US Ambassador Martin J. Silverstein, speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the Uruguayan American School, pointed out that “a bilingual education enables students to excel in a world full of opportunity and promise”.

President Jorge Batlle, high ranking government and education officials also attended the ceremony, which opened with a parade of UAS children in outfits representing more than two dozen nationalities attending the school.

The Uruguayan American School was founded on April 14, 1958, to promote cross-cultural understanding among American and Uruguayan children and youngsters. Since its creation, the school maintains close ties with the US Embassy.

Photo Gallery

From left: Ambassador Martin J. and Audrey Silverstein, Uruguayan American School Director David Deuel and wife, Selita, outgoing UAS Board President Beatriz Hooper	President Jorge Batlle unveils UAS plaque with National Honor Society students (right), while Selita Deuel looks on.
President Batlle, Minister of Education and Culture Dr. Leonardo Guzman and UAS Director Deuel visit a science lab during a tour of the new school building.	UAS Director Deuel chats with President Batlle.
From left: Ambassador Silverstein, President Batlle, Mr. and Mrs. Deuel, Ms. Hooper, and Minister Guzman	Dr. William Scotti, Regional Education Officer from the Office of Overseas Schools, U.S. Department of State.
Left: President Batlle holds ceremonial ribbon, while Mr. and Mrs. Deuel and Dr. Scotti look on.	From left: Dr. Scotti, Ms. Hooper, UAS Counselor Beatriz Batlle, and her father, President Batlle.