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Nationalities
| Number of students |
250 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
24 |
| Most common nationality |
German |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Two third of our students have an international background |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Many staff members are native speakers. As an International School, we also have many staff members with an international background who are able to communicate on a near-native speaker level. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Because the language of communication at the school is English, many students usually show significant progress in language acquisition. We offer English as a First Language lessons to the majority of our students. New students get extra support in English as an Additional/Second Language. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
All students from Year 1 have lessons in German First Language or German as a Foreign Language (beginners or advanced). In Year 6, students start learning Spanish as a Foreign language. Due to the diversity of our students' community, we always encourage the students to continue studying their mother tongues. |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, we have PEs (Professional Educators) in years 1 to 6. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Ipads, Smart Boards |
| 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. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
As an International School, we welcome students and families with different religious backgrounds. Our school is a member of a Christian network in Germany. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Our students learn about religion and beliefs in Global Perspectives, which is a Cambridge Curriculum-based subject. We offer a variety of events to get to know about traditions, festivities and much more. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE in Year 10, IB Diploma in Year 12. |
| Results in these examinations |
96.5% received the full IB Diploma in 2023. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Assignments are completed in Study Times in Primary Classes. From Y6 up, students need to complete homework. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Everybody learns at their own pace. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
90% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We have social workers and professional educators who support children with special needs. We do not offer specialized programmes. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
We do not conduct entry exams but support every new child individually. Our Coordinators meet new students for an admission interview. |
| Waiting list |
We have a waiting list for some classes. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We admit new students throughout the school year, but we always appreciate contacting us as early as possible to arrange a first meeting. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
School day
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
16:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
We provide supervision before the school day. |
| School bus service available |
Students may apply for a bus ticket to use public transportation free of charge. |
| School provided lunches |
We offer two different meals, a selection of salads and a dessert every day. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We offer meals for children with special dietary needs. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The school offers a variety of projects and activities after regular lessons.. |
| Sports activities included |
Soccer, basketball, volleyball, table tennis. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Our soccer team participates in tournaments in the region. |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Boarding facilities, library, science labs, school garden, a greenhouse, two playgrounds for primary students |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gym and sport field |
Boarding
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
Students aged 16+ can be accepted at the Boarding House. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
International School Braunschweig - Wolfsburg offers students the unique opportunity to learn about international culture through English education.
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