The American Educational Association of La Paz, Bolivia, is a private, coeducational school, which offers an educational program from KGI through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The school was founded in 1955. The school year comprises two semesters extending from August 10 to December 16 and from January 9 to May 26.

Organization
The school is governed by a ten-member Board of Directors elected for 2-year terms by the members of the Association. Membership in the Association is automatically conferred on the parents or guardians of children enrolled in the school. The school is incorporated in the U.S. and is tax-exempt in the U.S. It is officially recognized by the Bolivian Government.

Curriculum
The curriculum is that of U.S. general academic, college preparatory public schools. The school testing program includes the College Entrance Examination Board tests. Instruction is in English. Spanish and French are taught as foreign languages. Art, music appreciation, and computer courses are offered. There is no religious instruction. Most of the graduates go on to colleges and universities in the United States. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Faculty
There were 48 full time and 3 part-time faculty members in the 2005-2006 school year, including 34 North Americans, 14 Bolivians and 3 person of other nationality. The school employs two guidance counselors, a full-time registered nurse and 7 teacher aides.

Enrollment
Enrollment at the beginning of the 2005-2006 school year was 420 (KGI-5, 193; 6-8, 102; 9-12, 125). Of the total, 172 were U.S. citizens, 170 were host country nationals, and 78 were children of other nationalities. Of the U.S. enrollment, 81 were dependents of U.S. Government direct-hire contract employees, and 91 of other private U.S. citizens.

Facilities
The school is located on the outskirts of the city. The buildings include an auditorium, theater, gymnasium, library, classrooms, tennis courts, racquetball courts, and indoor heated swimming pool.

Finances
In the 2005-2006 school year about 98 percent of the school's income was derived from regular day school tuition. Annual tuition rates were US$ 4,900 for KGI, US$ 8,900 for grades KGII through 5, and US$ 9,900 for grades 6 through 12, payable in U.S. dollars. In addition, there is a one-time entrance fee of US$ 2,500 per student for grades KGII through 2, US$ 4,500 for grades 3 through 5, US$ 6,000 for grades 6 through 12.

Statistics as of September 2005.