bangladesh school

The American International School/Dhaka (AIS/D) is an

independent, coeducational day school which offers an educational program from prekindergarten through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The School was founded in 1972. The school year comprises 2 semesters extending from August 10 to January 20 and from January 23 to June 9.

Organization: The School is governed by a 9-member School Board elected for 2-year terms. The Board is comprised of parents or legal guardians of students enrolled in the School. The U.S. Ambassador appoints a non-voting representative to the Board. The School is not incorporated in the United States.
Curriculum: The academic program is reflective of a quality college-preparatory, U.S. independent or suburban public school. Classes are self-contained through grade 5. Instruction is in English. Bangla and Spanish are taught as foreign languages starting in elementary school, while French and Spanish are taught in middle school and high school. Specialist courses include English-as-a-Second-Language, physical education, computer, art, music, and South Asian studies. High school students can take a variety of Advanced Placement courses before they graduate. AIS/D also offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma program for students in grades 11 and 12. Strong sports, fine arts, and extracurricular programs are maintained. The School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Council of International Schools.
Faculty: In the 2010-2011 school year, there are 93 full-time and 11 part-time faculty members. A superintendent, 3 principals, 1 elementary vice principal, 3 counselors, and a business manager make up the administrative team.
Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year, enrollment was 753 (PK-grade 5: 379; grades 6-8: 166; and grades 9-12: 208).
Facilities: The School occupies a 4 1/2-acre campus in a residential suburb of Dhaka. The campus facility consists of 78 general classrooms, 8 science laboratories, 2 design technology labs, 3 art studios, 2 music rooms, 2 drama rooms, 4 computer laboratories, a library/media center, 3 gymnasiums, a weight room, a heated pool, a 350-seat theatre, a cafeteria, and office suites. Sports facilities include two playgrounds and one athletic field. AIS/D maintains a fleet of air-conditioned buses for all student transportation.

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Finances: In the 2010-2011 school year, 98% of the School's income derives from tuition. Annual tuition rates are as follows: PK 3/4H: $5,140; PK4F: $7,680; Kdg.-grade 5: $14,740; grades 6-8: $18,420; and grades 9-12: $20,030. The School also charges an admission processing fee of $50 for all and a registration fee of $3,450 for Kdg.-grade 12. These fees are payable in U.S. dollars. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)