Georgetown International Academy

The Georgetown International Academy is a private, coeducational day school in Georgetown, Guyana, which offers an educational program compatible with the United States system for nursery through grade 12. The School has been in operation since 1971. The school year comprises 2 semesters extending approximately from the end of August to the end of January and from the end of January to the middle of June. ^[1] ^[2]

Organization

The School is governed by a School Board of 7 members, elected by parents of the students for a 2-year term. The School is incorporated in Guyana and operates within the laws of Guyana. ^[1]

Curriculum

The curriculum is largely that offered by United States elementary, middle and high schools, with additions intended to assist pupils in understanding Guyana and Caribbean geography and history. Textbooks are current and are from major U.S. educational publishers. GIA is fully accredited by AdvanceED (SACS). ^[1]

Faculty

In the 2011-2012 school year, there are 14 full-time and 4 part-time teachers, and 3 teaching assistants. ^[1]

Enrollment

At the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year, enrollment was 95.

Nursery/Kindergarten: 15
Grades 1-6: 33
Grades 7-12: 46 ^[1]

Facilities

The School is located at 9-10 Delhi Street, Prashad Nagar, Georgetown, Guyana, ^[3] and housed in 3 buildings, one of which is undergoing extensive renovation. The small campus includes classrooms a science lab, a computer lab, a school library, art and music rooms, physical education and an assembly/lunch area. There are also 2 play areas including a new early childhood play center. ^[1]

References

1 2 3 4 5 6 Under Secretary for Management » Bureau of Administration » Office of Overseas Schools » Schools Worldwide. "Guyana, Georgetown: Georgetown International Academy". US/DOS official web site. US Department of State. Archived from the original on 2012-09-09. Retrieved 2012-09-08. The Georgetown International Academy is a private, coeducational day school which offers an educational program compatible with the United States system for nursery through grade 12. The School has been in operation since 1971. The school year comprises 2 semesters extending approximately from the end of August to the end of January and from the end of January to the middle of June.
↑ This article is derived from a United States Department of State web site, a U.S. federal government work. U.S. federal government works are not eligible for copyright protection (17 USC 105). Archived 9 September 2012 at WebCite
↑ GIA. "Contact Us". GIA official web site. Georgetown International Academy. Archived from the original on 2012-09-09. Retrieved 2012-09-08. Address: 9-10 Delhi Street Prashad Nagar Georgetown, Guyana.

External links

Official website

Education in Guyana

Secondary Schools	List of schools in Guyana Anna Regina Multilateral Berbice High Bishops' High Hindu College (Cove and John) Mackenzie High North West Port Kaituma President's College Queen's College Santa Rosa St Rose's St Stanislaus

Private Secondary Schools	Marian Academy Georgetown International Academy School of the Nations

Universities and colleges	List of universities and colleges in Guyana Cyril Potter College of Education Guyana School of Agriculture The Business School Guyana University of Guyana

Initiatives	Guyana Education Access Project

Association of American Schools in South America

Members	Asociacion Escuelas Lincoln American Cooperative School American International School of Bolivia See list of schools in Brazil International School Nido de Aguilas Colegio Karl C. Parrish Colegio Nueva Granada The Columbus School The Country Day School International School of Curaçao Academia Cotopaxi Alliance Academy International Colegio Americano de Quito Colegio Alberto Einstein Inter-American Academy of Guayaquil Colegio Menor San Francisco de Quito American School of Guatemala Georgetown International Academy American School of Tegucigalpa American International School of Kingston American Nicaraguan School Crossroads Christian Academy Magen David Academy American School of Asunción Colegio Franklin Delano Roosevelt International School Port of Spain Uruguayan American School Centro Educativo Internacional Anzoategui Colegio Internacional de Carabobo Colegio Internacional de Caracas Colegio Internacional Puerto La Cruz Escuela Bella Vista Escuela Campo Alegre Escuela Las Morochas International School of Monagas

Invitational members	International School of Aruba Santa Cruz Cooperative School See list of schools in Brazil Cayman International School Colegio Albania Colegio Bolivar Colegio Bureche Colegio Jorge Washington Colegio Panamericano GI School La Sierra International School Knightsbridge Schools International Bogota Lincoln School Carol Morgan School ISM International Academy Colegio Maya Union School Escuela Internacional Sampedrana Colegio Americano de Torreon Colegio ATID Peterson Schools ASF Mexico Knightsbridge Schools International Panama The International School of Panama Freeport Mining School c/o Colegio Prescott

Coordinates: 6°49′06″N 58°07′52″W / 6.818258°N 58.131122°W / 6.818258; -58.131122

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