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 12. 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.

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.

Curriculum

The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme from Pre-Primary to year 6. The IB Middle Years Programme is implemented in years 7-11. The IB Diploma Programme is from year 12-13.

Faculty

The teaching staff come from Angola, Australia, Austria, Canada, Colombia, Ireland, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom, United States, Japan and Zimbabwe.

Enrollment

At the beginning of the 2013-2014 school year, enrollment was over 600 students from 50 different nationalities. However, after the significant reduction in crude oil prices beginning in the autumn of 2014, reductions in oil related employment have resulted in the continued decrease in student enrollment.

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. Based on historical growth patterns, an annex was planned to be opened in August 2015. However, the losses of revenue from reduced enrollment (see above) brought the project to an abrupt halt.

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.

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

External links

• Official Luanda International School website

Coordinates: 8°54′52″S 13°11′24″E / 8.9145°S 13.1901°E / -8.9145; 13.1901

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