International Schools Directory

Opened in 1986, the American International School of Freetown (AISF) is a non-profit, private, coeducational day school, which offers an educational program from preschool through grade 8 to students regardless of nationality. English is the medium of instruction under a school year that is divided into 2 terms which starts September and ends in June. A 6-member Board of Directors governs the School and are elected to two-year terms by members of the AISF Association. The Association elects 5 members and the U.S. Ambassador appoints one non-voting member. Membership in AISF is automatically conferred on the parents or guardians of children enrolled in the school. The school is accredited by the Commission on Elementary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools since 1994. The School’s standards-based American curriculum serves the special educational needs of a diverse international expatriate student body. Mastery of basic skills in all subjects, along with individual creativity and critical thinking, are stressed while taking into account, the students individual needs. Standard US textbooks and teaching materials are used in each class where ome classes are multi-grade. Parents are encouraged to take an active part in the educational program. Community-wide growth in multicultural awareness is part of the school experience. The option of a U.S. accredited 9th grade is available through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Independent Study High School. AISF’s elevated, well-ventilated, wooded school site overlooks Freetown and the Atlantic Ocean. The main school building houses the expanded kindergarten to grade 8 classrooms, a library center, a computer laboratory, the music and art rooms, and administrative offices. Preschool is in a newly expanded two floor, light-filled building. The School is fully air-conditioned and the grounds contain two playing fields and playground equipment. Security measures in place include a public address system, a perimeter wall, a contracted 24-hour international guard service, shatter-proof film on all exterior windows and connection to the U.S. Embassy radio network.