| The American School Foundation is
an independent, coeducational school which offers an educational
program from early childhood (age 4) through grade 12 for students
of all nationalities. It was founded in 1888. The school year is
composed of 2 semesters extending from approximately August 16 to
December 20 and January 7 to June 12. Organization: The
School is governed by a 15-member Board of Trustees elected for
3-year terms by the American School Foundation. Membership in the
Foundation is open to U.S. citizens living in Mexico. A nominal
membership fee is charged. The School is incorporated in Mexico. It
has been designated as tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the
U.S. Internal Revenue Code and has tax-exempt status under Mexican
law.
Curriculum: The curriculum offers a U.S.
college-preparatory program and requirements for Mexican university
admission. Instruction is in English, with Spanish offered to
complete host-country requirements. The School is accredited by the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is an International
Baccalaureate Diploma Program affiliate. A large percentage of
graduates attend colleges and universities in the United States.
Faculty: In the 2004-2005 school year, there are 280
full-time faculty members.
Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2004-2005 school year,
enrollment was 2,497 (Kdg. – pre-first: 367; grades 1-5: 954; grades
6-8: 506; and grades 9-12: 670).
Facilities: The School occupies a 17-acre campus in
Tacubaya, a suburb of Mexico City. There are 15 building including:
central offices, an early childhood center, an elementary school, a
middle school, a high school, 2 snack bars, 2 multi-purpose
buildings (one of which includes a gymnasium, dressing and shower
facilities), a covered pool; an auditorium; and 2 new indoor
physical education facilities.
Finances: In the 2004-2005 school year, approximately 92%
of the School’s income derives from tuition and registration fees.
Annual tuition fees are as follows: Kdg.-pre-1: $5,913; grades 1-5:
$7826; and grades 6-12: $8,696 Annual registration fees: Kdg.–pre-1st
: $1,182; grades 1-5: $1,564; grades 6-8: $1,704; and grades 9-12:
$1,739. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)
Mr. Dennis Collins, Interim Head of School
The American School Foundation, A.
C.
Bondojito No. 215
Colonia Las Americas
Delagacion Alvaro Obregon
01120 Mexico, D. F., Mexico
Tel: 52-55-5227-4900
Fax: 52-55-5272-4357/5272-8453
E-mail: asf@www.asf.edu.mx |
