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Office of Overseas Schools
and
International Schools Services
American Overseas Schools
NAESP – April 11, 2010
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American International Schools
Locations: Africa, Central/South America, Europe, Near/Middle East, Asia/Pacific Rim, Southeast Asia
Student body: multi-national Governance: independent community based,
company sponsored, church related, proprietary Language of instruction: English / bilingual Curriculum: International, US based, IB, AP
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Schools Assisted by theOffice of Overseas Schools196 Schools Receive Grant Assistance
American Republics – 40Europe - 66
East Asia – 26Near East/South Asia – 23
Africa – 41
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American-Sponsored Schools Around the World
Jakarta International School Am. Int. School of Mozambique
Lincoln Community School, Accra
International School of Islamabad
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Leveraging Human, Financial and Information Resources to Create Quality
American Education Overseas
• support a strong education program for dependents of U.S. Government employees.
• developing model American schools to promote mutual, education and cultural understanding for all.
The Mission of the Office of Overseas Schools
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Student Population at Schools Assisted by the
Office of Overseas Schools• 121,970 Students
Enrolled• 27 % US Citizens• 28% Host Country
Nationals• 45% Third Country
Nationals
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School Support• Accreditation
• School-to-School Partnerships
• Regional Education Associations
• New Schools
• Security Measures in Overseas Schools
• Grant Assistance
Activities
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All US Citizens All Students National Average
in Overseas Schools in OS Schools in US Schools
Reading 574 545 502
Math 585 584 515
Writing 567 545 494
Comparison of 2008 Mean SAT Scores
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International School of Dakar
International School of Addis Ababa
American International
School of Vienna
American School of Asuncion
American Embassy School, Reykjavik
St. Stephens School, Rome
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Kiev International School Overseas School of
Colombo
International School of UlaanbaatarInternational
School Suva
Copenhagen International School
International School of Beijing
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Selection Criteria for Administrators
Master’s degree required At least two years current admin experience Desired career progression is previous successful
experience as a teacher, principal, superintendent Certification preferred by most schools Doctorate preferred for school heads in some of the
larger schools
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Yangon International School - Myanmar
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Qualities of Successful Overseas Administrators
Flexibility/Adaptability High energy level Sense of humor/adventure Counseling skills Good communication skills – both written
and verbal Collaborative leadership style
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Establish a Professional File
Application data / narratives Official transcripts and certification documents Written references from supervisors and their
current contact information Resume and other supporting documents Tandem couples often have an advantage,
especially in smaller schools
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Administrative Recruiting Begins earlier than in US – Schools are
beginning now to list positions for 2011-12 Active September through April Often involves site visit of the top 2-3 candidates
(with spouse) for on-site interviews lasting for 2-3 days
Directors/Superintendents hired by Board; Principals hired by school head
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International AdministrationPersonal Advantages
Comfortable lifestyleExcellent saving potentialTravel OpportunitiesEducational value for childrenOpportunity to learn and growOpportunity to work with wonderful staff
and motivated students
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Professional Advantages
Small organization – most are <800 students Initiatives can be implemented quicklyFlexibility in staffing/high quality teachersFew legal issuesAdministrators are focused on education with few
mandated requirementsSupportive parent community
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ChallengesFew support staff – school & communityHigh board turnover – most are electedHigh teacher turnover (challenge/opportunity)Demands of a diverse community IsolationLanguage/cultural differencesResource/counselor: “You are the rock”
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Characteristics of Overseas Schools
Focal point of the international communityHigh expectations of parent communityWell educated two-parent familiesHighly motivated, capable, success oriented
studentsWell funded academic programsSmall expatriate community – Fish Bowl
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For Information:Office of Overseas Schools - A/OS, Washington, D.C.
William H. Scotti – Regional Education Officer
E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.state.gov/m/a/os
International Schools Services – Princeton, NJ
Ralph Jahr, VP Head Search & Administration
E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.iss.edu
Council of Int’l Schools – Petersfield, Hampshire UK Richard Tangye, Executive DirectorWeb: www.cois.org
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Educators’ Collaborative, LLC – San Francisco, CAJudith R. Glickman Web: www.educatorscollaborative.comE-mail – [email protected]
Search Associates – Dallas, PAJohn Magagna, Search ConsultantWeb: www.search-associates.com
Carney, Sandoe & Associates – Boston, MA
Ralph Davison, Jr. - Senior Search Consultant
Web: www.carneysandoe.com
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The International School Experience