Below is our current 2009-2010 school profile, which will hopefully provide more information about TASOK and how our school is run. Good luck!
Superintendent: Dr Irene Epp
Phone +243-81-700-5567 super@tasok.cd
Principal: Steven Hupp
Phone +243-81-510-9714 principal@tasok.cd
Head College Counselor: Ann Clemmer
Phone +243-85-475-9001 counseling@tasok.cd
College Counselor: Steve Hupp
College Counselor: Godelieve Mwilambwe
School Address:
Rte de Matadi
Ngaliema
Kinshasa II
République Démocratique du Congo
Mailing Address:
Mail Call/ TASOK
551 W. Cordova Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87505 USA
www.tasok.cd
CEEB Code: 611000 ACT Code: 871420 UCAS Name: A47247Cr
Accredited by Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges
Full Member of the Association of International Schools in Africa
Associate Member of the European Council of International Schools
Enrollment
K -12 -- 285 Students
Class of 2010 -- 19 Students
Background
Drawing on the strengths of a committed and culturally diverse community, The American School of Kinshasa aims to provide a high quality American primary and secondary education for English-speaking students living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. TASOK, founded in 1961, has seen many ups and downs with regard to the ever challenging political situation of Zaire/the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Despite the challenges, TASOK has continued its long standing tradition of providing a full high school academic program comparable to other international schools of its size.
Academics
Grades are recorded on a semester basis with the school calendar
running from mid-August to early June. Classes are on a block schedule with 65 minutes per class.
Grade Point Average:
• Not weighted
• Students are not ranked
AP Courses
Calculus AB
French Language (2 years)
Macroeconomics
Physics B
Psychology
Studio Art: Drawing
U.S. History
World History (2 years)
Extra-Curricular
TASOK offers many after school activities for its students which change from year to year depending on faculty expertise and student interest.
Offered Yearly:
Student Council
Model United Nations
Varsity Basketball
Varsity Soccer
Varsity Swim Team |
