Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
530 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
28 |
Most common nationality |
South African |
Ratio of local students to international students |
70 % South African 30% International |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
No |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Afrikaans, French, Spanish |
Max. number of students per class |
Nursery & Early Years - 18, Primary School - 22, High school - 24 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes - Nursery & Early Years |
Use of technology in the classroom |
All classrooms are equipped with Wi-Fi and data projectors, iPads are available for the Primary School Students to use as well. |
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) |
If needed, we can. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We are non-denominational but welcome students from all religions and cultures. |
External examinations or assessments available |
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) |
Results in these examinations |
All results are available on the school website. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We are not a special educational needs school |
Entry evaluation for students |
All prospective students are invited to spend the day with us, they will also complete and assessment while they are with us. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
All prospective students will have to be assessed. An Admission Assessment will be scheduled by the Director of Admissions. The assessments are age appropriate. |
Waiting list |
Yes, for some grade levels |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We enrol year-round |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes - with the exception of the Diploma Programme (DP 1 & DP 2) |
School start time |
07:45, 07:50 & 08:00 - depending on grade level. |
School finish time |
13:30, 13:50, 14:50 - depending on grade level. |
Supervised care before/after school |
Currently Hout Bay International School offers a supervised aftercare for its Junior Primary students (Nursery - PYP 2). Aftercare runs from after school (13:30 - 16:30 Monday - Thursday & 16:00 on Friday's) |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Hout Bay International School offers a wide range of activities within the following areas; sports, cultural, outdoor education and community service. Our students enjoy an extensive Extra-Curricular programme exposing them to various sports, creative arts, dance, community service activities, all contributing to their ‘Whole Child’ educational experience and embracing the concept of Creativity, Activity & Service (CAS). |
Sports activities included |
Physical education x 2 per week |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities at the school |
Two Fully Equipped Science/Biology Laboratories, Robotics Lab, Black Box Drama Studio, Visual Art Studio, Design Studio, School Library, Music Studio, Creative Arts Outdoor Courtyard, Courtyards equipped with climbing walls and Sand pits, Canteen for daily lunches and snacks, Small hall, Stop and Drop / Pick Up Facilities, 2 Netball / Tennis Courts, 3 Cricket Nets, 2 Multi-purpose playing fields, Bio-Diversity Sanctuary, Sustainable Vegetable Garden. |
Sports facilities at the school |
Courtyards equipped with climbing walls and Sand pit (Early Years).
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Hout Bay International School is more than a school – it is a community of diverse individuals and families, a centre for academic excellence, for some a home away from home and yet more importantly a family for all those that are part of it. Few schools can boast that they belong to two international organisations spanning across almost every continent of the globe. The first being International Education Systems (IES), a family of international schools committed to quality educational experiences for all who attend and, second, the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO), renowned for its high quality and rigorous academic programme. The curriculum is a combination of the South African National Curriculum, matched with the British National Curriculum and delivered through the innovative pedagogy of the International Baccalaureate. |
Teaching approach of the school |
HBIS aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and principled young people who help to create a better world through intercultural understanding and respect.
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