Email: auzoewulu@yahoo.com
Web: www.aisabuja.com
2010-2011
The American International School of Abuja (AISA) is a coeducational, international day school which offers an American educational program from preschool to grade 12 for English-speaking students of all nationalities. Located in Nigeria's new capital, AISA was founded in 1993, and its school year runs from August to June with 180 days of instruction.
Organization: The School is governed by a 7-member Board of Governors. The board consists of 4 Americans, including the U.S. Ambassador's appointed representative and 3 other members elected by the School Association. The Director holds an ex-officio, non-voting position.
Curriculum: AISA offers an American curriculum based on U.S. standards for Preschool to Grade 12. Apart from French classes, all lessons are taught in English. In addition to the core subjects, the School offers programs in computer, physical education, music, art, Nigerian Studies, and English as a Second Language. There are over 20 after school activities including swimming, soccer, volleyball, basketball, tennis, taekwondo, gymnastics, ballet, music, choir, dance, arts and crafts. AISA is a fully accredited school by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Faculty: In the 2010-2011 school year, AISA has 35 faculty members and 26 teaching assistants on staff, including a full-time director, middle/high school principal, elementary principal, guidance counselor, and nurse. 60% of the faculty members are certified teachers from the United States, and Canada.
Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year, enrollment was 470 students (preschool-grade 12) from approximately 40 different countries. Class size average is 22 students. The families of many students are posted to Abuja with international construction companies, business organizations or the growing diplomatic community.
Facilities: AISA new facilities are situated on a 13-acre tract of land in the Durumi District of Abuja. Current facilities include 35 classrooms, 2 computer science labs, separate music and art building, clinic, 7 administrative offices, and a large Multi-Purpose Hall. Also completed are snack shop, out door basketball court, swimming pool, volleyball court, and soccer field.
Finances: In the 2010-2011 school year, the majority of the School's income is derived from tuition fees. Annual tuition rates are as follows: preschool: $4,330; PK: $5,946; kdg.: $9,974; grades 1-5: $13,366; grades 6-8: $14,408; grades 9-12 $16,086. A one-time capital building fee of $5,000 (for K-12), and $2,500 for preschool-PK per child is assessed upon entry into the school. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)
