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The Anglo-American School of Moscow, founded in 1949, is an independent, coeducational day school, which offers an educational program from Pre-Kindergarten (4-year-olds) through grade 12. The school year is comprised of 4 quarters. The first day of the school year starts in late August with the last day of the school year being the third week of June. There is a one-week break in October (fall), three-week holiday break in December to January, a one-week February break, and a one-week spring break in April. Students follow an international curriculum, which gives strong emphasis on English/Language Arts, mathematics, science and social studies. Russian, French or Spanish, art, music, computer skills and physical education are also included. The high school provides a college-preparatory program leading to a High School Diploma that can be supplemented with International Baccalaureate certificates or a full IB Diploma. Students completing the full IB program typically receive priority placement at universities and are offered first-year credit for their higher-level courses. The elementary school is authorized to offer the IBO Primary Years Program. Students with mild disabilities or special needs are supported by resource teachers, a school psychologist and a speech-language pathologist. The School is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, the Council of International Schools and the International Baccalaureate Organization. The Anglo-American School is chartered by the American, British, and Canadian Embassies in Moscow through the aegis of a School Board. The Director of the School, and the principals of the Elementary School (PreK-grade 5), the Middle School (grades 6-8) and High School (grades 9-12) manage the day-to-day operation of the School. More than 1,200 students representing 60 countries are enrolled at the school, with a total of 140 qualified and highly-experienced instructors employed. A purpose-built campus, located between a forest and a canal, was opened in August 2000. Instruction is extended through access to the Internet throughout the school. Facilities include 4 computer laboratories, 8 science laboratories, 5 art rooms, 6 music rooms, 2 black box theaters, 2 extensive libraries, 3 large gymnasia, 3 playing fields and 3 tennis courts, 2 dining rooms (one equipped with a stage), an aerobics/dance studio, 2 exercise rooms and a large recess space where an ice rink is set up in the winter. Stage II of the new school construction (multi-purpose auditorium/theater for 630 people and swimming pool) has been completed and both facilities are open.