Saldún de Rodríguez 2375, Carrasco, 11500, Montevideo, Treinta y Tres, Uruguay.
Saldún de Rodríguez 2375, Carrasco, 11500, Montevideo, Treinta y Tres.
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The Uruguayan American School (UAS) is a private, non-profit college-preparatory school in Montevideo, founded in 1958 by Uruguayan and US citizens to bring a US-style education to Uruguay while building cultural ties between the two countries. It occupies a three-hectare campus in the residential district of Carrasco, in the east of the city, and enrols roughly 320 students from Pre-Nursery to Grade 12, drawn from about 35 countries; Uruguayans make up around a third of the student body and US citizens about a quarter. Classes are small, with an average of 15 students. The international programme is taught in English, and students can work towards three diplomas: a US high school diploma accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), the Uruguayan diploma through an integrated Uruguayan Program recognised by the national education authorities (ANEP), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma, taken by nearly all Grade 11-12 students. UAS follows a northern-hemisphere calendar from August to June, uses AERO standards linked to US Common Core in the lower years, and is a SAT testing centre. The school puts strong emphasis on outdoor education, community service and a learner profile built around global awareness, creativity, emotional intelligence and collaboration.
Educational System of Uruguayan American School
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School values
UAS describes itself as a multicultural and academically demanding learning community that aims to prepare responsible global citizens and lifelong learners through US, international and Uruguayan curricula. Its beliefs stress respect and acceptance, personal responsibility, integrity and hard work. The UAS Learner Profile, written with students, teachers and parents, focuses on being globally aware, creative, emotionally intelligent, collaborative and a critical thinker.
Number of Students: 320
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Tutoring
Uniform
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Attention to Diversity at Uruguayan American School
Educational Psychologist
Educational Stages of Uruguayan American School
Nursery
Preschool
Primary
Middle School
High School
Vocational Training
Information about the educational stages of the Uruguayan American School
UAS runs an Early Childhood Center for Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten, taking children from about two and a half years old, followed by an Elementary School for Grades 1 to 5. The Secondary School covers Grades 6 to 12, with Middle School in Grades 6 to 8 and High School in Grades 9 to 12, where Grades 11 and 12 follow the IB Diploma Programme. In the lower grades each class has a teacher and a teaching assistant.
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Languages and International Programs at Uruguayan American School
Spanish (High)
Portuguese (Half)
English (Instructional)
Information about languages of the Uruguayan American School
English is the language of instruction in the international programme, and an English Language Learner service supports non-native speakers from Kindergarten to Grade 12; no English level is required for entry up to Grade 5. Spanish is taught to all students, with a Spanish Language Learner track for beginners, and students in the Uruguayan Program study Spanish language, history and social sciences in Spanish. At IB level, students can choose Spanish literature or Spanish B, Portuguese B and English B.
IB (International Baccalaureate)
American Curriculum
Information about international degrees and programmes of the Uruguayan American School
UAS offers three complementary diploma routes. Grades 9 and 10 follow a US curriculum leading to a NEASC-accredited American high school diploma, and Grades 11 and 12 follow the IB Diploma Programme, which nearly 90% of seniors take as full diploma candidates; many earn the IB bilingual diploma. IB subjects include English and Spanish literature, Spanish, Portuguese and English B, history, economics, sciences, computer science, mathematics and visual arts. The optional Uruguayan Program, run with the national education authorities since 1999, adds the official Uruguayan diploma from primary through secondary school.
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Extracurricular Activities at Uruguayan American School
Cultural activities
Cooking
Reading workshop
Programming
Robotics
Arts activities
Music
Dance
Art
Theater
Ballet
Sports activities
Athletics
Football
Basketball
Tennis
Swimming
Chess
Karate
Artistic gymnastics
Volleyball
Baseball
Yoga
Information about extracurricular activities of the Uruguayan American School
UAS competes in the South American Activities Conference (SAAC) with international schools from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador and Peru, and in local leagues such as FIFE soccer and ADIC volleyball and basketball. Teams train in soccer, volleyball, basketball, swimming, cross country and tennis. The after-school programme for younger pupils includes yoga, ballet, karate, gymnastics, dance, chess, coding, robotics, pastry, plastic arts, baseball and storytelling. Music, drama and visual arts run through all grades, and high school students take part in yearly outdoor education trips around Uruguay and in community service projects.
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Services and Facilities of Uruguayan American School
Dining room
Dining room - External catering
Bring food from home
Special menus
Other services
School transport
School nurse
Field trips / retreats
Information about the services offered by the Uruguayan American School
A full-time nurse looks after student health, and a Student Support Team of counsellors, learning specialists and English and Spanish language teachers helps students with academic and social-emotional needs; elementary pupils also have weekly social-emotional learning classes. The cafeteria serves a daily menu with a vegetarian option and can adapt for dietary needs, or children can bring lunch from home. Two private bus companies serve Carrasco and other neighbourhoods. Elementary pupils wear a uniform, and a Parent Support Group organises community events.
Facilities
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Maker space
Library
Computer lab
Facilities
Children's playground
Facilities
Gym
Volleyball court
Football pitch
Basketball court
Other facilities
Multipurpose/conference room
Information about the facilities of the Uruguayan American School
The three-hectare Carrasco campus has about 7,100 square metres of buildings with separate elementary and secondary wings. Facilities include a Media Center with over 19,000 books in English and Spanish, a computer lab with 3D printer, a Design Lab, four purpose-built science laboratories, two gymnasiums (one opened in 2021) with a weight room, a 300-seat auditorium with stage, flexible learning spaces, a cafeteria with terrace, a regulation soccer field, a hard court and three playgrounds, including a shaded early-childhood play area.
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