| 词条 | Lahore American School |
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|name = Lahore American School |image =http://www.las.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/A-21st-Century-School.jpg |streetaddress = Lahore American School, 15 Canal Bank Road, Upper Mall |city = Lahore |state = Punjab |country = Pakistan |type = Independent |established = 1956 |grades = Pre School-12 |mascot = Buffalo |website = http://www.las.edu.pk |campus = Suburban |students = 500 total 200 Preschool-grade 5 200 middle 100 high |colors = Blue and Gold {{Color box|Blue|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|Gold|border=darkgray}} }} Lahore American school (commonly shortened to LAS) ({{lang-ur|لاہور امریکن اسکول}}) is an independent school based in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is one of the few international schools in the city.{{citation needed|date=August 2015}} LAS is a co-educational school. AboutThe Lahore American School (LAS) is a school that offers a program for students preschool aged through grade 12. The school is open to any and all nationalities. Selective admission is based on prior academic achievement, standardized test scores, a writing sample, and a personal interview. Founded to serve overseas American students, LAS is an international institution following an American college preparatory program. The curriculum is standards-based as consistent with contemporary curricula in the United States. The school closely follows the American school system in social terms as well as academia, and hosts over 400 students of various nationalities.{{efn|Enrolment was 461 at the start of the 2006/2007 school year [1]}} The teachers are from diverse national backgrounds and highly experienced in overseas education. Of the 2007-2008 intake, 4% are American citizens, 92% are Pakistani citizens and 3% are Korean citizens 1% are citizens from other nations.[2] The main language of instruction at LAS is English, while French, Urdu, and Mandarin Chinese are taught as foreign languages. The academic calendar runs on a two-semester basis, the first going from August to December and the second from January to May. Due to the diverse nature of the student population, both local and international holidays are observed and the school is respectively closed. Admission criteria and tuition feesLahore American School is accredited by the Middle States Association. LAS offers a challenging American college preparatory education to eligible students and all applications are considered on an individual basis. Admissions criteria includes an entry test as well as an interview with the admission staff.{{citation needed|date=August 2015}} HistoryThe school was founded in 1956 by a parent group to offer American college-preparatory education for students.{{citation needed|date=August 2015}} SecurityLahore American School has a secured campus despite the fluctuating political situation that engrosses Pakistan. Safety drills are practiced multiple times year-round and only high security measures are acceptable for the school. The perimeter of the school is extensively guarded with trained personnel and the outskirts of the whole campus has security fencing. The administration remains in touch with the American Consulate at all times for updates in the event of local emergencies.{{citation needed|date=August 2015}} Notable alumni{{See also|Category:Lahore American School alumni}}
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Notes{{notelist}}References1. ^http://www.state.gov/m/a/os/1512.htm 2. ^{{citeweb|url=http://www.las.edu.pk/school.htm open|title=Word file|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071125150950/http://www.las.edu.pk/school.htm|archivedate=2007-11-25|df=}} External links
5 : American international schools in Pakistan|Schools in Lahore|Educational institutions established in 1956|1956 establishments in Pakistan|The Mall, Lahore |
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