International School of Islamabad
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The International School of Islamabad is an international school located in Islamabad, Pakistan. It is an independent, coeducational day school which offers an educational program from kindergarten I (4-year-olds) through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The School was founded in 1964. The current superintendent is Rose Puffer.
In the 2005-2006 school year, there were 35 full-time faculty members and 289 students.
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[edit] Organization
The School is governed by a 9-member Board of Directors, 7 of whom are elected for 2-year terms by members of the International School of Islamabad Society, the sponsor of the School. The remaining 2 are appointees of the U.S. Ambassador. The School is not incorporated in the United States, but is registered under the Societies Act XXI of 1960 in Pakistan.
[edit] Curriculum
The curricula for grades K1-5 are self-contained with special teachers for art, foreign languages, music, computers, Host Nation and physical education. Additionally, band and choir are offered in grades 4-5. Grades 6-8 are semi-departmentalized with teaching teams at each grade level with emphasis on basic education, including the following courses: English, math, science, foreign languages, art, social studies, music computers, and physical education. Grades 9-12 provide a substantial 4-year college-preparatory program with some general education curricula, as well as 10 Advanced Placement courses. The School also offers special English-as-a-Second-Language classes and limited support for children with mild learning difficulties. The School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
[edit] Facilities
The School is housed in a modern plant on approximately 23 acres and is equipped with an auditorium, a gymnasium, a cafeteria, 2 libraries, 3 computer laboratories, 4 science laboratories, a swimming pool, 2 tennis courts, and athletic fields with a running track.23
[edit] Athletics
School teams are referred to as the Cobras, and the school colors are blue and white. As a member of the South Asian International School Association, the school takes part in athletic conferences with other international schools from Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. There are teams for basketball, cricket, soccer, and track and field, among others.
[edit] Fees
In the 2004-2005 school year, about 90% of the School's income derives from tuition. Annual tuition rates are as follows: Kdg. I: $3,500; Kdg.-5: $12,770; and grades 6-12: $13,320. The School also charges a one-time, non-refundable registration fee of $70 and a one-time capital levy of $3,390. These fees are payable in U.S. dollars. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)
[edit] Source
This article was adapted from a public domain report by the US Office of Overseas Schools, available here
