Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
480 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
50 |
| Most common nationality |
American |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1 to 4 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French and Spanish. |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, learning assistants. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
iPad and MacBooks. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) |
| Results in these examinations |
Varies. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
10 minutes per grade beginning in Grade 6. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
90% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes but limited. |
| Learning support offered |
ELL (English Language Learner) support, reading support and limited special needs support. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We have variation in our lesson planning. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
In the earlier years. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Placement test. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Placement test. |
| Waiting list |
In some grades. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We have rolling admissions year round. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
2:50 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Only in the Early Childhood Development Centre and Kindergarten 2. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Many sports including soccer, tennis, swimming, basketball and touch rugby and many activities to include craft, art, game, Spanish and French clubs. |
| Sports activities included |
PE for all students to Grade 8 and then PE as an elective for students in Grades 9-12. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Soccer fields, covered courts, basketball courts, tennis courts, swimming pools. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We aim to instill a strong sense of community among our students, while equipping them with the skills to be curious, life-long learners. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
AISCT is a diverse learning community providing students the opportunities and confidence to positively impact the world. |