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 18 and from January 11 to May 28.

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 49 full time and faculty members in the 2009-2010 school year, including North Americans, Bolivians and people of other nationalities. The school employs one guidance counselor, a full-time registered nurse and 8 teacher aides.

Enrollment
Enrollment at the beginning of the 2009-2010 school year was 335 (KG3-5, 184; 6-8, 67; 9-12, 83).

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
About 98 percent of the school's income was derived from regular day school tuition.