Georgetown International Academy

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Georgetown International Academy
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Georgetown International Academy
RV9G+GXR, Georgetown, Guyana


Coordinates 6°49′06″N58°07′52″W / 6.818258°N 58.131122°W / 6.818258; -58.131122
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Other nameGIA
Former nameGeorgetown American School
Type American private international school
Established1971;52 years ago (1971)
Oversight U.S. Department of State Office of Overseas Schools
Grades PreK-12
Enrollment209 (2020-2021)
Campus type Suburban
Accreditations
School feesUS$6,200 to US$25,375
Affiliations Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Website www.giagy.org
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The Georgetown International Academy is an American private international, coeducational day school in Georgetown, Guyana. Established in 1971, the academy offers an educational program compatible with the United States system from nursery through grade 12.

Contents

The school year comprises two semesters extending approximately from the end of August to the end of January and from the end of January to the middle of June. [2]

Organization

The school is governed by a school board of seven members, elected by parents of the students for a two-year term. The school is incorporated in Guyana and operates within the laws of Guyana. [2]

The curriculum is largely that offered by United States elementary, middle and high schools, with additions intended to assist pupils in understanding Guyana and Caribbean geography and history. Textbooks are current and are from major U.S. educational publishers. The school is fully accredited by AdvancED (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)). [2]

Facilities

The school's previous campus is located at 9-10 Delhi Street, Prashad Nagar, Georgetown, [3] and housed in three buildings, one of which is undergoing extensive renovation. The small campus includes classrooms a science lab, a computer lab, a school library, art and music rooms, physical education and an assembly/lunch area. There are also two play areas including an early-childhood play center. [2]

As of 2023, the school has moved to a new campus near the Giftland mall.

Community work

In 2016 Georgetown International Academy's Key Club donated G$11 million to Giving Hope Foundation through hosting the Childhood Cancer Awareness Walk. [4]

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References

  1. "Georgetown, Guyana: Georgetown International Academy: 2020-2021 Fact Sheet". Overseas Schools Fact Sheet. Office of Overseas Schools, US Department of State. 19 November 2020. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Under Secretary for Management » Bureau of Administration » Office of Overseas Schools » Schools Worldwide. "Guyana, Georgetown: Georgetown International Academy". US/DOS official web site. US Department of State. Retrieved 2012-09-08. The Georgetown International Academy is a private, coeducational day school which offers an educational program compatible with the United States system for nursery through grade 12. The School has been in operation since 1971. The school year comprises 2 semesters extending approximately from the end of August to the end of January and from the end of January to the middle of June.
  3. "Contact Us". GIA official web site. Georgetown International Academy. Archived from the original on 2012-09-09. Retrieved 2012-09-08. Address: 9-10 Delhi Street Prashad Nagar Georgetown, Guyana.
  4. "GIA's Key Club donates over $11M to Giving Hope Foundation". Stabroek News. 2016-12-30. Retrieved 2021-01-16.

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