| The Lahore American School (LAS) is an
independent co-educational day school which offers an
educational program from preschool through grade 12 for
students of all nationalities. Selective admission is
based on prior academic achievement, standardized test
scores, a writing sample, and a personal interview. Originally
founded in 1956 to serve American students overseas, LAS
is a highly recognized international institution following
an American College Preparatory curriculum. The curriculum
is a standards based curriculum consistent with contemporary
curriculum in the United States. The academic environment
at LAS is rigorous, demanding, and competitive; and the
level of English used in the classroom is comparable to
an American college preparatory school.
The school, which includes high school, middle school,
and elementary, is housed in a large facility on four
and one half acres. The school features large classrooms,
two computer labs, an access computer lab, two music
rooms, two art rooms, and a large cafeteria. LAS also
has an excellent and safe elementary playground. The
soccer field, heated swimming pool, library containing
over 20,000 volumes, modern science and computer laboratories,
EFL room, and infirmary are all part of the school facilities.
All classrooms are spacious, well equipped, and fully
air-conditioned. There is also a multi-purpose facility
which includes covered basketball courts and a sports
activity center. The 350 seats theatre arts complex
is widely used for both school and community events.
ACCREDITATION
LAS has been accredited by the Middle States Association
of Colleges and Schools since 1984.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
The school year is comprised of two semesters from August
to December and from January to May. LAS is in session
for approximately 180 days. There are seven 50-minute
class periods each day.
THE FACULTY
The international faculty is comprised of citizens from
the United States, Pakistan, Canada, United Kingdom,
New Zealand, Iran, Egypt, and Lebanon. Most hold master's
degrees, and 90% hold teaching credentials from the
U.S.A. and Canada.
ENROLLMENT
In 2004-2005 there are 371 students from 18 countries.
Approximately 13% are American citizens, 67% Pakistani
citizens, and 20% citizens from other nations. The enrollment
in grade 9-12 is 145 students. The faculty : student
ratio is 1 : 8.4.
EXTRA CURRICULAR PROGRAMS
Activities include Math Counts, debate, ballet, yoga,
cricket, puppet making, choir, computer club, yearbook,
drama club, school wide community service program, summer
internship program, student council, National Honor
Society, literary/art club, peer tutoring program, and
literary magazine. LAS belongs to the South Asia Inter
School's Association (SAISA) which sponsors fine arts
festivals focusing on music, art, and drama. There are
both SAISA and Pakistani League sports which include
basketball, soccer, swimming, track, volleyball, tennis,
and cricket.
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