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Nationalities
| Number of students |
518 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
33 |
| Most common nationality |
Slovak |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
70% local students, 30% international students |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language, Slovak for foreignres |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Slovak, Spanish, German |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
At CIS, we use technology to enhance our students' teaching and learning experiences. We use iPads, SmartBoards, and filming equipment to develop skills and knowledge across the school. We have a computer lab and a Mac lab to provide further opportunities to explore this essential area of schooling. |
| 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 |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels, Maturita |
| Results in these examinations |
IGCSE - 91 % A* - C, AS - 75 % A – C, A Level - 78 % A* - C |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Homework is essential in consolidating and solidifying what's been learnt throughout the week. In primary school, class teachers assign Maths and English homework weekly; this comes in many forms, such as comprehension tasks, online research challenges, activities on several educational apps, and many more. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Weekend |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
A specialist educational support team |
| Learning support offered |
EAL team, SEN team, Universities and Guidance Advisor |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
All staff have high expectations of each CIS student. Our broad, varied, and differentiated curriculum offers an appropriate level of challenge and extension across all school stages. Our staff place high importance on pastoral care and supports students to achieve their academic and personal best. Our SEN and EAL teams work with individuals and groups of children to provide the best care and guidance a school can offer. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Entry exams |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
There are no fixed criteria for admission to our school; each child is treated individually. We do our best to place the newcomers into classes in which we believe they will thrive the most. In general, we look at how old a child is, how many years of schooling they have had, from which establishment, as well as their levels in English and Maths. A chart with the standard age of children in each year group can be found in our Handbook. A place will only be offered if we believe we are right for the child and the child will be right for our school community. Offers are only made by the school Director, in writing. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
They can enroll through school year, conditions apply |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8:15 |
| School finish time |
Primary 15:35, Secondary 15:45 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
No |
| 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 |
Drama club, Baking club, Art club, Spanish club, Ball games, Circus, Yoga, Ball games, Dance, Gymnastics, Taekwondo, Football, Judo, Parkour, Floorball, Brighter Minds, Little Medics, Film and Photography |
| Sports activities included |
PE, Ice skating, Swimming course, Kayaking course, Climbing course, Tennis |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Music room, Art room, Hall, Playground, Canteen, Science labs |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gym, Outdoor playground |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
CIS provides a full schooling programme for 6 to 18 year olds with the university entrance qualification of Cambridge Advance Levels for the older students. The curriculum at CIS is based upon the International curriculum from the Cambridge Assessment International Education, starting with Cambridge Primary and moving through to IGCSE, AS and A Level in the senior years. The integrated international programmes ensure a smooth transition through the years of schooling and provide the opportunity for students to succeed in a stimulating, externally validated and highly respected world-class educational programme. Ultimately, the qualifications which can be obtained by our senior students can open the doors to universities all over the world. From the UK to Austria, Australia to the USA, Spain and here in Slovakia; Cambridge qualifications are universally recognised and welcomed. Although we use International curriculum from the Cambridge Assessment International Education we are a truly international school and proud to be so! |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We offer our very best to each single one of our students, regardless of age or ability, and in return, we expect them to try to become the very best version of their unique selves and to fulfill their potential wherever their skills and interests lie. As lifelong learners, our whole community espouse the learner qualities of creativity, curiosity, kindness, independence, reflection, respect and resilience, which through our associated values, help us to climb the Learning Mountain together, but with the skills and attitudes to travel alone in the future. |