Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1920 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
70 |
| Most common nationality |
Indian |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Native speakers or proficient in the required language |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
We offer English Language Acquistion or a short English Immersion Programme. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Dutch is offered to students aged 4-16 years. In the Secondary School students can also learn Spanish or German or French. |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Secondary School students need to bring their own laptop or tablet. We do have portable laptop trolleys , a static computer room and computers in the library and self study areas. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It depends on the grade level and their lesson timetable. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We have a Student Support Department |
| Learning support offered |
There are three bands of support at the AICS:
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| Entry evaluation for students |
All applications and school reports are reviewed. |
| Waiting list |
In some grades. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no deadline as admissions is ongoing - we fill spaces up throughout the academic year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
Different age groups start at different times. Usually between 8.25 and 8.40am. |
| School finish time |
Different age groups end a different times. But the latest lesson ends at 4.30pm for Secondary students. Primary School finishes as 3.15pm. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
There is an independent organisation that provides after school care at all our locations. |
| School bus service available |
No - we are next to all the public transport links |
| School provided lunches |
Primary School children need to bring in a packed lunch. For Secondary School we have a canteen that serves snack food and sandwiches. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We have an extensive range of clubs for our Primary School students including karate, judo, art, sewing, Fit Nut, Zumba, street dancing, chess, music. |
| Sports activities included |
P.E. lessons cover a wide variety of sports. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
On site and off site gym facilities. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We are a school for students who are able and prepared to value and handle differences and diversity. We offer international schooling in English. We are subsidised by the Dutch government which means we can offer affordable international education. |
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