International School of Conakry

The International School of Conakry (ISC) is an international school in Conakry, Guinea. It is a small private, coeducational day school, which offers an academic U.S. curriculum from nursery through grade 8. The School also offers correspondence studies for grades 9-12 through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Independent Study High School.

Curriculum

The school follows an American curriculum, which is supplemented to emphasize the international composition of its student population and faculty. Because of the size of the school most grades are combined (Nursery and pre-Kdg., grades Kdg. – grade 1, grades 2-3, grades 4-5 and grades 6-8). In addition to the core teacher there is a teacher assistant for grades Kdg. –8. All students take instruction in French, art, computer, music and physical education which are taught by specialist teachers. From grades 2-12 the science course is taught by a specialist teacher. The high school program is a combination of courses taught at ISC and completion of independent study correspondence courses from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Faculty

In the 2004-2005 school year, there were 9 full-time core teachers. For 2005-06 there are 13 full-time core teachers and 4 part-time teachers.

Enrollment

At the beginning of the 2004-2005 school year, enrollment was 90 students.For 2005-06 there are 92 students.

Facilities

ICS is located in Matam Lido, Corniche Sud, Conakry. The School is housed in two buildings with 12 classrooms, which include a library, a computer lab, a science laboratory, art room and music room. The School is fully air-conditioned and has its own generator.

Finances

In the 2004-2005 school year, about 97% of the School's budget derives from tuition income. The annual tuition rates are as follows: N: $2,000; PK: $3,000; Kdg.: $8,600; and grades 1-8: $11,000. Tuition for correspondence courses for grades 9-12 is $11,000. There is a one-time-only capitalization fee of $1,500 for each student and an annual registration fee of $500. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)

Source

This article was adapted from a US Department of State report released on November 29, 2004. The report is available at http://www.state.gov/m/a/os/1310.htm and is in the public domain.http://www.iscguinea.org