Georgetown International Academy


The Georgetown International Academy is a private, coeducational day school in Georgetown, Guyana. It 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 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.

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.

Curriculum

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.

Faculty

In the 2011–2012 school year, there were fourteen full-time and four part-time teachers, and three teaching assistants.

Enrollment

At the beginning of the 2011–2012 school year, enrollment was 95.
The school is located at 9-10 Delhi Street, Prashad Nagar, Georgetown, 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 a new early-childhood play center.