. citizens, 224 were host-country nationals, and 467 were third-country nationals. Of the U.S. enrollment, 71 were dependents of U.S. government direct-hire or contract employees, and 172 were dependents of U.S. business or foundation employees, and private U.S. citizens.

Facilities: The School is located in Konstancin on the outskirts of Warsaw. The facilities include 10 hectares of land, with 56+ classrooms, including an early childhood wing. There are 3 computer labs, 7 science labs, 3 music rooms, 5 art rooms, a library, 2 full-sized gymnasiums, a full-service cafeteria, a theater-quality auditorium and a swimming pool. All classrooms have wireless access. There are also multiple playgrounds, a full track, soccer fields, 2 softball fields, and outdoor tennis and basketball courts. Currently in the planning stages is construction of a new building to house a large gymnasium and arts classes.

Finances: In the 2008-2009 school year, about 85% of the School's income derives from regular day school tuition. Annual tuition rates are as follows: PK: $3,200 +18,600 PLN; Kdg: $4,400 + 25,300 PLN; grades 1-5: $4,600 + 26,300 PLN; grades 6-8: $5,400 + 31,300; and grades 9-12: $5,800 + 34,300 PLN. The School also charges a $750 application fee, a $2,750 capital levy fee for new students, and $2,250 capital levy fee for returning students. These fees are payable in U.S. dollars and Polish zloty (PLN). (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)