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Nationalities
| Number of students |
400 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
38 |
| Most common nationality |
Americans |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
84% overseas students
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Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, Spanish |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
18 |
| Average number of students per class |
17 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have 1to1 system in middle school. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
MAP - SAT |
| Results in these examinations |
SAT 1000 - 1320 |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Not more than 60 minutes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
92% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We offer ESL |
| Learning support offered |
ESL in and outside the classroom |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Sports, academic extras, MUM, Star awards |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We have a councilor |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
From grade 1 we use MAP |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Interview and MAP test |
| Waiting list |
Depends on grade. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We have a rolling enrollment. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
7:45 |
| School finish time |
2:45 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Full after school program and full sports program,m for both boys and girls of all ages. |
| Sports activities included |
Basketball, swimming, soccer, volleyball,, badminton, gym work, ultimate, cricket |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, we are the founding school of the GBAC sports league. We currently play in the AISAA sports league as co founders |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library, 450 seat theater, middle & high school science labs |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Football field, basketball gym, tennis center, swimming pools, fitness room |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
High % of international students gives school an absolute English first feel. Very high academic and sporting standards. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Hands on.. |