American School Kolkata

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# **ASK yourself...**

Are you looking for a new international elementary school with a
nurturing environment, American curriculum that is staffed by a highly
qualified US-trained and certified teacher for your child?

Then look no further than the new American School Kolkata (ASK), an
international elementary school affiliated with the prestigious American
Embassy School in New Delhi and supported by the U.S. Department of
State's Office of Overseas Schools and the U.S. Consulate.

ASK, initially catering to children ages five through eight (Grades K --
2), is expected to expand rapidly to meet the needs of the growing
international community in Kolkata and East India.

ASK will provide an outstanding American style education for your child.
ASK's mission will be to offer a supportive learning environment that
will allow children to explore, create, share and gain knowledge of
themselves and the world around them.

The initial location of the school will be on the U.S. Consulate
grounds, including a playground and pool.

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###### **Admissions Policy**

Under the bilateral agreement between the governments of India and the
United States of America, the American School of Kolkata is being
established to enable American children to study under the American
system of education. While ASK admissions policy reflects this mandate,
our mission statement underscores our belief that a culturally diverse
student body enriches the life of the school. The American School
Kolkata is not in competition with Indian schools, and is neither
designed nor empowered to serve the needs of their students. Non-USA
passport holders must meet the criteria established by the Government of
India, Ministry of External Affairs.

The American School Kolkata does not discriminate among its students on
the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion or gender.

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###### **School Timing**

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday

Classes Begin August 6, 2007

###### **Reservation Fee**

In order to reserve a seat at the school, \$1,000 reservation fee must
be deposited by May 1, 2007. This amount is non-refundable but will be
credited toward the school year 2007-2008 tuition fees.

Tuition Fees for 2007-2008 School Year & Payment Policies

**Application Fee** (One time)

New Students Only US \$ 200

**Tuition Fee** (Yearly Payment)

KG-Grade 2 US \$ 13,500

**Payment of Fees**

All fees must be paid in U.S. dollars via bank draft, wire transfer or
check (payable via a U.S. Bank in the U.S.). Cash payments are not
accepted. Make checks payable to "American Embassy School".

**Due Dates**

Fees are due within 30 calendar days of enrollment. Any fees not paid by
the due date are charged a Late Fee @ 10% per annum. Wire transfers must
be credited to our bank by the due date to avoid late fee charges.

**Assessment of Fees**

Students joining the school:

Between Aug 6-Oct 5 *Full Fee*

Between Oct 8-Dec 14 *75% of fee*

Between Jan 7-Mar 7 *50% of fee*

Between Mar 10-May 30 *25% of fee*

####### School Calendar

**[2007]{.underline}**

## **August**

6 School Begins/1^st^ Trimester Begins

15 *Holiday -- Indian Independence Day*

### **September**

3 Faculty In-service Day -- No school for students

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### **October**

2 *Holiday -- Mahatma Gandhi Birthday*

8 *Holiday -- Columbus Day*

18-19 *Holiday -- Durga Puja*

25 *Holiday -- Lakshmi Puja*

### **November**

6 End of 1st Trimester /Start of 2nd Trimester

8 Parent-Teacher Conference (Early Dismissal)

9-12 *Holiday -- Fall Break*

22 *Holiday - Thanksgiving*

**December**

17-31 *Holidays -- Winter Break*

**[2008]{.underline}**

**January**

1-4 *Holidays -- Winter Break*

7 School Reopens

21 Faculty In-service Day -- No School for Students

**February**

TBD *Holiday - Sree Panchami*

15 Faculty In-service Day -- No School for students

18 *Holiday -- Presidents' Day*

25 End of 2nd Trimester Ends/Start of 3rd Trimester

29 Parent-Teacher Conference (Early Dismissal)

**March**

21 *Holiday -- Good Friday*

##### **April** 

7-11 *Holiday -- Spring Break*

14 School Reopens

**May**

2 Faculty In-service -- No School for Students

26 *Holiday -- Memorial Day*

30 Last Day of School for Students; End of 3rd Trimester

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#### American School Kolkata

5/1, Ho Chi Minh Sarani

Kolkata -- 700071, West Bengal, INDIA

> **Phone \#** 91-33-3984-2400
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> **Fax \#** 91-33-2282-2335
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> **Website** www.aes.ac.in
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> **E-mail** ask@aes.ac.in