AES Belonging Statement
The American Embassy School is a community of diverse learners. We celebrate the strength of our diversity and are committed to nurturing a culture of belonging. All members of our community actively support every learner’s academic, social and emotional growth.
ESP Foundational Beliefs
At AES, we believe that our entire community benefits from the inclusion of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each Student in the Extended Services Program will have an educational plan that is designed to identify their strengths and to meet their individualized academic, life skills, and social goals. This plan will be developed by an integrated team including the School Administration, Special Education Teacher, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Pathologist, and School Counselor
The Extended Services Program classroom is a purpose built space that allows the students to focus on individualized academic instruction, social skills, and develop functional life skills.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What types of disabilities can the AES Extended Services Program support?
Our program is designed to support students with intensive needs— intellectual or developmental—including those with disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder or Down Syndrome.
Does my child need a diagnosis to be accepted to the Extended Services Program?
Yes, families who are applying for admission to the Extended Services Program must provide a Full Psychological Evaluation, and/or Speech and Laguage Evaluation, both completed in the last 2 years. The evaluation reports should include the child’s specific disabilities and diagnoses. An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) from the child’s current school will also be required. The admissions team may request additional information as needed. The evaluations, the Individualized Education Plan, as well as any additional information will provide AES the ability to determine if we can adequately support your child’s specific educational and social needs. Specific areas of admissions consideration are self-care, safety, and medical needs.
What age of students does the program support?
We are currently accepting applications for students entering Elementary School and through High School.
What will my child’s schedule look like?
The elementary and middle school day starts at 8:30 AM and ends at 3:30 PM Monday through Friday (except for Wednesdays when school ends at 2:30 PM).
Students in ESP will likely receive most of their academic instruction in the ESP classroom - ensuring the best teaching of their individualized lessons. All students will be integrated into their grade-level learning communities to the greatest extent possible for social times such as snack, recess, and lunch. When appropriate, students will also join their grade-level learning communities for Specials such as music, art, and physical education. When ESP students join their grade-level learning communities, it will most often be with a Teaching Assistant from ESP who understands their individual needs and can provide accommodations to assist with integration. It is our goal that our students are in the least restrictive environment and are with their peers as much as possible.
ESP students may also meet with our Occupational Therapist and our Speech & Language Pathologist if it is a part of their individualized programs.
What is the cost of the Extended Services Program?
The Extended Services Program Fee is USD$26,350, which is in addition to the general AES tuition.
Why is there an additional fee?
As a nonprofit organization, all tuition fees and funds go directly back into the School to ensure the best quality education for our students. The Extended Services Program costs exceed those that our general tuition can cover; these costs include individualized educational programming created by trained professionals as well as specialized services, adaptive equipment, and purpose-built environments.
For more information about the program and how to apply, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@aes.ac.in.