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Nationalities
| Number of students |
255 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Approx. 50 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes - ESL (English Second Language) |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Danish, French/Spanish from Year 7 |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
22-24 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
IPads, laptops, smart-boards, info-boards |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Interview and benchmark assessments. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We conduct an assessment of the student’s skills in spoken English, student writing, an assessment of reading fluency, accuracy and comprehension and a maths assessment. |
| Waiting list |
For some classes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We consider applications throughout the year, based on availability |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
Primary: 09:05
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| School finish time |
Primary: 14:40
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes (for Primary students): 07:00 - 17:00. Children from Early Years to Year 6 can be cared for from 07:00 to 17:00 at NIS. Children can be dropped off from 07:00, school starts at 08.55. When school finishes at 14:40, the children can go to the after school clubs until they close at 17:00. |
| School bus service available |
Yes (the bus is following a scheduled route) |
| School provided lunches |
We do have a canteen where parents can order food (online) |
| Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
BASE (Before and After School Enrichment Programme |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
2 gyms, outdoor multi courts |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
North Zealand International School is a small private international school for children from the ages of 4 to 16. Our 30 teaching staff provide a unique and stimulating teaching environment for the 270 students who attend our school. All of our multinational teaching staff are highly qualified, most of them studied in the UK or America. The language of instruction is English. NIS families currently come from more than 50 different countries, and there are over 60 languages spoken. Everyone is welcomed and accepted at North Zealand International School.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
We offer the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) in the primary school which is benchmarked against the National Curriculum of England and Wales. This amazing curriculum allows us to provide very creative and engaging teaching and learning experiences for our students. The IPC is taught in international schools all over the world. For students joining us for secondary school, our students learn through Cambridge Assessment International Education. Cambridge is rigorous programme which stretches and challenges our students to prepare them for the next stage. |