Contact Details:
BAES
Website:
www.baes.gm
Fajara
P.O. Box 2596
Serrekunda
The Gambia
West Africa
Telephone number:
+220 4495920 (Main switchboard)
Fax number:
+220 4497181
E-mail: baes@qanet.gm
Location:
It is situated in a quiet, residential location at
the border between Fajara and
Bakau.
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Background Information:
The Banjul
American Embassy School was established in The Gambia in
September 1984 by a number of Americans connected with the
US Embassy
Banjul. BAES is a non-profit, private, co-educational school which has
on offer a comprehensive American-based educational curriculum in English from
kindergarten (nursery) through to the 8th Grade. The institution is
open to students from all nationalities.
There are just over 80
students enrolled, 13 classrooms in 4 main buildings.
Grade Levels:
Nursery (2 Year Olds)
Pre-Kindergarten 1 (3 Year Olds)
Pre-Kindergarten 2 (4 Year Olds)
Kindergarten – Fifth Grade
Sixth – Eighth Grade
Nine - Twelve Grade
Term Length:
The BAES term starts
in September and continues up to the following June. Children receive
the equivalent of about 181 days of schooling each year.
Tuition Fees:
These are set each
year by the BAES Board of Directors. The annual tuition may be payable
in two semester payments. Each semester is about 18 academic weeks.
Higher Education Program:
For
pupils in grade 9-12 the Banjul American Embassy School has available
access to a properly accredited high school program via the University
of Nebraska - Lincoln’s Independent Study High School and other
programs.
Students attend school at BAES and are scheduled for
co-curricular subjects like computer, art, music and physical
education together with middle school students.
Staff Composition:
The staff is
made up of people from various nationalities while the majority of the
teachers are US or UK trained and certified, and undergo continual
professional development.
Accreditation:
The school is a
member of the Association of International Schools in Africa regional
organization and is accredited by the Middle States Association of
Colleges and Schools.
Governorship:
The Banjul American
Embassy School is governed by a 7 member Board of Directors. Six
members of the Board are elected for one-year terms by the BAES
Association while the remaining member is appointed by the U.S. Chief
of Mission. The association is the equivalent of the Parents Teachers
Association. The head teacher is Dianne Zemichael.
Application forms can be picked up at the school
during working hours.
Note:
Classes for the next academic year will begin on
August 25, 2008 and end on June 16th 2008.
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