Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
200+ |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
40+ |
| Most common nationality |
Indian, Japanese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
100% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
All native English speakers |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English Language Acquisition (ELA) program |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Dutch |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All classrooms have smartboards and all students have Information Communication Technology (ICT) lesson weekly |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, when necessary only for the students and monthly for parent information evenings. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No, but we educate our students about all major celebrations for every faith |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
All events celebrating a custom/tradition of a certain faith, is optional but everyone is invited. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
International Primary Curriculum (IPC). We are a primary school only. Students are aged 4-11 years old. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Only reading |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, we have 2 full time student support teachers |
| Learning support offered |
A variety of support is offered to the students in accordance to their specific needs. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
These students receive additional learning materials to provide adequate challenges. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
School reports from prior schools are examined. We look at all aspects of the child's development and invite them for a social play if necessary to learn more about their possible needs. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We accept registrations/applications througout the year and students may join our school at any stage once they meet the entry criteria. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:45 |
| School finish time |
15:00 every weekday except for Wednesday when school ends at 13:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No. However, UniKids (an after school care facility) is located in our school building and some of our students go there after school (15:00-18:00) |
| School bus service available |
No. |
| School provided lunches |
No. |
| Uniform required |
No. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Diverse: including soccer, cricket, chess etc. |
| Sports activities included |
Gym |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Football team |
| Facilities at the school |
Library |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gym |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Amstelland Interational School aims to develop further internationally minded, curious and empathetic young people who are intrinsically motivated to positively impact their local and global community, creating sustainable change. The school philosophy is founded on a deep understanding of compassion for one another, community-based learning, relationship building, and valuing our unique identity whilst learning the importance of celebrating diversity. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Amstelland International School follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and follows the Reggio Emilia child centred approach to learning which is inquiry based. |
Contact the admissions team at Amstelland International School
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