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2000-2001 The Schutz American School is an independent, coeducational day school which offers an educational program from prekindergarten (Early Childhood Program) through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The School was founded in 1924. The school year comprises 2 semesters extending from late August through mid-June. Organization: The School is governed by a 12-member self-perpetuating School Board, serving renewable 3-year terms. Curriculum: The curriculum is that of U.S. general academic and college-preparatory public schools. The School's testing program includes PSAT, SAT, Advanced Placement and other College Board test and Iowa tests. Instruction is in English. French and Arabic are taught as foreign languages beginning grade 5. The School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the European Council of International Schools. Faculty: There are 33 full-time and 3 part-time faculty members in the 2000-2001 school year, including 11 U.S. citizens, 14 host-country nationals, and 11 were third-country nationals. Enrollment: Enrollment at the opening of the 2000-2001 school year was 228 (ECP-grade 4: 84; grades 5-8: 67; and grades 9-12: 77). Of the total enrollment, 59 were U.S. citizens, 83 were host-country nationals, and 86 were third-country nationals. Facilities: The School operates on 2 campuses - one for the elementary school (ECP-grade 4) and one for the middle and high schools (grades 5-12). Lighted sporting facilities include tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, a swimming pool, and a weight room. Other facilities include an auditorium, 2 libraries, 2 computer laboratories, an art center, a cafeteria, and a snack bar. Finances: For the 2000-2001 school year, about 95 percent of the School's income derives from regular day school tuition and registration fees. Annual tuition rates are as follows: ECP (half day): $4,420; Kdg.: $8,540; grades 1-4: $9,350; grades 5-8: $9,620; and grades 9-12: $10,150. The School also charges a one-time registration fee of $2,000 and an annual facilities fee of $200. These fees are payable in U.S. dollars. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.) This Fact Sheet is intended to provide general information. The Office of Overseas Schools (A/OPR/OS) may have more detailed information. Prospective users of the schools may wish to inquire further with A/OPR/OS or contact the school directly for more specific and up-to-the-minute information regarding curriculum, special programs, and the like. |
