The School was founded in 1961. The school year is comprised of 2 semesters extending from August to December and from January to June. The School is governed by the School Association which elects the School Board. Membership in the Association is automatically conferred on the parents or guardians of children attending the School. The curriculum is that of U.S. college-preparatory public schools.
Instruction is in English.
French is taught as a foreign language. The School does not accept students with learning disabilities. The School is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. There are 11 faculty members in the 2000-2001 school year, including 7 U.S. citizens. All teaching staff are fully qualified and 90 percent have credentials either from the United States or their country of origin.