Luanda International School
The Luanda International School in Luanda, Angola is a private, non-profit, coeducational day school, which offers an educational program from pre-school through to grade 10. The school was founded in October 1996 by five persons interested in the creation of an English medium international school in Angola. Oil related companies have supported the venture.
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[edit] Organization
A 5-member Board of Directors, all of whom are appointed by the sponsoring companies, governs the school. The U.S. Embassy representative serves at the will of the Ambassador and is a non-voting advisory member of the Board.
[edit] Curriculum
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme from Pre-Primary to Grade 6. The IB Middle Years Programme is being implemented in grades 8-10.
[edit] Faculty
The teaching staff come from Angola, Australia, Austria, Canada, Colombia, Ireland, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom, United States and Zimbabwe.
[edit] Enrollment
At the beginning of the 2004-2005 school year, enrollment was 220.
[edit] Facilities
A new campus opened in 2003. There are several buildings on the campus, including a cafeteria/ auditorium with stage, library and administrative offices, a 25-meter pool and sports field.
[edit] Finances
Most of the school’s income derives from tuition, with contributions from sponsoring corporations funding the construction. Foreign students pay 24000 US dollars, while Angolans pay 27000.
[edit] Sources
This article has been adapted from information released by the US State Department's Office of Overseas Schools on November 26, 2004, a public domain source. http://www.state.gov/m/a/os/1283.htm
