International School Pointe-Noire

ISPNA is a non-profit association formed in December 2007 for the sole purpose of establishing and managing English taught International School in Pointe-Noire.

Pointe-Noire is the oil and economic capital of the Republic of Congo and it has become increasingly difficult to be able to find a placement for non-French citizen children in the near-saturated French School.

Efforts have been made by various companies including — Chevron, Magalloy and Schlumberger — in the last couple of years to start an English taught school in Pointe-Noire.

ISPNA was registered under the Congolese Law in Pointe-Noire in May 2008.

Membership: Membership of the Association is open to all individuals and companies who purchase the Founder’s Certificate.

Board of Governors of the School: All members of the Association are members of the Board of Governors of the School. The Board of Governors determines how the International School Pointe-Noire is run. Priority will be given to pupils sponsored by members of the association.

Current Board of Directors

President: Anthony Kunle Ogunkoya

Vice President: Bryan Coryea

Treasurer: Christian Mbourou

Secretary: John Ogunwole

International School Pointe-Noire Implementation Committee

Chairman: Bryan Coryea

Vice Chairman: Christian Mbourou

Secretary: Alain Mahouna

Supply Chain: Yann Etchian

External Relations: Jean Paul Fouani

Roll of Honor of those who worked very hard to establish the International School Pointe-noire
Mrs Vicki Jones
Mr Niel Jones
Mrs Arunna Phalipou
Mr Gordon Murray
Mr Herve Phalipou
Mr Eric Allard
Mr Bryan Coryea
Mr Steve Woodruff
Mrs Katia Mounthault-Tati
Alain Mahouna
Jean Paul Fouani

Mr Alain Kayo
Mr James Lochrie
Mr John Ogunwole
Mr Elie Gompe
Mr Christian Mbourou
Mr Monday Okoro
Mr Darryl Cousin
Ms Marie-Laure Binam
Yann Etchian

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 06 October 2009 08:15 )

About International School Pointe-Noire
International School Pointe-Noire

The first and only English taught elementary school (ages 4-11) in the country, established in May 2008

International curriculum for English speaking pupils

* Managed by: International Schools Services (ISS)

Where: Pointe-Noire, Cote Sauvage

Start date for 2009: Monday 07th September 09

Registrations have started for the school year 2009-2010. Available seats are limited.

Principal:

Mr David Potter This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ,Ed.M

Secretary

Mboungou Anne-arletteThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Contact: International School of Pointe-Noire Association (ISPNA)

Congratulatory Message From Well Wishers

Mr. Ogunkoya,
This is wonderful news about the school!  As I had mentioned, we are looking for a place to relocate our American Corner computers and books.  I would like to come to PN to discuss this with you.
Cindy Gregg
Charge – Brazzaville  US embassy

Hi Mr. Ogunkoya,

Congratulations on the great news about the international school opening — that is truly fantastic news.

Thanks and congratulations again on the school.
All the best,
Kelly Daniel
Consular/Economic Officer
US Embassy Brazzaville
Republic of the Congo

Tony,

Quite simply – Congratulations

It made me very proud to see your email – the infectious enthusiasm that you have continues.

Gordon Murray
Gas Assets Team Leader
Southern Africa SBU
Chevron USA

Dear Tony

Neil and I are delighted that you and your team have managed to bring this project to fruition.
We will be thinking of you on September 1st
Best wishes for a smooth opening every success for the future.

Congratulations
Vicki

Vicki Jones
Houston

Tony,

Congratulations on bringing this project to a satisfactory conclusion.
It was a pleasure to be involved at the early stages.
Well done to all those who will have worked extremely hard over the last 12 months to see this through.
I wish all those involved with the operation of the school and its students every success.

Sincerely,
Neil. (chevron Houston)
Neil was Former Director General of Chevron SA  Congo