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Nationalities
| Number of students |
360 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
40 |
| Most common nationality |
German |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50:50 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Our teachers speak many languages. This diversity enriches life at our school. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, Spanish, Mother Tongue Support |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
15. The student: teacher ratio is 6:1 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All students in all classes learn to use technology in meaningful ways and to apply their skills in a range of contexts. The school is very well equipped with interactive white boards, chrome books, tablets, ipads and a microsoft computer suite.
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| 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) |
At ISA we add assignments and materials to our Google Classrooms or Managebac, which are virtual learning spaces to accompany our in-class teaching. Students and teachers can easily access and edit materials, collaborate in the same documents or spaces, and submit work. Students at home have the same access as those in-class and can participate securely in lessons using the Google Meet videoconferencing tool. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
95-100% pass rate, scores consistently above average |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Close to 100% |
Student support
| Student access to education psychologist |
The school works very closely with local specialists. The onsight Wellbeing Team actively supports students. |
Admissions
| Waiting list |
In some grade levels. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Rolling admissions. We accept new students throughout the year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
9 am |
| School finish time |
Monday - Thursday at 3:30 pm
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| Supervised care before/after school |
On request |
| School bus service available |
Yes. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Sports and physical activity offered at the school:
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| Sports activities included |
Basketball, badminton, baseball, beach volleyball, bouldering, climbing, cricket, dance, football, floor hockey, frisbee, golf, gymnastics, modified games, NFL flags, tennis, rounders, softball, swimming, touch rugby, volleyball. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Regular matches and competitions with other international schools including but not limited to athletics, badminton, basketball, cross country running, football, swimming, volleyball. GISS tournaments (by invitation), Salzburg sports exchange, DARE Adventure Race - Austria, Firmenlauf, Frauenlauf, Schüler WM football tournament. |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library media center, computer lab, science lab, age-appropriate playground. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Fully equipped gymnasium (sports hall), fitness room, outdoor sports court with basketball hoops, tennis net, and football goals
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About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
International School Augsburg is a welcoming and vibrant international day school for children between the ages of 3 and 18. ISA provides an inspiring, student-centred, future-oriented education in the English language. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
At ISA, learners are challenged and supported to achieve their unique potential and to become confident, caring citizens of the world.' |