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American School of Asuncion

Paraguay, Asunción

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees $6,015 - 10,178
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 802
Type Co-educational
Opened 1954
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American
Taught languages Spanish, Guarani
Typical class size 22
Strengths Languages, STEM, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

The American School of Asunción (ASA) is a bilingual, college-preparatory international school in Paraguay with 802 students and 99 faculty members (51 international). The school represents 34 student nationalities.

Avenida España 1175, Asunción, Paraguay

The Essentials

American School of Asuncion has 802 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
ASA is located on Avenida España in Asunción, Paraguay.

Stages
The school is structured into Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, and High School.

Type
ASA is a private bilingual co-educational college-preparatory international day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school community represents 38 distinct nationalities, with 34 student nationalities represented.

Additional learning support
Counseling services support academic and social-emotional development across elementary, middle, and high school, including intervention strategies for students with special needs.

Country affiliation
The school follows a U.S. Academic Program alongside a Paraguayan Academic Program.

School day structure
School hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 16:00.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Student dress must be discreet and not interrupt the learning process. A student may not dress, display, or wear emblems, insignias, badges or other symbols whose effect is to unduly distract others or offend and cause disruption to the school. The Level Director or another authorized school official will determine whether a particular form of dress violates this policy. For sports, students representing ASA must wear the official ASA sports uniform; students on athletic teams must purchase the uniform approved by the administration; students who do not purchase the uniform will not be authorized to participate on the relevant ASA team.

Food Options
The school has a lunch buffet served in the canteen; the lunch program includes sustainability measures, such as using reusable cups and cutlery to reduce single-use plastics.

Governance and Ownership
ASA is governed by the Board of Directors under the statutes of the School's Parents Association. The Board comprises nine voting members: four Paraguayan citizens, four American citizens, and one citizen of a third nationality; an appointee of the U.S. Ambassador sits as an ex officio member with a voice but no vote. Board officers (President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Pro Treasurer, Secretary) are elected annually, and the Board meets monthly (excluding January). The Director General leads school operations. ASA is a day school and holds MEC and AdvancED accreditation.
Fees

Annual tuition at American School of Asuncion ranges from USD 6,015 to USD 10,178 for 2026/27.

Application / Entrance / Registration Fees

- One-time entrance (admission) fee: USD 7,750–9,500 (one-time, non‑refundable).
- Annual registration fee: USD 700 (charged each academic year).

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term)

- Pre‑Kindergarten (PreK / K4): Annual tuition USD 6,015. Per semester (inferred as half of annual): USD 3,007.50.
- Elementary School (Grades K5–5): Annual tuition USD 9,478. Per semester (inferred): USD 4,739.00.
- Middle School (Grades 6–8): Annual tuition USD 9,478. Per semester (inferred): USD 4,739.00.
- High School (Grades 9–12): Annual tuition USD 9,478. Per semester (inferred): USD 4,739.00.

(Note: the per‑term amounts shown above are calculated by dividing the published annual tuition by two to match the school's two‑semester academic structure; this is an explicit arithmetic inference based on the school's semester calendar.)

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The academic year is organized in two semesters (August–mid December; mid February–late June). Tuition is billed for the academic year and may be collected according to the fee type and the school's published calendar. Per‑semester billing or approved payment plans are used in practice.
- School fees may be denominated in either Paraguayan Guaraní or U.S. Dollars. Late fees or penalties apply to overdue payments. Student registration and the right to attend classes are contingent on payment of prior fees or approval of a written payment plan by the Business Office/Director General.
- Payment plans are considered and must be approved; families are discouraged from receiving approval for consecutive‑semester payment plans.

Boarding / Residential provision

- Boarding is not applicable. The American School of Asunción is a day school (Pre‑K through Grade 12) and does not operate a boarding program.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- The school's fee schedule routinely includes charges for: registration, entrance, testing, field trips, penalty fees, competitions, sports, and extracurricular/supplemental programs. Specific itemized charges (for example: uniforms, bus/transport, lunch/cafeteria, AP/exam fees, MAP/testing fees, after‑school clubs, instrument rentals, or specific activity fees) are billed separately where applicable.
- Uniforms, transport (school bus), meal plans, optional extracurricular program fees, and exam fees are normally charged in addition to tuition when those services are used. Exact prices for these items are set and published by the Business Office for each school year.

Refunds and withdrawal

- Tuition refunds: tuition will only be refunded for any semester not yet initiated. Refunds will not exceed 50% of the annual tuition cost for the family. Under no circumstances will other school fees be refunded (registration, entrance, extracurricular fees, etc.).
- Admissions for transfers, including students accepted for one semester only, require full payment of all established tuition costs and fees (including the one‑time entrance fee) at the time of admission.

Fee payment options and financial administration

- The school's financial procedures provide for payments and receipts to be processed through formal banking and electronic channels. The Business Office manages deposits to school bank accounts and uses checks, bank transfers, electronic means, and other formally trackable methods for financial transactions. Credit/debit card use for specific payments may be accommodated under school financial procedures where appropriate, and the Business Office can authorize and document card payments.
- Families must follow published payment procedures and deadlines established by the Business Office; the Business Office issues official invoices and payment instructions for each billed item.

Notes on financial aid and discounts

- The school offers financial aid and tuition reductions in certain cases; financial aid is granted as tuition reduction and will not exceed a specified percentage of family tuition when awarded. Staff incentives for eligible categories may include entrance fee waivers and tuition reductions on a space‑available basis. All such programs are subject to school policy and approval.

Summary

- Annual tuition rates (USD) for the 2025 period: PreK USD 6,015; Elementary/Middle/High USD 9,478 (per‑semester amounts shown above are the result of dividing the annual tuition into two equal semester payments). Entrance and registration fees are charged separately (entrance: USD 7,750–9,500 one‑time; registration: USD 700 per year). Additional charges for activities, testing, transport, meals, uniforms and similar items are billed separately. Refunds of tuition are possible only for semesters not yet initiated and are capped at 50% of the annual tuition; other fees are non‑refundable.
Academics

American School of Asuncion teaches American for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
ASA offers a U.S. Academic Program (Arts, Language Arts, Math, PE, Music, Science, Social Studies, Technology, World Language) alongside a Paraguayan Academic Program (Spanish Language/Literature, Social Sciences, Guarani). STEAM and Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available.

Student Teacher Ratio
The school has 99 faculty members (51 international) serving 802 students.

Higher Education Progression
College acceptances are documented for graduating students.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
ASA provides a comprehensive counseling program across elementary, middle, and high school focused on social-emotional learning. Elementary Counseling creates a positive, safe environment and addresses developmental, emotional, and social needs to support academic achievement and SEL. Elementary counselors are trained in child development, learning strategies, self-management, and social skills. Middle School advisory lessons address time and stress management, decision-making, interpersonal skills, cross-cultural awareness, responsible behavior, and health issues, with counselors supporting students individually, in groups, and in classrooms. High School Counseling follows the four-domain model—academic, personal/social, career, and global perspective—offering solution-focused counseling, orientation and transitions, crisis management, and collaboration with teachers and parents.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
ASA Counseling addresses the needs of students with special needs through the counseling program. The High School Counseling team participates in Student Study Team meetings to discuss the special needs of students and to develop intervention strategies. Counselors collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to support academic performance, behavior, social skills, and wellbeing, coordinating accommodations and scheduling as needed. Interventions are designed to help students access the curriculum and participate fully in school life. The approach emphasizes ongoing collaboration to tailor supports within the school's learning environment.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
All students develop multilingual fluency in English, Spanish, and Guarani through a U.S. standards-based curriculum implemented with MEC. Instruction is bilingual, with all non-language instruction delivered in English. Spanish as a Second Language is provided for students whose level of Spanish does not meet the language requirements, paired with Paraguayan Studies until they can be mainstreamed. World Language classes are conducted in the target language: Spanish, French, Mandarin, or Portuguese. This structure supports language proficiency across languages for academic and cultural understanding.

Mental Wellbeing
ASA's Counseling program supports mental wellbeing through a developmental, comprehensive approach across all levels. Elementary Counseling focuses on emotional and social development to promote academic achievement and SEL. Middle School Counseling addresses transitions and adolescent changes, with advisory lessons on time and stress management, interpersonal skills, cross-cultural awareness, and health issues. High School Counseling follows the four-domain model of academic, personal/social, career, and global perspective, providing crisis management, college and career guidance, and collaboration with teachers, parents, and administrators. Counselors collaborate with families and staff to support students' wellbeing.
Parent Experience

Community
The school community represents 38 distinct nationalities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
A STEAM building was recently constructed on campus.

Sports Facilities
ASA provides outdoor courts near the alumni house for athletic activities, and a gymnasium with a newly renovated floor supports indoor sports. The Athletics and activities program follows a six-stage development framework from U6 to Varsity, emphasizing participation, skill development, and progression. Participation and fair play are core values of ASA's sports program, with objectives to provide opportunities to play, teach teamwork and sportsmanship, and develop skills. The campus facilities are used to support ASA's education-based sports philosophy and after-school athletic activities.

Academic Facilities
A dedicated STEAM building is available.

Extra Curricular Facilities
ASA High School students must volunteer a minimum of 20 hours of Service Learning during each of the four high school years. Students choose organizations to work with, such as Operation Smile, Techo, CONIN, Habitat for Humanity, Adoptame, Fundacion Solidaridad, Club Escuela Solidaria, Fe y Alegría, Po Paraguay, and Juntos por la Educación, among others. Clubs include Summer Boost, Peers for Peers, and Global Issues Network (GIN), and many other groups. These activities take place across various sectors around Asunción and Paraguay, building teamwork and leadership skills.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
ASA offers a bilingual, standards-based curriculum that blends Paraguayan MEC requirements with U.S. standards. Students graduate with the MEC Scientific Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences and a U.S. High School Diploma. The program supports multilingual fluency in English, Spanish, and Guaraní. ASA provides Advanced Placement courses, with 15 AP options approved by the College Board.

Arts & Creative
Performing arts are integrated into student life, featuring concerts, theatrical performances, and other cultural productions. The Performing Arts Department produces full-scale shows such as Mary Poppins Jr. for the ASA community. Students engage in arts initiatives as part of the school culture.

Cultural & Language
Multilingual fluency is promoted with English, Spanish, and Guaraní as part of the curriculum. The Paraguayan Studies Program articulates a rigorous study path that culminates in MEC and U.S. diplomas. Cultural activities include concerts, theatrical performances, and conferences with prominent artists and promoters.

Social & Hobbies
Students participate in Model United Nations conferences, developing leadership and teamwork skills. In addition, leadership experiences occur through events like Intercolegial ASA and AMISA Leadership Conference. ASA maintains a strong athletics program and competitive sports offerings as part of student life.

Community & Service
Community service programmes are available.

Leadership & Professional
The ASA Leadership Team oversees the school's mission and day-to-day operations. ASA students participate in leadership development through conferences such as the AMISA Leadership Conference. Membership in recognized leadership and service initiatives, including national honor societies and campus clubs, supports student leadership.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Athletics programmes are offered.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Spanish are languages of instruction. Guarani is also taught as part of the Paraguayan programme.

Bilingual Teaching
The school operates as a fully bilingual institution with English and Spanish instruction. Guarani is also taught as part of the Paraguayan Academic Program.

Immersion Programs
World Language classes are conducted in the target language: Spanish, French, Mandarin, or Portuguese. This provides immersion-style language study across multiple languages.
Reputation

Accreditations
Cognia - accredited.
AAIE (American Association of International Educators) - member.
AMISA - member.
MEC (Paraguay Ministry of Education) - recognised.
Admissions

Admissions
The school requires completion of Pre-Registration forms for K4 or K5-12th Grade, which should be emailed or delivered in person to the Admissions Office. After review of the pre-registration forms, if the child(ren) is/are eligible and space is available, an application packet with further admissions instructions will be provided. Age requirements are four years old for the pre-school program (K4) by September 1 of the school year, and five years old for the kindergarten program (K5) by September 1. Admission priorities (Board Policy 7010) are: 1. child of a U.S. citizen on diplomatic assignment at the U.S. Embassy, or child of a Category 1 teacher; 2) U.S. citizen child; 3) child of international staff of diplomatic missions and international organizations accredited by the Paraguayan Ministry of Foreign Affairs; 4) sibling of a child currently enrolled at ASA; 5) child of ASA alumni or a child of an international family who has lived abroad for the preceding four years; 6) all other applicants. The school reserves the right of admission and readmission.

Scholarships
The school desires to provide scholarship assistance to attract qualified students and the Financial Aid Committee (FAC) will identify and entertain scholarship requests. The school seeks to establish a tax-free U.S. nonprofit foundation (501(c)(3)) to facilitate outside scholarship funding. Awarding of scholarships can be a discount of tuition and/or entrance fee, and scholarships are awarded without regard to race, creed, or nationality. Scholarships are granted to students in grades 9–12, with preference given to students not presently enrolled at ASA. Application/Consideration processes require submitting the following by published deadlines: a letter from parents describing the personal situation, a letter from the student, letters of recommendations, presentation of financial information, and any other data deemed necessary by the Financial Aid Committee; all documents remain confidential. Deadlines are established and published by the FAC; failure to meet deadlines will result in the scholarship request not being considered.
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