American International School of Lomé
| The American International School of Lomé | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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Lomé Togo | |
| Coordinates | 6°07′14″N 1°12′26″E / 6.120517°N 1.207342°ECoordinates: 6°07′14″N 1°12′26″E / 6.120517°N 1.207342°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1967 |
| Faculty | 9 full-time 7 part-time faculty 2013-2014 school year[1] |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Number of students | 100 |
| Telephone | (+228) 22 61 18 96 |
| Website | http://www.aislome.org |
The American International School of Lomé (AISL) is a K-12 private school [2] coeducational day school located in Kégué, a suburb north of Lomé, Togo which also includes a pre-school (referred to as the Child Development Center).
History
AISL was created in 1967 to meet the needs of Americans residing in Togo. Over the years the student population has changed and has become more international. In 1967, when the school was first build, it was called: International School of Lome or I.S.L. There was also a second school, a sister school in Benin, a neighboring country to Togo. The second school founded years after ISL and was known as the International School of Benin. The name of the school in Togo was later changed to show it dedication to an American curriculum: American International School of Lome or A.I.S.L. Today, the school continues to provide an American-style education which will enable children to integrate easily, both academically and socially, into other American schools, or international schools with similar requirements. Graduating students are prepared for American colleges and universities.
On June 4, 2012, the American International School of Lomé inaugurated its new building with a short ribbon cutting ceremony for parents, board members, teachers, staff and students as well as all those involved in the construction. The Togolese Minister of Education was the keynote speaker. U.S. Ambassador Whitehead also gave a speech. This was an important day for AISL after forty-five years of continuous existence in Togo. [3]
Present day
Dr. Clover J. Afokpa is the current director of the school. Mary Agnes Graves is the part-time administrator, college counselor and AP coordinator.[4]
Curriculum
The curriculum is similar to that of U.S. general academic & college preparatory schools. Most graduates attend colleges and universities throughout the world, primarily in the U.S. The school’s testing programs include the SAT, PSAT, Plan, Explore, ACT and the MAPS. All classes are taught in English. The elementary program, in which teachers are organized into grade-level teams, features specialists in science, art, computer studies, music, theater and physical education PE. The middle school, which includes sixth through eighth grades, utilizes interdisciplinary teams and a curriculum based on a block schedule. The high school, which currently offers many AP courses, is constantly re-evaluating its programs to better serve the needs and interests of students.
Athletics and extracurricular activities
AISL offers a wide variety of activities and sports each school day from 2:15 – 5.00 p.m. Some activities and sports change each quarter. Activities offered in the past include folk dance, additional French, batik, drama, drawing, needlework, ESL, SAT preparation and ceramics. Sports offered have included swimming, basketball, volleyball, handball, tennis. Participation in activities is encouraged and recommended as an extension of the academic school day. A minimum of one afternoon team sport activity is compulsory for grades 3-12 [5]
References
- ↑ http://aislome.org/index.php/homepage/newsletters#9
- ↑ http://aislome.org/index.php/admissions/school-fees
- ↑ http://www.republicoftogo.com/Toutes-les-rubriques/Education/Inauguration-du-campus-de-l-AISL
- ↑ http://aislome.org/index.php/about-us/ptadministrator
- ↑ http://aislome.org/index.php/about-us/after-school-activities
