Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
500 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20 |
| Most common nationality |
Romanian and Turkish |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1 international student to every 3 local students |
| Native English speaking teachers |
It's mixed - some are natives, some master the language at native level. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we have special English prep classes for those who need support to improve. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Romanian (native and second language), Turkish (native and second language), Arabic, French |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, in primary school. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have smart boards and our students use their personal computers/ tablets in upper secondary. |
| 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? |
Our school welcomes all religions, without discrimination. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Worship is personal, we distinguish between private and public space, therefore we do not discriminate based on religious denomination. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary Checkpoint, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Level. |
| Results in these examinations |
Above average |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, and 15% of the overall average for each subject is represented by homework. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
At least 1 piece of homework per day. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
95% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We collaborate with personal assistants when required. |
| Learning support offered |
We adapt the requirements and the exam conditions based on their special learning needs. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Awards and recognition of achievements, as well as scholarships for the top students or those with sports performances. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, we have highly trained school counsellors. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, there is a mandatory assessment prior to enrollment. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Our school psychologists assess the students from a psychological perspective, and also administer tests to determine the knowledge of English and Mathematics. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, as some classes have reached maximum capacity, we have a waiting list. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
New enrollments begin in May and end in June. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, depending on availability. |
| School start time |
8.30 |
| School finish time |
15.15 for regular classes, 16.30 for those enrolled in after-school activities. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, parents can opt for our catering service which is paid for separately. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
All the food provided is halal. |
| Uniform required |
Yes, the uniform is mandatary. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We offer various activities, among which cooking, dance, football, mental math or English. |
| Sports activities included |
Football, Voleyball, Table Tennis, Basketball, Dance. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, Football and Basketball do especially well. |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, biology lab, physics lab, chemistry lab, study room. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor and outdoor sports fields. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Our motto is "To raise good people for the goodness of the world". We believe in wholesome learning, character building, as well as academic knowledge. Our environment is safe and interculturality enhances the experience. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Teaching is adapted to the age group, with focus on engaging the students, while also ensuring the skills are properly developed in order to provide good foundations for the external exams. |