Anglo-American School of Moscow
Encyclopedia
The Anglo-American School of Moscow in Moscow, Russia, is an independent, non-profit, co-educational, international day school
catering for students aged between the ages of 4 and 18, chartered by the American
, British
and Canadian
embassies. It is located in the suburbs of Moscow. Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade is available and utilizes the International Baccalaureate program, including the Primary Years Program for younger children. It was founded in 1949 for the children of embassy officials in Russia. It moved to a new, purpose-built campus in a wooded location in north west Moscow, near Pokrovsky Hills, in 2000, and now has over 1250 students from over 60 nationalities. The majority of students are the children of diplomats and foreign businesspeople. Further improvements since 2000 have seen the addition of a 630 seat theater, a swimming pool
, an all-weather sports pitch, and additional classrooms.
(PreK-grade 5), the Middle School
(grades 6-8) and High School
(grades 9-12). Each division has a Principal (Elementary School: George Dolesch, Middle School: Judith Curtis, High School: Paul Sexton), the whole school operating under the aegis of a Director and a Board of Trustees. The Director is Jon Zurfluh, who arrived in 2011, replacing Drew Alexander who had been head of the school from 2003 to 2011. Class sizes are typically 18 students.
The high school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), and also a college-preparatory program leading to a High School Diploma
. The elementary school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP).
First priority on admission is given to the children of American, British and Canadian diplomat
s, second priority is for the children of those countries (America, Britain and Canada) and third is given to children whose parents work for a company or organization that has reserved seats. Any remaining places are available to any child who meets the general admission requirements, while limiting to 15% the number of students from any one country except the United States
, United Kingdom
and Canada
. The school is currently heavily oversubscribed, but welcomes admissions inquiries.
funding. There are financial contributions from the chartering embassies.
Fees differ per age group, but average at $24,500 per year.
Day school
A day school—as opposed to a boarding school—is an institution where children are given educational instruction during the day and after which children/teens return to their homes...
catering for students aged between the ages of 4 and 18, chartered by the American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
and Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
embassies. It is located in the suburbs of Moscow. Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade is available and utilizes the International Baccalaureate program, including the Primary Years Program for younger children. It was founded in 1949 for the children of embassy officials in Russia. It moved to a new, purpose-built campus in a wooded location in north west Moscow, near Pokrovsky Hills, in 2000, and now has over 1250 students from over 60 nationalities. The majority of students are the children of diplomats and foreign businesspeople. Further improvements since 2000 have seen the addition of a 630 seat theater, a swimming pool
Swimming pool
A swimming pool, swimming bath, wading pool, or simply a pool, is a container filled with water intended for swimming or water-based recreation. There are many standard sizes; the largest is the Olympic-size swimming pool...
, an all-weather sports pitch, and additional classrooms.
Overview
The school is organized into three divisions, Elementary SchoolElementary school
An elementary school or primary school is an institution where children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as elementary or primary education. Elementary school is the preferred term in some countries, particularly those in North America, where the terms grade school and grammar...
(PreK-grade 5), the Middle School
Middle school
Middle School and Junior High School are levels of schooling between elementary and high schools. Most school systems use one term or the other, not both. The terms are not interchangeable...
(grades 6-8) and High School
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
(grades 9-12). Each division has a Principal (Elementary School: George Dolesch, Middle School: Judith Curtis, High School: Paul Sexton), the whole school operating under the aegis of a Director and a Board of Trustees. The Director is Jon Zurfluh, who arrived in 2011, replacing Drew Alexander who had been head of the school from 2003 to 2011. Class sizes are typically 18 students.
The high school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), and also a college-preparatory program leading to a High School Diploma
Diploma
A diploma is a certificate or deed issued by an educational institution, such as a university, that testifies that the recipient has successfully completed a particular course of study or confers an academic degree. In countries such as the United Kingdom and Australia, the word diploma refers to...
. The elementary school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP).
First priority on admission is given to the children of American, British and Canadian diplomat
Diplomat
A diplomat is a person appointed by a state to conduct diplomacy with another state or international organization. The main functions of diplomats revolve around the representation and protection of the interests and nationals of the sending state, as well as the promotion of information and...
s, second priority is for the children of those countries (America, Britain and Canada) and third is given to children whose parents work for a company or organization that has reserved seats. Any remaining places are available to any child who meets the general admission requirements, while limiting to 15% the number of students from any one country except the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
and Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The school is currently heavily oversubscribed, but welcomes admissions inquiries.
Financial Costs
The school is a not-for-profit organization, financed by a mixture of school fees and U.S. State DepartmentUnited States Department of State
The United States Department of State , is the United States federal executive department responsible for international relations of the United States, equivalent to the foreign ministries of other countries...
funding. There are financial contributions from the chartering embassies.
Fees differ per age group, but average at $24,500 per year.