Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
980 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
70 + |
| Most common nationality |
Egyptian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:100 approx |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
No |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French and Arabic |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Islamic Studies for Muslim students. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Timetabled for Additional Studies |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Edexcel IGCSE , IAL's and GCE's |
| Results in these examinations |
A* to D |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
1 to 2 hours |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Learning Support |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Through Homeroom and Subject Teachers |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
English and Mathematics |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
FS - Jan Y1 to Y13 March |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, if place is available. |
| School start time |
7.45am |
| School finish time |
12.50 to 2.10pm depending on year group. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
No we have a Tuck Shop. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Varies year to year. |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming and PE |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Pool, Sports hall, Climbing Wall and playground. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Our school is a learning community where we all encouraged to apply and participate in every subject and activity with maximum enthusiasm. All students are supported to reach their full potential and opportunities are developed for student leadership. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Teachers use an inquiry based approach to facilitate learning through the content of the National Curriculum of the UK. |
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