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# 									Monrovia, Liberia: American International School of Monrovia: 2023-2024 Fact Sheet							

Overseas Schools Fact Sheet

Office of Overseas Schools

November 3, 2023

## 								School Contact Information							

        -  Tel: +231-777-818-775 
        -  E-mail: administration@aismonrovia.org | Website: www.aismonrovia.org 
        -  This Fact Sheet is intended to provide general information. For more information, contact A/OPR/OS (overseasschools@state.gov / +1-202-261-8200) or the school directly.  The Regional Education Officer for this post is Dr. Tim Stuart. 

**American International School of Monrovia** (AISM) is a private, coeducational day school serving grades PK-12. Originally the school was founded as the American Cooperative School in 1960 and enjoyed a long and prestigious reputation throughout West Africa and the United States. The school reopened under its current name, AISM in 2007 with great enthusiasm and support from the U.S. Embassy in Liberia, the Liberian Government and notable alumni. The school’s core values of Achievement, Integrity, Service, and Motivation are reflected throughout the community of AISM.

**Organization**: A nine-member board of trustees governs the school. Four of the nine voting members are appointed by the U.S. Mission to Liberia, one member is from the U.S. expatriate community and is not affiliated with the school or the U.S. Mission. The remaining four members to the board of trustees are elected by the parent community. The school is led by an American director.

**Curriculum**: AISM offers a rigorous American curriculum under the framework and standards from American Educators Reaching Out (AERO). AERO is a project supported by the U.S. State Department’s Office of Overseas Schools and the Overseas Schools Advisory Council to assist schools in developing and implementing standards-based curricula in alignment with the Common Core and many other top tier American and international schools. AISM incorporates standardized testing Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) to measure student mastery of skills and curriculum along with other formative and summative assessments. . Additionally, the middle and high school is offering Pre-AP & AP classes, PSAT & SAT exams, college and career counseling from an American high school counselor. The school offers the Model United Nations MUN program for eligible middle and high school students. There is a learning support program for students with mild learning needs. AISM is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA).

**Faculty:** In the 2023-2024 school year, AISM has 43 total staff including 22 teachers, 7 of whom are U.S. citizens, 3 host-country nationals, and 12 third-country nationals. Our faculty and staff represent a number of nationalities including, American, Mexican, Venezuelan, Guinean, Ugandan, Lebanonese, and Indian. All teaching faculty have minimally a bachelor’s degree with teaching certificate/credentials. Most faculty have completed a master’s degree or are currently in the process of obtaining a master’s degree.

**Enrollment**: As of September 2023, student enrollment is at 101 students (Pre K -& Elem.- 45 MS- 23 HS 33). There are 24 U.S. citizens, 22 host-country nationals, and 46 third-country nationals.

**Facilities**: The school is located in a residential area, approximately five miles from downtown Monrovia, on a 6 acre gated lot. All classrooms are large in size, airconditioned, renovated, including wireless technology and a flat screen. Just added is a new science Wing. AISM is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) school and our network is most compatible with Google G-Suite as we recommend Google Chromebooks. There are two playground areas, one is a quad area and the second has playground equipment for early childhood and elementary students. There is a large gymnasium and a regulation-size soccer field. The school has a canteen that features healthy snacks and hot lunches. Throughout the campus, there are beautiful flower gardens, with seating areas, to study, gather and relax.

**Finances:** Tuition rates are as follows: (pre-K age 3-4) Turning 3 years-old by October 30th– $11,903.00, (K-5) Lower School $19,338.00, (6 –8) Middle School $20,007.00, (9 – 12) High School $21,293.00. New students to AISM: Pre-K Program $2,500.00, Capital Fee New Student to ECE III – Grade 10 Program $5,000.00 Capital Fee.

**Special Needs**: Review the Special Needs Profile for this school to learn more about their capability to support students with exceptionalities.

*This Fact Sheet is intended to provide general information.  Prospective users of the schools may wish to inquire further of A/OPR/OS or contact the school directly for more specific and up-to-the-minute information regarding curriculum, special programs, and the like. Information and statistics provided by the school.*

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