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| Number of students |
600 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Mostly Argentine and few Students of diferent nationalities from Brazil, Chile, Perú, Colombia, USA and Europe |
| Most common nationality |
Argentine |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
85% |
| Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
In English Language 35% native speakers; Spanish native Speakers65% |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
Learning Centres on Fridays Study Hall for students not fluent in English |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Non |
| Max. number of students per class |
30 students |
| Average number of students per class |
25 students |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Tech Interatcive Boards and proyectors; Smart Screens. |
| 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 all the time |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambrige International IGCSE ICE
|
| Results in these examinations |
100% Pass . 20% Distiction ; 25% Merit . 55% Pass |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Very Little, Only during International Examinations Seasons |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It depends of the needs of every student in particular; depending on what subject and proyect need a revision. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% In public and private Universities |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
In most cases with recomendation letter to University, Scholarship, Leadership, Sports Captain, House Captain. Learning support to younger students in School. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes entry exams. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Personal interview, Essay in English and Spanish and a simple Math test of past year Curriculum. |
| Waiting list |
Not frequently |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
February to March and mid November to December |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes during March only. |
| School start time |
8:00 AM |
| School finish time |
4:40 PM |
| 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 or clubs offered |
Rugby, Hockey, Athletics, Football
|
| Sports activities included |
Sports; Rugby, Hockey, Athletics, Swimming, Soccer. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
School Sports Field outside of School Premises |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
St. Gregory´s College is a renowned school at the forefront of education. It is its priority to offer its students a sound academic basis which will last for life. SGC presents them with challenge and it encourages its students to prepare to with confidence the pleasant rewards and difficulties of university, work and adult life in general. |