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Ambassador Preparatory (formerly IAM)
325 Dayton Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55102 - View a map of this school Map tel: 6512280599
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School Notes Overview:


"Ambassador Preparatory/IAM is a unique pre-preparatory school focused on development of the skills required to create a highly literate international generation of leaders. The school's mission is clear: to educate within a inter and intra-cultural context to develop citizenship with a global eye..."


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Ambassador Preparatory (formerly IAM) Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 6-9 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1997 1900
Campus Size 1 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 50 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 12% 18%
Percent International Students 85% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 80% 72%
Average SAT Score n/a *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Formal
Average Class Size 10 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 1:7
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 60% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $34,475 $38,500
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $12,000 $21,950
Percent Students on Financial Aid 12% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 10,000 $ 17,000
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate n/a 60%
Director of Admissions Alex Thomas
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 3 13

Interscholastic Sports

BasketballSoccer
Swimming 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 6 23
  Extracurriculars
 
Community ServiceCommunity Service
DramaNewspaper
Public SpeakingStudent Government
School Notes:
  • Requirements for admission and success at AP/IAM include:
    • A strong desire to actively participate in a true international community
    • A willingness to strive for nothing less than the student's own personal best
    • At least average success in previous educational experiences
    • Above average commitment to the promotion of world citizenship in a global age
  • Profile last updated: 10/26/2006
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