Marina International School is an
international school
An international school is an institution that promotes education in an international environment or framework. Although there is no uniform definition or criteria, international schools are usually characterized by a multinational student body a ...
in the
area of
the Gambia
The Gambia,, ff, Gammbi, ar, غامبيا officially the Republic of The Gambia, is a country in West Africa. It is the smallest country within mainland AfricaHoare, Ben. (2002) ''The Kingfisher A-Z Encyclopedia'', Kingfisher Publicatio ...
. It serves levels PreK–12.
Historically, the school served Gambian and non-Gambian students, with different tuition rates for non-Gambian students with parents working for international agencies, Gambian students, and other non-Gambian students.
A grant by the
federal government of the United States
The federal government of the United States (U.S. federal government or U.S. government) is the national government of the United States, a federal republic located primarily in North America, composed of 50 states, a city within a fede ...
was discontinued in 1984 when the
Banjul American Embassy School Banjul American International School (BAIS) is an American international school in the Banjul area of the Gambia. Formerly titled the Banjul American Embassy School (BAES), the school serves preschool through high school.
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(BAES) was established. American parents had paid high tuition dollars to Marina but got little power in the school's management. Currently, it serves as one of the best prestigious schools in The Gambia.
History
Archive
. Banjul American Embassy School Banjul American International School (BAIS) is an American international school in the Banjul area of the Gambia. Formerly titled the Banjul American Embassy School (BAES), the school serves preschool through high school.
Overview
The school is ...
. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
See also
* Education in the Gambia
The Constitution mandates free and compulsory primary education in the Gambia, but a lack of resources and education infrastructure has made implementation difficult.[List of international schools
This is a list of notable international schools from around the world.
Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
The Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
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* List of schools in the Gambia
This is a list of notable in the Gambia
Schools (general)
* Muslim Senior Secondary School, Banjul (formerly Muslim High School)
* Nusrat Senior Secondary School, Bundung (formerly Nusrat High School)
* Gambia Senior Secondary School (formerl ...
References
External links
Marina International School
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American international schools in Africa
Buildings and structures in Banjul
Elementary and primary schools in the Gambia
International high schools
International schools in the Gambia
High schools and secondary schools in the Gambia
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