The school year comprises 2 semesters extending from late August to late January and from late January to mid-June. The School is governed by an Executive Committee of 11 members, elected for 3-year terms by the parents of students enrolled. The curriculum is that of U.S. academic, college-preparatory public schools. In addition to the Advanced Placement program, the International Baccalaureate program was introduced in school year 1995-96. The elementary and middle schools have gifted programs.
Instruction is in English.
French, Spanish, Dutch, and German are taught as foreign languages. There is no religious instruction. A broad program of extracurricular activities is available. The School is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the European Council of International Schools. The computerized library houses 30,000 volumes, and the cafeteria seats 300.