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Lahore American School

Pakistan, Lahore

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees PKR 4,208 - 16,014
Ages 3 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 380
Type Co-educational
Opened 1956
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages Urdu, French
Typical class size 6
Strengths Sport, Academic Enrichment, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Lahore American School is an independent, co-educational day school located at 15 Canal Bank Road, Upper Mall, Lahore, Pakistan. It serves students aged 3 to 17 (Preschool through Grade 12) with a U.S.-based educational program and an American college-preparatory curriculum. In Pre‑K through Grade 5, LAS uses an integrated American curriculum based on frameworks from American Education Reaches Out (AERO). The high school offers an American-style college-preparatory program and Advanced Placement courses, including AP Seminar, AP Research, AP English Language, AP World History, with the AP Capstone program added in 2023 — the first in Pakistan. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools since 1984 and is an American Sponsored Overseas School affiliated with NESA; it is also a member of CIS. LAS is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors elected by the Lahore American Society. With a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio, about 380 students, and facilities such as the Field House, a temperature-controlled pool, and an on-site health clinic, LAS supports athletics, visual and performing arts, and service programs.

15 Canal Bank Rd, Upper Mall Scheme, Lahore, Pakistan 54000

The Essentials

Lahore American School has 380 pupils, typical class sizes of 6, instruction in English.

Location
15 Upper Mall, Canal Bank, Lahore, Pakistan 54000. Lahore American School is located in the Upper Mall area along Canal Bank Road in Lahore. It serves students from Preschool through Grade 12.

Stages
Preschool through Grade 12 (PreK-12). The school offers a continuous program from early years through high school.

Type
Independent, co-educational day school.

Additional learning support
Lahore American School supports students with mild to moderate learning needs, offering targeted intervention, classroom support, and accommodations; accommodations for SATs or AP Capstone may be provided.

Country affiliation
U.S.-based educational program.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school has no boarding facilities; it is a day school.

Food Options
The school has a cafeteria with indoor and outdoor seating areas.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a private, co-educational institution governed by a seven-member Board of Directors elected by members of the Lahore American Society.
Fees

Annual tuition at Lahore American School ranges from PKR 4,208 to PKR 16,014 for 2026/27.

Application & one-time fees
- Admission testing: USD 150.
- Registration fee (one-time): USD 1,500 for KG–Grade 5; USD 2,500 for Grade 6–Grade 12. No registration fee is charged for Pre School and Pre KG. Students promoted to Kindergarten are charged the one-time registration fee.
- Activity fee (per family): USD 315 (annual).
- Facility development fee (per family): USD 1,000 (annual).

Annual tuition fees (School Year 2026–2027)
- Pre School (annual): USD 4,208.
- Pre KG (annual): USD 7,244.
- Kindergarten (annual): USD 13,088.
- Grade 1 (annual): USD 13,481.
- Grade 2 – Grade 5 (annual): USD 15,068.
- Grade 6 – Grade 8 (annual): USD 15,213.
- Grade 9 – Grade 12 (annual): USD 16,014.

Per-term breakdown
- A per-term or per-installment breakdown of the annual tuition amounts is not published in the school's public fee information; per-term amounts are therefore not available.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- A formal billing schedule (due dates, number of instalments, late payment penalties) and detailed payment terms are not published in the school's publicly posted fee information.

Boarding fees
- Lahore American School operates as an independent co-educational day school; boarding services and boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and recurring charges
- Known recurring/ancillary charges published: Activity fee (USD 315 per family) and Facility Development fee (USD 1,000 per family).
- Items that commonly appear at schools but for which no public amounts are listed for this school include: uniforms, textbooks, transport, exam fees, co-curricular or field-trip charges, and any security/caution deposits. Specific charges for these items are not published in the school's publicly posted fee information.

Refund information
- No public fee-refund policy or schedule for refunds (for registration, tuition, activity or facility fees) is published in the school's publicly posted fee information. The refund status of individual one-time charges (for example whether registration or testing fees are refundable) is not specified in the published fee summary.

Fee payment options
- Specific accepted payment methods (for example credit card, bank transfer, local bank deposit, PayOrder or online payment portal) are not listed in the school's publicly posted fee information.

Brief summary of findings and gaps
- Published, confirmed items for School Year 2026–2027: the annual tuition amounts by year group and the one-time fees/annual family fees listed above.
- Information not published publicly in the school's fee materials (and therefore not included above): per-term / per-installment tuition breakdowns, an explicit billing schedule with due dates and late-payment terms, detailed charges for uniforms/textbooks/transport/extracurriculars, the school's formal refund policy, and the specific accepted payment methods.
Academics

Lahore American School teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 3 to 17.

Curriculum
The Lahore American School offers a U.S.-based educational program from Preschool through Grade 12 and follows an American college-preparatory curriculum. In Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5, the school uses an integrated American curriculum based on frameworks designed by American Education Reaches Out (AERO). The High School program provides an American-style college-preparatory curriculum and offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses, including the AP Capstone program added in 2023. LAS also offers AP courses such as AP Seminar, AP Research, AP English Language, AP English Literature, and AP World History.

Student Teacher Ratio
6:1

Exam Results
SAT Scores (2025) are reported in the LAS HS Profile 2025-2026. AP exam policy notes that students earning a 3 or higher on an AP exam receive a 1.0 GPA bump.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates have gained admission to universities such as Cornell University, New York University (NYU), Georgetown University, Northeastern University, Rutgers University, McMaster University, and UCLA.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides social-emotional counseling for all students across elementary, middle, and high school. Counselors support educational, personal, and developmental needs; social-emotional learning is delivered through the RULER approach with weekly lessons and classroom integration. The program includes anti-bullying initiatives and well-being topics to create a positive, inclusive environment. The social-emotional counselor works with families and teachers to support emotional resilience and healthy social development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning Support helps students with mild to moderate learning needs. The department designs and implements data-referenced IEPs in collaboration with families, teachers, and educational psychologists. Areas of support include executive functioning skills, multi-sensory reading and writing, math support, behavioral support, and social-emotional skills. Learning Support co-plans and co-teaches with classroom teachers and coordinates accommodations for assessments such as SATs and AP Capstone; an additional cost applies and some services may require outside therapies or educational psychology.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The English as an Additional Language program supports learners of English. English language staff have qualifications and experience as English teachers. Depending on the student's assessed level of English, students may take English language instruction instead of a foreign language, receive in-class curriculum support, and obtain classroom and testing accommodations. LAS uses the World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) for entry, progress monitoring, and exit from the program. The EAL teacher writes an individual plan for each student and provides periodic progress reports.

Mental Wellbeing
LAS prioritizes the mental health and well-being of its students. All students have access to social-emotional counseling across elementary, middle, and high school. The school uses SEL approaches such as RULER to support emotional intelligence, with weekly lessons and ongoing support from a social-emotional counselor. The aim is to foster emotional resilience, a safe atmosphere, and healthy coping strategies in partnership with families and staff.

Safeguarding
LAS has a designated Child Protection Officer on campus each school day to oversee safeguarding. Mandatory annual safeguarding training is provided for all staff, coaches, and volunteers. Immediate reporting procedures require staff to document and refer concerns. There is emphasis on student dignity, respectful conduct, and trauma-informed support in all interactions. Safety protocols include supervision and safe-interaction practices, secure and confidential record keeping, zero tolerance for abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation (including digital misconduct), and safer recruitment processes for adults working with students.
Parent Experience

History
The school was founded in 1956 by a group of parents. It is a private, co-educational day school offering an American college-preparatory education from Preschool through Grade 12. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools since 1984 and is recognized as an American Sponsored Overseas School; it is affiliated with Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools (NESA). The school community includes faculty and students from several nations, reflecting a multicultural environment. A seven-member Board of Directors, elected by members of the Lahore American Society, governs the school.

Community
LAS has a diverse community with faculty and students from multiple nations. LAS participates in SAISA and engages local, regional, and global communities through competitions and school events in arts and athletics. LAS maintains an Alumni Program that connects graduates with the school and current students. LAS offers opportunities for student engagement through programs such as Week Without Walls and Model United Nations, as described in the school prospectus.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTA defines its goal as supporting the school's community and programs to make school a more engaging atmosphere for learning. Throughout the year, PTA organizes a number of events where our parent volunteers can join in on the fun, camaraderie, and celebrations. All parents are welcome to attend the PTA meetings. PTA presents LAS Halloween Carnival.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Field House is a multi-purpose, state-of-the-art sports facility that includes courts for basketball, badminton, and volleyball, ten high school classrooms, a fitness center, and two modern science labs. A covered five-lane swimming pool is temperature-controlled and available for use from April through October. LAS provides a health clinic with a full-time doctor on site to address student health during the school day. The campus serves Preschool through Grade 12 with a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio and about 380 students. The campus is located at 15 Upper Mall, Lahore, Pakistan.

Sports Facilities
The Field House provides basketball, badminton, and volleyball courts, and also includes ten high school classrooms and a fitness center. The Field House facility includes two modern science labs. There is a state-of-the-art covered five-lane swimming pool with temperature control. LAS offers extensive athletics and extracurricular programs, with over 50 sports and activities.

Academic Facilities
LAS offers an extensive Advanced Placement program with 15 AP courses. AP Capstone is the first program of its kind to be offered in Pakistan, added in 2023. AP courses include AP Seminar, AP Research, AP English Literature, AP English Language, AP Environmental Science, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Economics, AP Psychology, AP Computer Science, AP Government, AP World History, AP Drawing, AP 2-D Art and Design, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB, and AP Statistics. The school's approach to teaching and learning is based on an Inquiry/Project-Based Learning model (IPBL) and HQTL. LAS is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and is a member of CIS (Council of International Schools).

Extra Curricular Facilities
LAS offers co-curricular activities including Student Government, Model United Nations, The National Honor Society, The National Art Honor Society, SAISA, and clubs (Service Club, Yearbook Club, Leadership Club). LAS's Community Service Program fosters holistic development by enabling students to give back to their local community. The school participates in SAISA and supports a range of clubs and activities. Graduation requires 80 hours of Community Service.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school emphasizes inquiry/project-based learning (IPBL). Co-curricular activities are integral to LAS's educational experience; students participate in a range of activities, including Student Government, Model United Nations, The National Honor Society, The National Art Honor Society, SAISA, and clubs such as Service, Yearbook, and Leadership. LAS offers AP courses including AP Seminar, AP Research, AP English Language and English Literature, AP Environment Science, AP Chemistry, AP Physics II, AP Economics, AP Psychology, AP Comparative Government & Politics, AP World History, AP Drawing, AP Calculus AB, and AP Pre-Calculus, and AP Capstone. The IPBL approach underpins LAS's teaching and learning, supporting inquiry-based projects across grade levels.

Arts & Creative
LAS offers a wide array of visual and performing arts classes for elementary through high school. They interact with local, regional, and world communities through SAISA and school-sponsored events. LAS celebrates the arts in the annual Arts Week, showcasing literary, visual, and performing arts around the campus. SAISA participation and arts-focused events broaden student creativity and collaboration.

Cultural & Language
Model United Nations provides international and cross-cultural experiences. LAS participates in SAISA cultural events and festivals and engages with regional and global communities through SAISA. Arts Week and related events reflect diverse cultural perspectives and global awareness through arts and student leadership.

Social & Hobbies
The high school offers Student Government, Model United Nations, and leadership-oriented clubs (Service Club, Yearbook Club, Leadership Club). SAISA participation and inter-school activities provide opportunities for social interaction and teamwork with peers from other international schools. Clubs and activities emphasize collaboration, service, and school spirit through events and Student Government.

Community & Service
The LAS Community Service Program is integral to high school life, with 80 hours of community service required. Students engage in hands-on service that connects to local communities and personal interests. The program fosters leadership and empathy through service projects and partnerships.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is supported through Student Government, Leadership Club, Service Club, Yearbook Club, and The National Honor Society. Model United Nations and SAISA activities provide opportunities to practice diplomacy, teamwork, and event planning. The school provides college counseling and guidance to prepare students for higher education and professional paths.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
LAS promotes an active lifestyle through athletics as a SAISA member with competition across divisions and SAISA West travel for middle school. The school provides guidance services (SEL counselor/school psychologist) to support student wellbeing. Community service hours reinforce well-being through service, leadership, and social responsibility.
Languages

Language Provision
French is taught to all students PreS - Grade 5. Urdu is part of the Elementary School curriculum. English as an Additional Language (EAL) supports learners of English; ESL testing will be required for applicants whose first language is not English, and an EAL plan is prepared for each student.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1. Begin with an admissions inquiry and submit the required information. Seats are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, and there are waiting lists in the high school, so applying early improves the chances of securing a place. Acceptance decisions are based on assessment performance, age criteria, and official school transcripts. Step 2. After all relevant paperwork is completed and received by the Admissions Office, testing for admission begins. All applicants to grades 1–11 are tested in reading, writing, and mathematics; if a student's first language is not English, ESL testing is also required. The tests for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten are conducted by the early years teachers, and parents are invited to meet with the Elementary Guidance Counselor. Step 3. Accepted students are placed in the appropriate class based on assessment performance, age criteria, and official transcripts. This placement ensures students start at an appropriate level aligned with their abilities and records. Step 4. Availability and waiting lists: Admissions are honored on a first-come, first-served basis, and if a class opening does not exist for an accepted student, the student is placed on the waiting list. Step 5. Grade 12 consideration: Grade 12 students can be admitted only if they are arriving in Lahore from a fully accredited international or American school and can fulfill all admission requirements. Step 6. Inquiries and contact: For further information, contact the Admissions Office by telephone or via the admissions email. Step 7. Timing and paperwork: Testing for admission begins only after all relevant paperwork has been received by the Admissions Office.

Waitlist
LAS maintains waiting lists for the high school; accepted students may be placed on the waiting list if a class opening does not exist, and admissions are honored on a first-come, first-served basis.
School Events
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