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Nationalities
| Number of students |
Around 1850 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Around 25 |
| Most common nationality |
Argentinian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
15% |
Languages
| Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
27 |
| Average number of students per class |
24 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
With tablet from K5 to Y4 and with laptops from Y5 to Y12 |
| 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? |
No |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We offer Jewish and Catholic religion as an after school hours activity |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
Our students complete the IGCSE exams and the IB Diploma |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Approximately one hour |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
In Kindergarten, we have play sessions
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| Waiting list |
yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We have applicants from all over the world, therefore we have no deadline for registration in a new academic year |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, we allow students to enter an academic year that has already started |
School day
| School start time |
School starts 8:00 am |
| School finish time |
School finishes at 4:15 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
yes, during after school hours activities |
| School bus service available |
We offer outsource bus transportation |
| School provided lunches |
yes, we have an outsourced supplier |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
yes |
| Uniform required |
yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Ballet, Clay, Gym, Football, Chess, Yoga, Hip Hop, Rugby, Hockey, Cathechism, Jewish education, Skating, Comics, Taekwondo, Swimming, Robotics, Choir, Rock band, Musical Theatre |
| Sports activities included |
Physical activities: cross country, athletics
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| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library, theater, science labs, radio station, music rooms, art room |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We have Rugby, Hockey, Football, Volleyball and Athletics fields. A semi olimpic swimming pool |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
NORTHLANDS is a coeducational, bilingual IB World School that, through caring and innovative teaching, educates young people to the full extent of their individual potential. It is a school that values its Anglo-Argentine roots, while respecting all cultures, religions and nationalities. It offers an all-encompassing, warm, cordial and friendly environment which is reflected in its motto: Friendship and Service. Graduates are individuals whose integrity and moral values lead them to choose freely what is right. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
NORTHLANDS is a coeducational, bilingual IB World School |