The American International School of Rotterdam is an independent, non-sectarian, non-profit, coeducational day school that offers a quality educational program from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 for students of all nationalities with a desire to learn in English. The School was founded in 1959. The school year is comprised of two semesters extending approximately from Mid-August to Mid-January and from Mid-January to Mid-June. The school is located in the north-eastern part of Rotterdam in the attractive suburban area of Hillegersberg.Organization: The School is governed by an 9-11 member Board of Trustees, appointed for 3-year terms and operating under the auspices of the Stichting (foundation), The American International School of Rotterdam. Curriculum:AISR provides a full range of instruction from Pre-Kindergarten (age 3) through High School. The curriculum is that of U.S. College preparatory private schools. Instruction is in English. French (3-12), Spanish (6-12) and Dutch (PK-12) are taught as foreign languages. Computer, art, drama, music, physical education, library classes and swimming are taught by specialists. An intensive English as a Second Language program (ESL) is also offered. The Early Childhood and Elementary Schools offer the widely renowned International Primary curriculum (IPC). The high school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma. The School was re-accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and by the European Council of International Schools in 2000. The School is a member of Northwest European Council of International Schools (N.E.C.I.S.) for sports, science/art fairs, and other student activities as well as European Council of International Schools (ECIS) for teacher/staff development. Faculty:For the school year 2010 - 2011, there are 20 full-time teachers and 17 part-time. There are 4 part-time teaching assistants and 8 non-teaching support staff. The school Administration consists of a Director (also Secondary School Principle), the Elementary School Principle and the Business Manager.
There is a full-time School Counselor, a Curriculum Coordinator and an IB Coordinator.Enrollment:There are over 29 nationalities represented within the student body
Facilities:The purpose built facility and campus for 500 students was completed in April, 1995 and the school became part of Rotterdam's International Education Center (IEC). The school has 45 instructional areas, 3 science labs, a sports complex (including sports fields, double gymnasium, rented pool), multimedia center, cafeteria, and is computer networked. A new wing was added during the spring of 2003.
The International Educational Center is composed of two parts: AISR and JSR. JSR is the Japanese School of Rotterdam who use a portion of the building's facilities. Common areas are shared by both schools. There is a cooperative spirit in the IEC. AISR and JSR sharing the same facility has brought a unique dimension to the term international education. Finances:In the 2011-2012 school year the main source of income will be the regular day school tuition. Annual tuition rates are as follows:
Tuition Fees| Pre-Kindergarten One (age 3) - Full Day | € 13,100* | | Pre-Kindergarten One (age 3) - Half Day | € 9,825* | | Pre-Kindergarten Two (age 4) | € 13,800 | | Kindergarten/Grade 4 (ages 4/5 - 10) | € 15,600 | | Grades 5-8 (ages 10 - 13/14) | € 17,500 | | Grades 9-12 (ages 14/15 - 17/18) | € 18,700 | There is a one time capital fee of € 3,750 and an annual registration fee of € 1,500.
*A pre-payment of a non-refundable deposit will be required to secure a place in the Pre-Kindergarten One Full Day and Half Day programs (once admission is granted).
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