The American School of Bombay
(ASB) is an independent, coeducational day school. It was founded in
1981 and offers a US –style educational program from
pre-kindergarten (Early Childhood Education) through grade 12. At
least one parent plus the student must hold a foreign passport.
Offer of a place is subject to sufficient and satisfactory academic
records and availability of space in the class. Indian students may
be admitted only after meeting the strict admission criteria of the
Government of India. The school year comprises 4 quarters extending
from August 17 to October 13, October 14 to December 17, January 10
to March 18, and April 4 to June 8. Organization: The
School is governed by a 9-member Board of Trustees, elected for
2-year terms by the School Association which comprises of parents
and guardians of registered ASB students. The U.S. Consul General
serves as the honorary Board Chairman and appoints one member. The
remaining 7 members are elected from the School Association.
Curriculum: ASB follows a U.S. general academic, college
preparatory curriculum, similar to that of better U.S. public
schools and uses U.S. textbooks and instructional materials. We are
an authorized IB World School, recognized by the International
Baccalaureate Organization, to offer the International Baccalaureate
(IB) – Primary Years Program, IB-Middle Years Program and IB Diploma
Program. The College Board Advanced Placement Program is offered
alongside these programs. All instruction is in English and
intensive English-as-a-Second-Language programs are provided for
non-English speaking students. French is taught as a foreign
language in grades 1 to 12. Elective courses include computers, art,
music, physical education and swimming. ASB’s innovative laptop
program is in place in the secondary School with all grade 6-12
students using tablet laptop computers. Most of the graduates go on
to colleges and universities in the United States and other
countries.
Faculty: For the school year 2004-2005, there are 55
full-time and 1 part-time faculty members. These are all
highly-professional teachers and administrators who transform ASB
from a good facility into a great school. Our superintendent and two
principals provide experienced and dynamic leadership, recruiting
from around the world, backgrounds and international experience
ensure that children from all parts of the world feel comfortable at
ASB, while parents may be assured that their children are receiving
an exceptional education.
Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2004-2005 school year,
enrollment was 391 (ECEC-grade 12).
Finances: In the 2004-2005 school year, annual tuition is
pro-ratable. Annual tuition rates are as follows: PK: $3,700;
Kdg.-grade 5: $17,200; grades 6-10: $18,600; and grades 11-12:
$19,300. In addition, the following fees are levied: PKG: a one-time
only registration fee of $1,000 and a one-time capital levy of
$10,000, of which $2,500 is non-refundable and $7,500 is refundable
without interest when the student leaves the School; Kdg.-grade 12:
a one-time only registration fee of $l,000 and a one-time capital
levy fee of $20,000, of which $5,000 is non-refundable and $l5,000
is refundable without interest when the child leaves the School. All
fees are payable in U.S. dollars. Detailed information on fees is
available from the School. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)
Dr. Paul Fochtman, Director
The
American School of Bombay
DOS/Management Officer
6240 Mumbai Place
Washington, D.C. 20521-6240
Tel: 91-22-2652-1111
Fax: 91-22-2652-1234
E-mail:
asb@asbindia.org |