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American International School of Krakow Previous Page | Next Page Ms. Melissa Hicks, Director American International School of Krakow ul. Warnenczyka 14 30-520 Krakow, Poland Tel. 48-12-656-3617 Fax 48-12-656-4952 E-mail aisk@kompit.com.pl 2000-2001 The American International School of Krakow, established by the American School of Warsaw in 1994, is an independent, coeducational day school which offers an educational program from preschool through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The high school program is in partnership with Polish High School Bartolomej Nowodworskiego, which was ranked by UNESCO as the #1 high school in Poland. AISK also added in the 1999-2000 school year a new program for 3-year olds. The school year comprises 4 quarters extending from August 25 to October 29, from November 1 to January 21, from January 24 to March 31, and from April 3 to June 9. Organization: In school year 2000/2001, the AISK School Board becomes the sole governing body of the school. The Board consists of up to 9 members, with the majority being U.S. citizens. The U.S. Consul General serves as the chairperson of the Advisory Board. Curriculum: The School offers a curriculum similar to that of U.S. academic, public schools. The high school program is a blend of U.S., Polish, and British curricula. English is the language of instruction. The Little Acorns program focuses on social and personal growth and language development. Faculty: There are 7 full-time and 4 part-time faculty members in the 2000-2001 school year. Enrollment: Enrollment at the opening of the 2000-2001 school year was 50 (age 3-grade 12), including 16 U.S. citizens, 5 host-country nationals, and 29 of 14 other nationalities. Of the U.S. enrollment, most were dependents of U.S. business and foundation employees and U.S. Consular staff. Facilities: The School is located in a historic Krakow building which includes classrooms, a computer room, a library, a science room, an art room, a PTA room, the school office and the director's office. A large public park is directly across the street from the school and is used for physical education classes. The playground is equipped with a variety of play equipment, including a climbing wall. Students travel once weekly for swimming lessons or ice-skating lessons, depending on the season. Finances: In the 2000-2001 school year, the School's income derives from regular day school tuition. Annual tuition rates are as follows: Little Acorns: $3,000; and Kdg.-grade 12: $12,000. The School also charges an application fee of $200 and a capital improvements/quality education fee of $1,000. 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 of A/OPR/OS or contact the school directly for more specific and up-to-the-minute information regarding curriculum, special programs, and the like.