Lahore American School (LAS)

The Lahore American School (LAS) is an independent co-educational day school, which offers a U.S. based educational program from Preschool through Grade 12 for students of all nationalities. Founded in 1956 to serve American students overseas, LAS has developed into a highly recognized international institution following an American college preparatory curriculum.

Lahore American School is a Middle States Association (MSA) accredited school in Lahore, Pakistan. LAS implements an American program with appropriate content, teaching strategies/resources, certified teachers and student assessment practices. Our school offers a number of Advanced Placement (AP) courses in high school and our graduates attend some of the finest universities the world has to offer.

The school’s emphasis is on providing an American education and its mission is to empower among its students the leadership, character, compassion, and courage to make the world a better place. LAS has a long history of success in placing its graduates into the most competitive American institutions of higher learning and is justifiably proud of the many achievements its alumni have made in countless fields of endeavor.

All programs at LAS are structured in order to meet the LAS Mission, uphold the LAS Beliefs, and create students who embody the LAS Profile of Graduates. It is important that LAS parents educate themselves about the LAS Mission, Beliefs and Profile of Graduates below to ensure that they support their children in the learning process.

The mission of Lahore American School is to foster an inclusive environment where students are supported on their journey to becoming independent thinkers, lifelong learners, global citizens, and empathetic individuals.

Founded in 1956 by a group of parents, the Lahore American School is a private, co-educational institution offering an American college-preparatory education from Preschool through Grade 12.

Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, USA, Lahore American School is recognized as an American Sponsored Overseas School. It is affiliated with the Near East School Association (NESA). In addition, Lahore American School is recognized by the Government of Pakistan. A seven member Board of Directors, elected by members of the Lahore American Society governs the institution.

Our school community has a deep commitment to multi-cultural appreciation and cooperation. Our faculty and students have been drawn from several different nations and we consider this diversity one of the most valuable resources of our school.

At Lahore American School we believe that every child has the right to develop themselves physically, emotionally and intellectually while being protected from any form of violence, abuse or neglect. Child abuse and neglect are concerns throughout the world and are violations of a child’s human rights. These are also obstacles to their education and wellbeing as well as their physical, emotional and spiritual development. LAS endorses the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and seeks to be a safe place for students who may be experiences the above mentioned in any aspect of their life.

All staff employed by Lahore American School are responsible for the care, safety, and protection of children. This responsibility extends to the identification and timely response to concerns regarding the possible sexual, physical, psychological and emotional abuse or neglect of a child.