Luanda International School
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The Luanda International School in Luanda, Angola is a private, non-profit, coeducational day school, which offers an educational program from pre-school through to grade 10. The school was founded in October 1996 by 5 persons interested in the creation of an English medium international school in Angola. A number of oil related companies have supported the venture.
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[edit] Organization
A 5-member Board of Directors, all of whom are appointed by the sponsoring companies, governs the school. The U.S. Embassy representative serves at the will of the Ambassador and is a non-voting advisory member of the Board.
[edit] Curriculum
The School has been authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme from Pre-Primary to Grade 6. The IB Middle Years Programme is being implemented in grades 8-10 (as of 2004).
[edit] Faculty
In the 2004-2005 school year, there are 27 faculty members and 5 assistants. Teachers are from the United States, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada, Australia and Portugal.
[edit] Enrollment
At the beginning of the 2004-2005 school year, enrollment was 220.
[edit] Facilities
A new campus opened in 2003. The campus is located approximately 16 kilometers from the U.S. Embassy. There are several buildings on the campus, to include a cafeteria/auditorium with stage, library and administrative offices, 25-meter pool and sports field.
[edit] Finances
In the 2004-2005 school year, most of the School’s operating income derives from tuition with contributions from sponsoring corporations funding the construction. The annual tuition rates are as follows: Pre-school: $14,280; Kdg.-grade 8: $16,000; and grades 9-10 $18,000. There is a registration fee of $10,000. The registration fee is solicited on initial enrollment. Dependents of companies pay higher fees. (All fees are quoted and payable in U.S. dollars.)
[edit] Source
This article has been adapted from information released by the US State Department's Office of Overseas Schools on November 26, 2004, a public domain source. http://www.state.gov/m/a/os/1283.htm
