The American Schools of Angola

The mission of the American Schools of Angola is to develop and nurture proud well-adjusted lifelong learners; who are inspired to be extraordinary and to become successful culturally sensitive global citizens and leaders, striving for a better world for all.

OFFERING A MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAM K-5, OPENING IN 2019

BOARDING OPTION FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:  IN CATUMBELA AND LUANDA SITE, OPENING IN 2019

BE EXTRAORDINARY

At American Schools of Angola, you will NOT see desks in a row with students sitting quietly, bored and a teacher lecturing to 30- 40 students for 30 minutes.  You won't hear a bell schedule or see a backpack full of heavy textbooks that must be lugged from class to class.  ASA disrupts the factory model of education, instead opting for a student-centered model.

YOU WILL SEE STUDENTS: 

•          working on their computer; reading, taking notes and doing activities and assignments provided by our US accredited Calvert curriculum
•          working individually, in pairs or in small groups.
•          free to change classes and work area, get a drink of water, take a break or go to the restroom without permission. 
•          desks arranged in miscellaneous configurations to optimize individual learning
•          attending video tutoring sessions, live tutoring sessions, and peer collaboration.
•          utilizing learning tools like SMART boards, virtual reality apps and participating in interactive collaborative wall activities. 
•          asking their teacher for assistance whenever needed.
•          morning and afternoon mentor check ins – aligning or realigning goals for the day/week.
•          striving for excellence as only A’s and B’s are accepted.

YOU WILL SEE AMERICAN TEACHERS:

• and learning coaches working one on one with a student or with a small group of students:
• walking around the room interacting with individual students,
• asking critical thinking questions and checking for understanding on an individual personalized basis.
• readily available to answer student originated questions.
• monitoring individual progress
• offering enrichment activities to further learning

IN SUMMARY YOU WLL SEE: 

• Students becoming self-advocates for their own education – making choices, goal setting, asking questions, developing time managements skills, self-monitoring behavior - with caring attentive teachers, within our technology enriched classrooms. 
• A student-centered program in action.