| The American School Foundation | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico | |
| Information | |
| Type | International preparatory school |
| Motto | Educating Global Citizens for a Changing World |
| Established | 1888 |
| Head teacher | Manolo Fabregas |
| Faculty | 500 |
| Number of students | 2,500 |
| Campus | Urban, 17 acres (69,000 m2) |
| Color(s) | Maroon and Gold |
| Mascot | Bears |
| Programs | International Baccalaureate, Mexican Diploma, American Diploma |
| Website | www.asf.edu.mx |
The American School Foundation is a school in Mexico City founded by individuals from the U.S. It offers classes from kindergarten through secondary school (or high school).
The school grants three diplomas for students graduating from its Upper School: the Mexican diploma of the Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP), the American diploma, and the International Baccalaureate (IB).
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Over 150 years ago, Mrs. Bessie McRae Files, who had completed her training as a kindergarten teacher in the United States, was persuaded by her son-in-law to open a kindergarten in Mexico where children of English-speaking people could attend. Mrs. Files converted a room in the Davis home into a classroom, rented a piano, had furniture made locally, and brought books and supplies over from the U. S. On August 6, 1888, the school located at 2nda. Calle de Iturbide was opened, with an enrollment of 19 pupils.
In 1894, Mexico Grammar School was formed, with 96 students in Kindergarten, Primary and Grammar grades. The new school was housed at 1era. Calle de Colón No. 9, where classes started on November 5, 1894. The school kept growing, and there was need for a new home. In 1905 the school was moved to Calle de Industria No. 15, which was larger and had playgrounds and an athletic field. A high school was added and the name of the school was changed to Mexico City Grammar and High School.
As more and more students were enrolled, it was obvious that the school needed even larger facilities. On October 5, 1922, the building at Insurgentes and San Luis Potosí was ready for occupancy, and it would be the home of The American School for 24 years.
Since 1946, the School has been at its present location, Sur 136 No. 135, with its main entrance at Bondojito 215. [1]
The American School Foundation (ASF), located in Mexico City, serves students from Kindergarten through 12th grade in four schools: the Early Childhood Center (ages 3–7), the Lower School (grades 1–5), the Middle School (grades 6–8), and the Upper School (grades 9–12). The American School Foundation has two primary languages of instruction, English and Spanish. The degree to which each language is reflected in their program varies from level to level. It is their goal that all students become completely bilingual.
ASF is an American school with an international flavor attributable to its diverse enrollment. By nationalities, the student body of 2,500 is approximately 58% Mexican, 21% from the United States, and 21% from more than 40 other countries. Its 17-acre (69,000 m2) campus and facilities, as well as its academic and extracurricular programs, are comparable to independent schools in the United States.
The American School Foundation is accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges. Studies are recognized by the Mexican Secretary of Public Education and high school level studies can be revalidated by the UNAM, useful for students who wish to study in Mexico or another Spanish-speaking country. The American School is an International Baccalaurate World School offering the Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP) and Diploma Programmes. ASF also offers Advanced Placement courses.
Most students graduate proficient in at least two languages, English and Spanish.
The scope of the history, geography, language and literature programs aim to enable students to recognize the relationships among events, movements, and thought from different areas and ages. The math and science programs aim to provide the foundation essential to understand the technical and scientific advances and challenges of a complex, changing world.
The American School Foundation is accredited nationally and internationally by: