Ashgabat International School is located on a five-hectare campus directly behind the American housing compound in the Berzengi district of Ashgabat. The school is neighbor to the National Museum and overlooks the city of Ashgabat. The school is a three-storey building and has thirty classrooms, an elementary and secondary school library, two computer laboratories, teacher workroom, and office space. The building is earthquake safe, equipped with a fire alarm system, and includes a sophisticated water purification system. The fenced campus includes a grassed playing field, a running track, two tennis courts, a football field, and an indoor gymnasium. The school also has a cafeteria with a stage which is used for concerts, competitions, and other such events.
Curriculum
The curriculum is provided in English for Language Arts, Writing, Mathematics, Cultural Studies, Science, Art, Music, and Physical Education. Intensive English classes are provided to students who need additional help with English. Computer use is integrated across the curriculum using two computer labs. French, Spanish, as well as Russian as a foreign language are offered. Class sizes are big. A full four-year secondary program is offered. If selected secondary courses are not offered by school and are needed for graduation, these courses can be acquired through distance-learning programs from Quality Schools International with little additional cost to the parents. All distance-learning programs are closely monitored and proctored by North American and European certified Ashgabat International School teachers.
School information
Progress Reports Students’ get “Status Reports” five times a year. Students progress or mastery of the curriculum is reported as either “A” or “B”. Individual narrative reports are sent home twice, once in the winter and once in the spring. Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled three times each school year. Transportation The school offers transportation to and from school for an additional fee. Staffing English speaking experienced teachers from western countries are employed. Some other nationalities are hired for instruction in other fields. Student Placement Following official admission procedures, a placement examination may be given to determine the appropriate level of instructions. The assessments may involve reading, writing and mathematics. Governance Quality Schools International, a non-profit private educational organization, manages the school. A Director administers Ashgabat International School on site. An appointed Advisory Board supports the school in the community. The School Director oversees all educational programs.
Special Program and Facilities
Library •Access to more than 10,000 volumes and resource materials on CD-ROM •A DVD and video serverconsisting of 3,000+ educational videos are part of the extended library services Mobile Computer Laboratory •A mobile computer lab consisting of netbook computers is available to all students •Wireless network access is available Language Programs •Advanced Russian and French for native speakers and Russian and French as a second language are offered. •The school also offers various languages Extra-Curricular Activities •Extra-curricular offerings vary throughout the year but often include sports, chess, gymnastics, cooking, fine arts, drama, etc.
