The American School , founded in 1995, follows the typical American curriculum used in most schools in the United States from pre-school to grade twelve. We believe that the environment is enhanced when students are challenged by quality education. During the scholastic year 2004/2005 our average class size was fourteen students per class. The teacher/student ratio was one to seven. While major subjects such as mathematics, science, English, and social studies are important, our ultimate goal is to provide a varied program that also includes physical education, music and art, as well as computer science, languages and journalism.

 For many of our students, Classical Arabic, Arabic social studies, as well as Islamic social studies are requirements in order to pass examinations set by the Ministry of Education. These examinations are administered when students are in the ninth and twelfth grades. Students who are non-native speakers and who wish to study at American universities will need to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), as well as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). We offer special help in preparing for these examinations.

 The American School was the first English medium institution in Yemen officially accredited by the Yemeni Government. This means that our graduates can apply to universities both in Yemen and abroad. In terms of facilities, faculty, and curriculum, we offer the best program available in terms of international education that also meets local requirements. Our graduates presently attend universities throughout North America, Europe, Malaysia , and the Arab World. The American School has a special cooperative relationship with a number of American universities.