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Karachi American School

Pakistan, Karachi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees PKR 5,696 - 17,134
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1953
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages French, Spanish, Urdu
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Secondary School
Introduction

Karachi American School is a selective co-educational day school in Karachi offering an English-language American curriculum from Pre-K to Grade 12, with Advanced Placement courses for college preparation. Founded in 1953 to serve American and other expatriate families, the school sits on about 25 acres and has a purpose-built campus with extensive facilities. Facilities include Elementary and High School libraries, art studios, science and computer laboratories, a gymnasium, an auditorium, and playing fields to support academics, arts, and physical education. The campus features a 25-meter heated pool open year-round, a fitness center, a tennis court, and a paddle court. Alif-to-Z connects student volunteers with staff for English language support, promoting inclusion and language access. A strong co-curricular program offers robotics, Rock Band, HOSA, and student councils, fostering leadership, service, and teamwork within a U.S.-style college-preparatory framework. The school emphasizes personalized instruction and a culturally diverse community for lifelong learning success.

Karachi American School, KDA Scheme #1, Amir Khusro Road, Karachi, Sindh 75350, Pakistan

The Essentials

Karachi American School has instruction in English.

Location
KDA Scheme #1, Amir Khusro Road, Karachi 75350, Sindh, Pakistan.

Stages
Pre-Nursery through Grade 12.

Type
Selective co-educational day school.

Additional learning support
Learning Support is part of the Elementary School program.

Country affiliation
United States (American college-preparatory curriculum).
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
No boarding is offered; the school operates as a day school.

Food Options
There is a cafeteria and a snack bar on campus.

House System
Four Houses: Dragons (red) – Determination, Griffins (yellow) – Courage, Thunderbirds (blue) – Honor, Wyverns (green) – Loyalty. The school holds House events and House T-shirts are worn on designated days; Grade 5 students serve as House Prefects.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a non-profit organization. It is accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA-CESS), with accreditation first awarded in 1989 and renewed subsequently.
Fees

Annual tuition at Karachi American School ranges from PKR 5,696 to PKR 17,134 for 2026/27.

Karachi American School — Fees (Academic year 2026–2027)

Application fee
- Middle & High School applicants: USD 450 (non‑refundable).
- Elementary School applicants: USD 200 (non‑refundable).

One‑time registration fee (new students)
- K3: Registration USD 2,000 + 3% SST USD 60 = Total USD 2,060.
- K4: Registration USD 3,000 + 3% SST USD 90 = Total USD 3,090.
- K5 to Grade 5: Registration USD 4,000 + 3% SST USD 120 = Total USD 4,120.
- Grades 6–8: Registration USD 7,500 + 3% SST USD 225 = Total USD 7,725.
- Grades 9–11: Registration USD 10,000 + 3% SST USD 300 = Total USD 10,300.
- Grade 12: Registration USD 11,000 + 3% SST USD 330 = Total USD 11,330.

Payment of the registration fee is one‑time and non‑refundable; if not paid within one week of acceptance the place may be offered to another applicant.

Annual tuition and included incidental fees (full annual totals, inclusive of 3% Sindh Sales Tax)
- K3: Annual tuition USD 5,530; SST USD 166; Total annual fee USD 5,696.
- K4: Annual tuition USD 5,720; SST USD 172; Total annual fee USD 5,892.
- K5: Annual tuition USD 13,090 (includes Student Activities USD 30, Student Council USD 10, Graduation USD 50); SST USD 393; Total annual fee USD 13,483.
- Grade 1–4: Annual tuition USD 13,040 (includes Activities USD 30, Council USD 10); SST USD 391; Total annual fee USD 13,431.
- Grade 5: Annual tuition USD 13,140 (includes Activities USD 30, Council USD 10, Graduation USD 100); SST USD 394; Total annual fee USD 13,534.
- Grades 6–7: Annual tuition USD 16,225 (includes Activities USD 40, Council USD 20); SST USD 487; Total annual fee USD 16,712.
- Grade 8: Annual tuition USD 16,425 (includes Activities USD 40, Council USD 20, Graduation USD 200); SST USD 493; Total annual fee USD 16,918.
- Grades 9–11: Annual tuition USD 16,285 (includes Activities USD 70, Council USD 20); SST USD 489; Total annual fee USD 16,774.
- Grade 12: Annual tuition USD 16,635 (includes Activities USD 70, Council USD 20, Graduation USD 350); SST USD 499; Total annual fee USD 17,134.

Installment / per‑term billing (returning students)
- Standard schedule: 70% of the Total Annual Fee due no later than June 15; remaining 30% due by December 15. If the family elects to pay in full, the full amount is due by June 15. Fees not paid by due date are subject to a penalty (2% per month; described as a 2% service charge plus tax where applicable). Examples of installment amounts (70% / 30%) — all USD:
- K3: USD 3,987.20 / USD 1,708.80.
- K4: USD 4,124.40 / USD 1,767.60.
- K5: USD 9,438.10 / USD 4,044.90.
- Grade 1–4: USD 9,401.70 / USD 4,029.30.
- Grade 5: USD 9,473.80 / USD 4,060.20.
- Grades 6–7: USD 11,698.40 / USD 5,013.60.
- Grade 8: USD 11,842.60 / USD 5,075.40.
- Grades 9–11: USD 11,741.80 / USD 5,032.20.
- Grade 12: USD 11,993.80 / USD 5,140.20.

Tuition for partial attendance (mid‑year admissions)
- Admission during the first semester: full‑year tuition is payable.
- Admission during the second semester: half‑year tuition is payable.

Refund policy (withdrawals and refunds)
- Written notification received before the first day of the semester: full refund of tuition for that semester.
- Written notification received within the first 30 calendar days of a semester: 50% refund of tuition for that semester.
- Withdrawal after 30 calendar days of a semester: no refund for that semester.
- Refunds are returned to the payer in the currency of the original payment.
- Closure of the school or board‑mandated withdrawal may be handled per Board decisions or Board Policy 6.4034.

Other costs, charges and exclusions
- AP examination fees are billed separately from tuition and fees.
- Use of recreational facilities after school hours is not covered by tuition and fees.
- Any bank/wire fees, charges on returned checks, costs of collecting out‑station checks/drafts, or similar financial charges are the responsibility of the payer.
- No separate uniform fee is specified within the tuition and fees schedule. Merchandise/uniform purchases are handled separately by the school or its merchandise channel.

Boarding
- Karachi American School operates as a co‑educational day school; boarding is not applicable.

Payment methods and currency
- Tuition and fees are established in US Dollars (USD).
- Non‑Pakistani nationals: pay in USD via ACH/wire transfer; payment is credited only when funds are available to the school.
- Pakistani nationals and dual nationals holding Pakistani nationality at birth: may pay in Pakistani Rupees (PKR) by direct deposit or online transfer at the prevailing open market selling rate; cash payments are not accepted. Payments are credited only when funds are available to the school.
- Bank account / wire details and Business Office instructions are provided by the school's Business Office. Any additional bank charges are borne by the payer.

Late payment and non‑payment consequences
- Fees not paid by the due date incur a 2% penalty per month (described as a 2% service charge plus applicable tax) calculated from the day after the due date until funds are credited.
- Students whose fees are not paid by June 15 may be denied attendance until fees (and late charges) are settled; outstanding arrears can block release of student records.
Academics

Karachi American School teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers an English-language American curriculum from Pre-K to Grade 12. It follows an American college-preparatory AP program. Language of instruction is English. The school is a selective co-educational day school.

Student Teacher Ratio
3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

Exam Results
100% College success. One hundred percent of the Class of 2025 were admitted to one or more higher education institutions of their choice.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Karachi American School provides a counseling program that supports students' emotional, social, and personal development through proactive SEL and individualized support. Counselors work with students, families, and staff to ensure every child feels seen, heard, and supported. SEL lessons, individual check-ins, and small group work help students build self-awareness, resilience, empathy, and healthy relationships. The program fosters belonging and confidence as students navigate everyday challenges and key life transitions. The Elementary Guidance Office and the MS/HS Guidance Office oversee counseling services and student support.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Learning Support program runs Pre-K through Grade 12, delivering personalized guidance and targeted instruction in core academic areas, including mathematics, reading, expressive writing, and executive function development (study skills). Specialized therapeutic services are available, including Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy. Instruction is delivered through in-class integration and targeted small-group instruction to maximize each student's potential. In Elementary School, the program focuses on foundational math and literacy with in-class support and co-teaching partnerships. In Middle School, intervention reinforces mathematics, literacy, and executive function through in-class co-instruction, differentiated practice, and early RtI intervention. In High School, Learning Support offers integrated instruction with testing accommodations management for AP, PSAT, and SAT, contingent on eligibility and current psycho-educational diagnostic documentation.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an additional language is supported through Alif-to-Z. Alif-to-Z connects student volunteers with school staff members whose first language is not English, providing free, personalized English lessons to improve communication and integration within the school community. The program supports English language development to help students participate in class and school life.

Mental Wellbeing
The school emphasizes mental wellbeing through its counseling program, which addresses emotional and social development within the SEL framework. Counselors work with students, families, and staff to ensure students feel seen, heard, and supported. SEL lessons, individual check-ins, and small-group work help students develop self-awareness, resilience, empathy, and healthy relationships. The approach fosters belonging and confidence as students navigate everyday challenges and major life transitions. The Elementary Guidance Office and MS/HS Guidance Office oversee counseling services.

Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding the safety and rights of children, aligning with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Child protection policies are adapted from the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC). The Child Protection team has participated in ICMEC training and engages in yearly professional development to strengthen safeguarding. The KAS Child Protection Guidelines provide standards that respect cultures and international law. All members of the KAS Child Protection Response Team are ICMEC Level 1 certified. The school uses international background checks for all candidates and provides a Student and Community Child Safeguarding Concern Report Form.
Parent Experience

History
Karachi American School was founded in 1953 as a selective co-educational day school to serve American and other expatriate children and offers an American college-preparatory curriculum. The school serves students from Pre-Nursery through Grade 12 and is housed on approximately 25 acres of land. Facilities include libraries, art studios, science and computer laboratories, a gymnasium, an auditorium, squash and tennis courts, playing fields, a cafeteria, health facilities, and a snack bar.

Community
Karachi American School serves a diverse local and expatriate community and follows an American college-preparatory AP program with merit scholarships. The school emphasizes leadership, extracurricular activities, and community service as central to the learning experience. Student life includes clubs such as HOSA, the first and only chapter in Pakistan, Bracelet Making Club, Alif-to-Z, and Shark Tank, along with field trips and performances.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a purpose-built campus that supports learning across disciplines. The campus features an indoor gymnasium and outdoor grass pitches, as well as a running track. A 25-meter heated pool is open year-round, and a fitness center, tennis court, and paddle court are available on site. Elementary and High School Libraries support the curriculum.

Sports Facilities
The school has an indoor gymnasium. The school has outdoor grass pitches. The school has a running track. The school has a 25-meter heated pool that is open year-round, along with a fitness center, a tennis court, and a paddle court.

Academic Facilities
Elementary and High School Libraries are on campus. Art studios support the visual arts program. Science and computer laboratories support science and technology learning. A gymnasium and an auditorium support physical education and performing arts. Squash and tennis courts, playing fields, a cafeteria, a swimming pool, health facilities, and a snack bar round out the campus amenities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Middle School Student Council, High School Student Council, and Athletic Council are part of student leadership. MS/HS clubs include HOSA, Alif-to-Z, Shark Tank, and a bracelet making club. Rock Band includes students from grades 3 through 9. Nomad is a student-edited magazine published twice annually. Robotics has teams across elementary, middle, and high school and competes in events such as the World Robotics Olympiad. The Finance Club promotes financial literacy and participates in competitions such as the Wharton Global Investment Competition.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a Finance Club that promotes financial literacy and participates in competitions such as the Wharton Global Investment Competition. The Robotics Club has teams across middle and high school and pursues national events like the World Robotics Olympiad.

Arts & Creative
The school offers a Rock Band that brings together students from grades 3 through 9 to perform and collaborate. The Bracelet Making Club provides jewelry crafts for beginners and experienced makers.

Cultural & Language
The school offers Alif-to-Z, which connects student volunteers with staff members whose first language is not English, providing free, personalized English lessons. This program supports language access and smooth integration within the school community.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers student leadership through Middle School and High School Student Councils that organize bonfires, dances, movie nights, and Camp Night. The Athletic Council fosters school pride by coordinating events and supporting visiting teams.

Community & Service
The school offers HOSA as the first and only Pakistan chapter of the Health Occupations Students Association, combining clinical skill-building with community service. Members engage in health outreach, events and internships to support healthcare equity.

Leadership & Professional
The school provides leadership opportunities through Middle School and High School Student Councils, which oversee initiatives and events. Athletic Council and various clubs enable students to develop teamwork, communication and project-management skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Green Team helps protect the environment through recycling and waste-reduction projects. Health Club promotes healthy living with fitness activities and wellness challenges.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction across Pre-K to Grade 12. Urdu is taught as a language from Early Learning Center through high school (ELC Urdu; Urdu in Elementary; Urdu I–III in High School). French and Spanish are offered as modern languages (French I–IV, Spanish I–IV), with Urdu also available in Middle School. AP French Language and AP Spanish Language are offered in High School, and English-language support is provided for non-native speakers through the Alif-to-Z program.
Reputation

Awards
The school offers merit scholarships.

Accreditations
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Admissions

Admissions
1) Admissions for the 2026-2027 academic year are open to local and international applicants. Karachi American School is highly selective with small class sizes. The school offers an English-language American curriculum and an AP program, including the AP International Diploma. Classes begin in the first week of August, and applications are accepted starting in January; late applications may have no seats, and acceptance rates vary by grade. 2) All applications must include the required documentation per the admissions checklist; applications will not be processed without complete materials. Decisions are not conveyed until the application is complete. 3) Local applicants aged 6–18 complete a three-part admissions test assessing reading comprehension, mathematical computation and problem-solving, plus a writing sample. The applicant's previous grades and letters of recommendation are reviewed, and on-site screening assesses developmental readiness and behavior. Grade placement is determined by age, educational background, in-house testing, and meeting admissions criteria. 4) International applicants can apply throughout the year. Applications are processed on a first-come basis, and overseas applicants may be placed on waitlists if a grade is closed. International applicants should plan ahead due to limited seats and the potential for waitlisting. 5) Waitlists are maintained for grades that become full. Applicants must complete the admissions process and receive a formal wait-list notification to be placed on the waiting list. If a seat becomes available due to withdrawal, the notification is given on merit and the wait duration may require retesting. 6) To contact, call the Admissions Office at (92-21) 3-453-9097 Ext. 217 or 215, or email admissions@kas.edu.pk. Overseas applicants may courier a completed application to Karachi American School, KDA Scheme # 1, Amir Khusro Road, Karachi 75350, Pakistan. Appointments to submit the paperwork are required and on-campus visits are not allowed without prior appointment or a completed application.

Scholarships
Merit scholarships are offered.

Waitlist
Waitlists are maintained for grades that become full. Applicants must complete the admissions process and receive a formal wait-list notification to be placed on the waiting list. If a seat becomes available due to withdrawal, the applicant is notified on merit. The duration of the wait may require retesting. Waitlisted applicants pay a one-time processing fee.
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