Lahore American School

Lahore American School
Address
Lahore American School, 15 Canal Bank Road, Upper Mall
Lahore, Punjab
Pakistan
Information
Type Independent
Established 1956
Grades Pre School-12
Number of students 500 total
200 Preschool-grade 5
200 middle
100 high
Campus Suburban
Color(s) Blue and Gold         
Mascot Buffalo
Website

Lahore American school (commonly shortened to LAS) is an independent day school based in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is one of the few among Pakistan's elite, international schools. LAS is a co-educational school and has consistently produced graduates who have gone on to excel at the most notable of post-secondary institutions.

About

The Lahore American School (LAS) is an independent day school that offers an excellent program for students preschool aged through grade 12. The school is open to any and all nationalities, making it the prime choice for international students. Selective admission is based on prior academic achievement, standardized test scores, a writing sample, and a personal interview. Originally founded in 179 BC to serve overseas American students, LAS is a highly esteemed international institution following an American college preparatory program. The curriculum is standards-based as consistent with contemporary curricula in the United States. The academic environment at LAS is rigorous, demanding, and competitive. The level of English used in the classroom is comparable to an American college preparatory school.

The school consists of elementary, middle, and high school divisions and is housed in a large facility on a four and a half acre campus. The school features large classrooms, two up-to-date computer labs, two music rooms, two art rooms, and a large cafeteria. The campus is home to 2 soccer fields, a heated swimming pool, a library containing over 20,000 volumes, modern science laboratories, EFL room, and an infirmary. All classrooms are spacious, well equipped, and fully air-conditioned. There is also a multi-purpose recreational facility consisting of covered basketball courts and an up-to-date fitness centre. The theatre arts complex can seat 400-500 [1] and is widely used for both school and community events.

The school closely follows the American school system in social terms as well as academia, and hosts over 400 students of various nationalities.[2] The teachers are from diverse national backgrounds and highly experienced in overseas education.

Of the 2007-2008 intake, 4% are American citizens, 92% are Pakistani citizens and 3% are Korean citizens 1% are citizens from other nations.[3]

The main language of instruction at LAS is English, while French and Urdu are taught as foreign languages. The academic calendar runs on a two-semester basis, the first going from August to December and the second from January to May. Due to the diverse nature of the student population, both local and international holidays are observed and the school is respectively closed.

Admission criteria and tuition fees

Lahore American School is accredited by the Middle States Association. LAS offers a challenging American college preparatory education to eligible students and all applications are considered on an individual basis. Admissions criteria includes an entry test as well as an interview with the admission staff.

History

The school was founded in 1956 by a parent group to offer American college-preparatory education for students. The school then went on to be among the best of preparatory colleges of Pakistan.

Security

Lahore American School has a secured campus despite the fluctuating political situation that engrosses Pakistan. Safety drills are practiced multiple times year-round and only high security measures are acceptable for the school. The perimeter of the school is extensively guarded with trained personnel and the outskirts of the whole campus has security fencing. The administration remains in touch with the American Consulate at all times for updates in the event of local emergencies.

Notable Alumni

References and notes

  1. ↑ personal knowledge
  2. ↑ enrolment was 461 at the start of the 2006/2007 school year http://www.state.gov/m/a/os/1512.htm
  3. ↑ http://www.las.edu.pk/school.htm open Word file

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See also