International Schools Directory

The International School of Port-of-Spain is a private, coeducational day school which offers an educational program for students in prekindergarten through grade 12. The School opened in September 1994. The school year comprises 2 semesters extending from late August to mid-December and early January to mid/late June. The School is governed by a Board of Directors that is comprised of 7 members, each of whom has an alternate. All 14 members normally attend Board meetings. Six of the directors are elected from the Parent-Teacher Organization, and 8 are representatives of major corporate sponsors of the School, including the U.S. Embassy. The School is operated with the consent and support of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. The curriculum is that of a U.S. academic college-preparatory school. Spanish is taught as a foreign language from grade 2. All students participate in art, music, physical education, drama, health, and computer studies as well as in core academic subjects. Separate elementary, middle and high schools provide a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Advanced Placement courses have been in place since August 1997. A program exists for students with mild learning difficulties. The School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The School is located west of the capital city of Port of Spain. The School is housed on a purpose-built campus that was opened in May 1999. The facilities are all air-conditioned and every classroom is connected to the Internet. Instructional spaces include a multi-purpose hall, a cafeteria, 2 computer labs, 4 science labs, 2 art rooms, a library/media center, 30 classrooms, fully air-conditioned gymnasium, athletic fields, asphalt play yards and enclosed activity areas.