The American International School of Monrovia
2007-2008
The American International School of Monrovia (AISM), founded in 2007, is an independent, coeducational day school, which offers an American curriculum educational program from preschool through grade 8 for students of all nationalities. The school year comprises 2 semesters from September until June.
Organization: A nine-member Board of Directors governs the School. At least 5 of the 9 voting members must be members of the U.S. expatriate community. The School is administered by an American director.
Curriculum: The curriculum is that of U.S. public schools. English is the language of instruction. In the regular curriculum, students study language arts, math, science, social studies, music, and art. Health and physical education are also offered to students. There are no special education services available at this time.
Faculty: For the 2007-2008 school year, there are 6 faculty members, including 4 U.S. citizens and 2 third-country nationals.
Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2007-2008 school year, enrollment was 30. Enrollment is expected to increase rapidly.
Facilities: The School is located in a residential area approximately 5 miles from downtown Monrovia in a section called Congotown. The large physical plant is situated on a 6-acre site. Eight classrooms have been renovated. There are playground areas in front of and adjacent to the School and the gymnasium will be renovated during the academic year. A new media center will open during the Fall of 2007.
Finances: For the 2007-2008 school year, the annual tuition rates are as follows: PK: $ 4,000; Kdg.: $ 6,000; grades 1–8: $ 10,000. There is also a one-time registration fee of $2,000 for academic year 2007-2008 and a capital fee of $2,000 for Kdg.-grade 8. The capital fee will increase to $3,000 beginning with the 2008-2009 year. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)
