American Embassy School of Delhi

Since 2022, David Perry BA MEd. David has been an educator for nearly three decades and has held senior leadership, counselling, and teaching positions in Chile, China, and the United States. He has a Bachelor of Arts in geography from Clark

Orientation at beginning of August but year round admission. Roughly 30 per cent turnover of student body from year to year, but most of it occurs during the summer – average overseas contract is three years. Admission based on student reports and

Recently, largest numbers to university in North America with Californian institutions noticeably popular but also to Boston, Vassar, McGill and Toronto among a wide spread. Some to Russell Group universities in the UK, such as Durham and Bristol,

In 2019, the IB Diploma average score was 35 (far above the global average of 30 but one point lower than the previous year) with two earning the maximum of 45 points, putting them at the top of the global tree.

In 2018, 69 students took AP exams

The elementary school follows the American Elementary Curriculum with emphasis on maths, science and social studies with specialised instruction, including in world languages, art, music and Indian studies. Technology as part of the teaching process

School makes every effort to meet special needs of students including physical disabilities, learning disabilities and developing English language skills but it is not a place for children with severe learning disabilities. For minor learning

ESL instruction available from kindergarten onwards, based on teacher referral. ESL students work in their own peaceful, well-resourced centre, shared with learning resource centre. Children are mainstreamed as proficiency improves, and they are keen

Exceptional facilities (including superb modern theatre) are unparalleled in Delhi, often dazzling prospective parents, and make for an outstanding extracurricular student life. Constant stream of concerts, productions, shows and matches, open to all

Amazingly wide choice of sports with two gymnasiums, two soccer fields, athletics track, baseball diamond (in American Club across the road), three clay tennis courts,1/2 size Olympic swimming pool, diving pool and a wading pool, climbing wall, dance

American style, touchy feely, well-resourced and geared up for the emotional wellbeing of students with four full time counsellors, one each for elementary and middle school and two for high school plus a school psychologist.

Nevertheless,

The school serves American children and others whose parents are employed by foreign service agencies, embassies, USAID, United Nations organisations and foreign companies. The percentage of US students increases up the school from over 30 per cent

School operates totally off tuition as a non-profit independent school. Grant and Aid policy for families in financial crisis.

In a report of the Accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (accredited since 1990), the team found ‘a well-qualified, exemplary, and dedicated staff… a strong educational programme… a fabulous facility and wonderful