The Damascus Community School is an independent, coeducational day school which offers an American educational program from preschool through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The School was founded in 1950. The School is governed by a 9-member Board of Directors. The curriculum is a U.S. college-preparatory, academic program. Individualized instruction is stressed.
Instruction is in English.
Arabic and French are taught as foreign languages. The School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The School is located on U.S. government property in the center of Damascus and includes 10 buildings which house 34 classrooms and a full library. In the 2000-2001 school year, about 90 percent of the School's income derives from regular day school tuition. These fees are payable in Syrian pounds for permanent residents of Syria or U.S. dollars.