Below is our current 2011-2012 school profile.
Superintendent: Dr Irene Epp
Phone +243-81-700-5567 super@tasok.net
Principal: Steven Hupp
Phone +243-81-510-9714 principal@tasok.net
Head College Counselor: Steven Hupp
Phone +243-85-475-9001 counseling@tasok.net
College Counselor:Kurt Gjullin
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.net
CEEB Code: 611000 ACT Test Center Code: 871420 SAT Test Center Code 80334 UCAS Name: A47247Cr TOEFL Test Center Code EM03 (Cali)
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 2011 -- 26 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. The school calendar runs 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)
English Literature and Composition
Chemistry
Biology
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
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