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Mr. Cindy Stults, Director 2000-2001 The American School of Niamey (ASN) is an independent, coeducational day school offering an educational program from pre-kindergarten through grade 9. A 10th-12th-grade correspondence study program in conjunction with the University of Nebraska Independent Study High School Center is also currently offered. The American School was established in 1982. The school year consists of 2 semesters that begin late in August and end early in June. Organization: A 7-member Board of Directors governs the School. The ASN Association elects 6 members for one-year terms. The seventh member is the U.S. Ambassador or his designee. Membership in the ASN Association is automatically given to the parents of ASN students. Curriculum: The curriculum is similar to that of most U.S. public schools. Instruction is in English, and grades 1-9 receive French language instruction. In addition to language arts, reading, math, science, and social studies, the curriculum includes music, art, physical education, computers, and Nigerian studies. English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) is provided for students who are not proficient in English. Standardized achievement tests are administered annually. ASN is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the Association of International Schools in Africa. Faculty: In the 2000-2001 school year, there are 7 full-time staff members and 4 part-time staff members, including 5 U.S. citizens. Nearly all the faculty possesses Masters Degrees and teacher certification or equivalent. Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2000-2001 school year, enrollment is expected to average 50 students. Nearly one-third of the students are U.S. citizens. Facilities: The facility, located on U.S. Embassy grounds, consists of 4 single-story, air-conditioned buildings with 9 classrooms, a science lab, a computer lab, a library, and a multipurpose room. The last building was completed in September 1988. The playground area includes soccer fields, basketball and volleyball courts. In 1996, the School took over the Community Center which includes a pool, tennis courts, softball fields, a video club, and a snack bar. Special activities are also organized to take place on these grounds. All students at ASN are members of the Community Center. Finances: For the 2000-2001 school year, more than 95 percent of the School's income derives from tuition and fees. Annual tuition rates are as follows: PK: $2,961; Kdg.-grade 5: $9,816; grades 6-9: $10,506; and grades 10-12: $11,778. Bus service is available at $1,803 annually. A one-time enrollment fee of $1,803 is required of all new students. Fees are payable in U.S. or FCFA 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. |