Lahore American School
| Lahore American School | |
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| Address | |
| Lahore American School, 15 Canal Bank Road, Upper Mall Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
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| Information | |
| Type | Independent |
| Established | 1956 |
| Head of School | Kathyrn Cochran |
| Grades | Pre School-12 |
| Number of students | 450 total 250 Preschool-grade 5 98 middle 102 high |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Mascot | Buffalo |
| Website | [1] |
Lahore American school is a private school based in Lahore, Pakistan.
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[edit] About LAS
The Lahore American School (LAS) is an independent co-educational day school which offers an educational program from preschool through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. Selective admission is based on prior academic achievement, standardized test scores, a writing sample, and a personal interview. Originally founded in 1956 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, which includes high school, middle school, and elementary, is housed in a large facility on four and one half acres. The school features large classrooms, two computer labs, two music rooms, two art rooms, and a large cafeteria. The soccer field, heated swimming pool, a library containing over 20,000 volumes, modern science and computer laboratories, EFL room, and infirmary are all part of the school facilities. All classrooms are spacious, well equipped, and fully air-conditioned. There is also a multi-purpose facility which includes covered basketball courts and a sports activity center. The 350 seats theatre arts complex is widely used for both school and community events.
The school closely follows the American school system and hosts over 400 students of various nationalities.[1] The teachers are also from diverse national backgrounds.
Of the 2007-2008 intake, 4% are American citizens, 92% are Pakistani citizens and 3% are Korean citizens 1% are citizens from other nations.[2]
The main language of instruction there is English, while French and Urdu are taught as foreign or second languages. The two school semesters last from August to December and January to May.
The Superintendent is Kathryn Cochran. Dennis Tangeman is principal, and the Middle School and Elementary School Principal is Dr. Dale Eineeder.[2]
[edit] Admission criteria and tuition fees
Lahore American School is accredited by the Middle States Association. The admission criteria require an interview with the admission staff.
LAS had a guidance office, with a guidance counselor there to deal with several issues such as academics. Students can spend time there discussing their future plans with the counselor.
[edit] History
The school was founded in 1956 by a parent group to offer American college-preparatory education for students.
[edit] Security
Apart from the political situation in Pakistan, Lahore American School has a secured campus. They have certain drills and other security measures. The area around the school is guarded well. One part has also been fenced. The administration remains in touch with the American Consulate at all times for any update. So as far as security goes there is not much problem.
[edit] Alumni
[edit] References and notes
- ^ enrollment was 461 at the start of the 2006/2007 school year http://www.state.gov/m/a/os/1512.htm
- ^ a b http://www.las.edu.pk/school.htm open Word file
[edit] External links
[edit] See also
- Agence pour l'enseignement français à l'étranger (AEFE), a French government agency whose schools teach the French curriculum
