American School of Asunción

Coordinates: 25°17′03″S 57°34′48″W / 25.2843°S 57.5800°W / -25.2843; -57.5800
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American School of Asunción
Address
Map
Avenida España 1175

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10093

Coordinates25°17′03″S 57°34′48″W / 25.2843°S 57.5800°W / -25.2843; -57.5800
Information
Other nameASA
TypeAmerican private international school
Established1954; 70 years ago (1954)
Oversight
  • Paraguay Ministry of Education and Culture
  • U.S. Office of Overseas Schools
Director GeneralBen Ploeger
GradesPreK to 12
GenderCo-educational
Enrollment655 (2013–14)
Language
Color(s)Red, white, and blue    
Team nameGators
Accreditations
Websitewww.asa.edu.py

The American School of Asunción (commonly known locally as ASA) is an American private international school in Asunción, Paraguay.

Established in 1954, the school offers an instructional program from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The school is a bilingual, multi-cultural educational institution incorporating U.S. and Paraguayan culture, history, language, pedagogy, and values in an educational program for United States, international, and Paraguayan students.

The school is accredited in the United States by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and recognized in Paraguay by the Ministry of Education and Culture. ASA is also a member of the Association of American Schools in South America (AASSA) and recognized by the U.S. Office of Overseas Schools (A.O.S.).

Curriculum[edit]

The school offers a college-preparatory program using a standards-based curriculum. The program emphasizes excellence in the "Three A's" (athletics, academics, and the arts) through cooperative learning, critical thinking, problem-solving, whole language, bilingualism, and cultural diversity. All students in grades 1-12 are required to study Spanish. Students can graduate with a U.S. High School Diploma and a Paraguayan Studies Diploma. Each grade level is limited to 48 students and is divided into two sections.

Sports[edit]

The school offers a sports program for various sports, including soccer, basketball, futsal, swimming, volleyball, martial arts, and track and field. ASA also includes various after-school clubs to participate in, like the Chess Club, which is a popular one.

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