Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
85 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
35 |
Ratio of local students to international students |
0:100 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language is offered |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Dutch, German, Spanish |
Max. number of students per class |
24 |
Average number of students per class |
16 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes |
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, IB Diploma |
Waiting list |
No waiting list |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
Primary: 8:30
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School finish time |
Primary: 15:00 (Wednesdays and Fridays - 12:30)
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Supervised care before/after school |
Supervised care is available (for a fee) before school in Primary. After school in Primary, there are often after-school activites |
School provided lunches |
Students bring their own lunch to school and healthy eating is promoted. At IST secondary there is also a cafeteria. |
Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Arts and crafts, sewing, book club, cooking, dancing, fun and play, swimming |
Facilities at the school |
Library, study space, science labs, music theatre |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The International School Twente provides eudcation for families residing for short to intermediate length in the Netherlands. It is located in Enschede in the province of Overijssel. IST consists of a primary and secondary school for students from 4 - 18 years old. |
Teaching approach of the school |
IST's mission is to provide excellent international primary and secondary education to students from diverse backgrounds. |