American School sets up base in Kolkata

……….American School Kolkata (ASK) was inaugurated today at the American Consulate by Mr Jardine and Mr Dibyen Mukherjee, director of school education, government of West Bengal. In March last year, the Calcutta Chapter of the American Chamber of Commerce was inaugurated by Mr Jardine. The opening of ASK gives further impetus to American businesses coming to the city, their children will now have a place to study without disrupting the course curriculum they have been studying in the USA………American schools already exist in New Delhi, Chennai and Mumbai. Kolkata is the last of the metros to have one. The schools in New Delhi and Mumbai currently have 1,300 and 700 students respectively. “I hope that ASK will also serve as magnet for foreign businesses and as a vote of confidence in the rapid economic growth in this region. American Schools in New Delhi, Chennai and Mumbai are a key factor in the decision by international organisations and companies as to the location of their offices and personnel,” ………The school will mainly cater to children of expatriates and people travelling for business and it will follow an all-American curriculum. It begins with five students at the kindergarten level, and classes will be held in the American Consulate itself. The ……….Indian passport holders may be considered for admission only if they are temporary residents in India and are returning to an American or international system of education. [View Full Article]