School Profile
Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
Member of: Nederlands Onderwijs in het Buitenland (NOB); Tri-Association-The Association of American Schools of Central America, Columbia, Caribbean, and Mexico; Assoc. for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE)
Headmaster: Paul D. Sibley
Academic Dean/Counselor: Mary B. Sibley
Business Manager: Jacqueline Juliao
Mission Statement:
The mission of International School of Aruba is to motivate and prepare students to achieve their academic and personal best within a U.S. accredited, English language, college/university preparatory program that embraces diversity while encouraging leadership, character, and community service.
The Governance:
The International School of Aruba is owned and managed by International Schools Services, a non-profit corporation dedicated to educational excellence for children attending International schools worldwide. Headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, International School Services is led by a team of professionals, each with decades of overseas experience.
The School:
The International School of Aruba is a nonprofit, co-educational, English language school. It was founded in 1929 and was owned by Lago Oil and Transport Co. Ltd. From 1986 on, the school was governed by the ISA community and parent body. ISA was acquired by ISS, International School Services, in 2004. In 2005, a new campus was constructed and ISA was relocated to the center of the island of Aruba. The school is a U.S. State Department assisted school.
Accreditation:
The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). A full successful accreditation review was conducted in May, 2008.
Academic Programming and Curriculum:
The curriculum is that of a U.S. university preparatory school. English is the primary language of instruction. The testing program includes the ITBS (IOWA) tests, PSAT, ACT, SAT and AP examinations. Advanced Placement classes are offered in English, Spanish, and Studio Art. Ninety percent of graduates go on to universities in North America and other countries. The school year is from August to June. Dutch and Spanish are offered at levels of Beginners to Native speakers. Dutch exams for CITO, MAVO, HAVO/VWO are organized.
Faculty:
There are 23 faculty members for the 2009-2010 school year with a diversity of nationalities. The staff represents 8 countries including a majority of US citizens, Canadians, Dutch/Arubans, South American and other island nationalities. Seventy percent of the teaching staff has master’s degrees. The Headmaster is US trained and certified, with both U.S. and International experience.
Enrollment:
The school currently serves 150 students from Montessori (3 yrs. old) through grade 12. The student body represents 22 countries. The 2009-10 senior class size is 12.
Facilities:
The campus is a modern, air-conditioned facility designed to serve 200 students. The school grounds include a multi use sports field, a covered basketball and volleyball court; other facilities include a stage, a playground, (4) large gazebo shelters, 2 science labs, 2 computer labs, and an automated library of 10,000 volumes. There is also a multi-purpose room with a cafeteria.
Graduation Requirements:
The class of 2010 must complete a minimum of 25 credits plus school and community service hours to graduate with a high school diploma. The graduation requirements will increase for the class of 2011 to 26 credits.
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English |
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4 |
Mathematics |
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3 |
Science (Biology required) |
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3 |
Social Studies (US History required) |
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3 |
Foreign Language (3 consecutive yrs.) |
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3 |
Art/Music |
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1 |
Physical Education |
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1 |
Computer |
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1 |
Electives |
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5 |
Service |
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1 |
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Total |
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25 |
SAT Mean Scores |
2006-07 |
2007-08 |
2008-09 |
Critical reading |
489 |
510 |
545 |
Math |
459 |
506 |
528 |
Writing |
449 |
495 |
516 |
Grading System and GPA:
Numerical grades are assigned in grades 3 through 12. Classes are not ranked because of a highly transitory, international student population and small class sizes.
A 93-100 4.0 C 73-76 2.0
A- 90-92 3.7 C- 70-72 1.7
B+ 87-89 3.3 D+ 67-69 1.3
B 83-86 3.0 D 63-66 1.0
B- 80-82 2.7 D- 60-62 0.7
C+ 77-79 2.3
High School Course Offerings:
English
English 9, 10, 11, 12; AP English Language & Composition; and AP English Literature & Composition
Mathematics
Algebra I; Geometry; Algebra II/Advance Mathematics; Pre-Calculus; and AP Calculus-AB
Science
Physical Science; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Advance Physics; Introduction to Anatomy, Introduction to Forensics; and Marine Biology
Social Studies
Caribbean History & Geography; Modern World History; U.S. History; Comparative Government; AP World History
Foreign Language
Spanish I, II, III, IV; AP Spanish Language; AP Spanish Literature; AP Spanish Language; and FL Dutch I, II, III, IV; Mavo / Havo / VWO Dutch
Fine & Performing Arts, Physical Education, Computers, and Service
Studio Arts I, II, III; Art History; AP Studio Art; Physical Education 9-12; Computer Applications; Yearbook and Service.
School Activities:
ISA participates in Model United Nations, South American Knowledge Bowl, National Honor Society, and Junior National Honor Society. The school publishes an annual yearbook. Student leadership is encouraged through an elected Student Council in both the middle and high schools. Special events during the year include: Latin Festival, Art Auction, Science Fair, Aruban/Dutch Book Week, the annual Holiday Music/Drama Show, and Spring Drama production.
College/University Placement:
Recent I.S.A. Graduates from the class of 2006-2009 were accepted to the following Universities & Colleges in North America:
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Barry University, Boston University, Campbell University, Emerson College, Florida Institute of Technology, Florida International University, Florida State University, Full Sail College, Johnson and Wales University, Ithaca College, Loyola Marymount University (LA); Lynn University, Northwood University, Pace University, Quinnipiac University, San Francisco State University, Syracuse University, Trent University (Canada), University of Guelph (Canada), University of Hartford, University of Kentucky, University of Massachusetts-Boston, University of Miami, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, University of San Diego, University of Tampa, University of Wisconsin at Platteville, and York University (Canada),.
Universities in other countries include:
Aruba School of Hotel Management, University of Manchester (England), Richmond College, The American University in London, UCIMED Medical School (Costa Rica), Hogeschool Den Haag, Hogeschool Maastricht, HBO Arnhem, Hogeschool INHOLLAND, Hoegschool van Amsterdam, University of Aruba, and University of Utrecht, (The Netherlands).
