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School details
| Number of students |
1000 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
52 |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Very few local students as they are only allowed to attend ISUtrecht if they have lived abroad with their parents for at least two years |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Our teaching staff consists of native and near-native English speakers |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Dutch Language Acquisition; Dutch Language and Literature; Spanish Language Acquisition |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We use laptops, i-pads, VR glasses, SamLabs and other coding devices |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Middle Years Programme e-assessments and Diploma Programme exams |
| Results in these examinations |
2022
2020
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the grade |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
The vast majority of the students is currently in a higher educational institution either in the Netherlands or abroad |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
ISUtrecht is an inclusive school. We believe that all children and young people are entitled to an education that enables them to make progress so that they can achieve their best, become confident individuals making a successful transition into adulthood. In our diverse and dynamic school community we welcome differences between students, and we make sure to meet their individual educational needs. Please find out more about our inclusion team on the school website. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We are in the process of developing a policy for gifted students |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, we have a full time school psychologist |
| Entry evaluation for students |
In addition to providing the school with the school reports for the last two years of the previous school,
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| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Depending on the grade level, students may be expected to complete entrance testing, consisting of an English and Mathematics test |
| Waiting list |
For some grades |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Enrollment is possible throughout the year |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:30 AM |
| School finish time |
Primary 14:30 or 15:00; secondary according to timetable |
| Supervised care before/after school |
We work closely together with local childcare provider Kind & Co that offers after school care |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Sports, music, drama, home language, chess, coding |
| Sports activities included |
Regular PHE lessons |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, science labs, theatre, visual arts rooms, music rooms, practice studio, design rooms. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We share the use of local sports fields and gym halls |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Our core values: Curiosity, Connection & Compassion |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The International School Utrecht is an IB World School, offering a complete and connected International Baccalaureate programme for students from 4-18 from diverse international backgrounds. We continuously strive for academic excellence in the delivery of this programme. |
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Dear "Prunella", If you are indeed one of our students, please reach out to your mentor to talk about these issues. What you say about our music teacher is hurtful and not true.
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Dear M.D.,
We are sorry to hear you are so unhappy at the school. We would love to talk to you about your experiences. Could you please make an appointment to talk to your programme leader?
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