We are a non-government organization and a not-for-profit private school. Yes, we are obligated to follow the general rules of school programs and criteria set by the Government of Madagascar.
The Malagasy government also encourages the opening of private schools because there are not enough public schools to meet the needs of the population.
We met & exceeded those educational standards, rules & regulations set by the Government of Madagascar including a health certificate from the Health Department
August 1, 2014 we received our license to operate a school.
Baobab School opened Oct 6, 2014, the official first day of school. Not sure who was more happy, my wife and I or the students, I think it was the children who were happier.
The Malagasy government also encourages the opening of private schools because there are not enough public schools to meet the needs of the population.
We met & exceeded those educational standards, rules & regulations set by the Government of Madagascar including a health certificate from the Health Department
August 1, 2014 we received our license to operate a school.
Baobab School opened Oct 6, 2014, the official first day of school. Not sure who was more happy, my wife and I or the students, I think it was the children who were happier.
I am Adeline Miarana
Founder of Baobab School Director of Baobab School Teacher at Baobab School Wife and Mother of two girls ages 8 and 10 years old. |
Ade here with her students
of Baobab School & a few others from the bush community. |
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I am Alex Zaves and with my wife Adeline Miarana, we founded the Baobab School I'm a professional artist & sculptor for more than 30 years .Before we were married 12 years ago, Adeline had been a teacher for several years. When we were married, we settled in and raised our two little girls. Once the girls were of age to start school Adeline wanted to resume teaching again. This is when we talked about starting our own school. With our extra savings, we found some inexpensive land of two acres out in the bush community. We checked with the different government offices to find out that the land we were looking at was in deed free and clear and could buy it from the owner. So we did, and cleared the waist high grass, then marked out where we would put the first building to go up. We put in mango trees, bananas and other tropical plants. I enjoy living, working and lifestyle of the tropics. Baobab School is an officially run school , however this is a feel-good project for us. Our success has been solid, giving us the ability to expand with new projects which you can view on the Progress Page.
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This English lesson is about - The ABC's and the difference between a vowel and a consonant with the use of fun games. I'm comfortable with teaching, I taught arts & crafts to young children and art to young adults at Santa Barbara College. |
The Staff of Baobab School
At the students Christmas Holiday event
Director - Adeline
2nd & 3rd grade teacher - Christine
1st grade teacher - Suzanne
Secretary & teacher - Odile
Maintenance & grounds keeper - Fremel
Pre-School teacher - Olga
Security guard & maintenance - Firmin
At the students Christmas Holiday event
Director - Adeline
2nd & 3rd grade teacher - Christine
1st grade teacher - Suzanne
Secretary & teacher - Odile
Maintenance & grounds keeper - Fremel
Pre-School teacher - Olga
Security guard & maintenance - Firmin
