American School Kolkata
Web: www.askolkata.org
2007-2008
The American School Kolkata (ASK) is a new international elementary school, founded in 2007, offering an American curriculum program for the elementary grades. ASK offers a U.S.-style educational program for American and international students who are temporarily residents in India. ASK has been established with the support of the U.S. Department of State's Office of Overseas Schools, the U.S. Embassy New Delhi and the American Embassy School, New Delhi. Non-US passport holders must meet the criteria established by the Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs.
Organization: The School is governed by the Board of Directors of the American Embassy School, New Delhi. There is an Advisory Board that is composed of the U.S. Consul General, the Management Officer, two parent members, and the Head Teacher (in a non-voting capacity).
Curriculum: The curriculum follows an American curriculum in conjunction with the American Embassy School. Instruction is in English and the majority of materials are imported from the United States. Core subjects include language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies in the elementary grades. There are also specialized classes for art, health and PE, swimming, yoga, music, technology, and Indian Studies.
Faculty: In the 2007-2008 school year, there are two full-time faculty members, of whom both are U.S.-trained and certified with advanced degrees. The student/teacher ratio is 2.5:1.
Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2007-2008 school year, enrollment was 5. Grade levels offered for the 2008-2009 school year will be K-6.
Facilities: The main classroom includes teaching space, a library, computer lab and storage/kitchen facilities. The classroom is air-conditioned. The students at ASK have access to 10-meter pool and an extensive play area.
Finances: In the 2007-2008 school year, annual tuition rates are as follows: Kdg.-grade 4: $13,500. There is a one-time application fee for new students of $200. All fees are payable in U.S. dollars. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)
