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Nationalities
| Number of students |
465 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
34 |
| Most common nationality |
South African |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
70% local : 30% international |
Languages
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Spanish, Afrikaans |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
The maximum class size up to Year 6 is 20 per class. After that ISCT usually caps the numbers at 24. The Key Stage 1 classes (Nursery to Year 2) have teacher assistants in addition to the qualified teacher. |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Our students learn how to use iPads from Nursery. iPads are supplied by the school. From Year 4 upwards each child is allocated an iPad, these are kept and charged at school. We have Apple TV in all our classrooms as well as interactive whiteboards, We have a dedicated IT lab for our learners as well. Technology is used in a variety of differnet ways to enhance our curriculum and the learning experience of our students. |
| 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) |
During the COVID 19 lockdown we used Zoom, Google Meet and Google Classroom, Class Dojo and Seesaw for 'distance' or 'online' learning. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge IGCSE's and Cambridge A Levels |
| Results in these examinations |
Please visit our website to view these. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
In Key Stage 1, your child will receive homework from Monday to Thursday. Homework should not take more than 30 minutes each day. In Key Stage 2, homework is set on a daily basis, with shorter, regular tasks for Numeracy and Literacy. Children should also spend at least 30 minutes engaged in meaningful reading every day. Extended project work is set each term for specific focuses. For Languages, ‘little and often’ activities are set at least on a fortnightly basis. In High School, homework needs to be done every night. Teachers will set homework according to the homework timetable and it is important to complete this work for the date that it is due. Occasionally a teacher may set work on a non-homework day. This will be the exception rather than the rule. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Special Needs Department |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
From Reception to Year 2 a one-on-one assessment is done with the learners. From Year 3 to Year 13 a Cognitive Assessment Test is completed by prospectiove learners. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The one-on-one assessment done is Key Stage 1 is done to ascertain whether the child is ready for formal learning that starts in Reception. In Year 1 and 2 it is a reading based assessment that would tell us if the child is ready for Year 1 or 2. From year 3 upwards, it is a cognitive assessment that would tell us the type of learner a child is, i.e. visual or spatial and how they would fare within the British Curriculum. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Our admissions are open all year, we therefore accept applications throughout the course of the year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
Nursery and Reception: 7:50
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| School finish time |
Nursery : 12:30
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| Supervised care before/after school |
For Key Stage 1 & 2, the aftercare facility runs from Monday to Friday from 12:30 to 17:00. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
No, children need to bring their own lunch. We do have a Tuckshop - Feedem - where students can order lunch. They are able to pay cash or order via the TapTuk App |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
ISCT offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Art room, Music, Science Labs, Computers/IT |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Inernational School of Cape Town is a private, co-educational school. Its extended UK-based curriculum leads to the internationally recognised qualifications of the University of Cambridge. |