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Nationalities
| Number of students |
85 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
35 |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
0:100 |
Languages
| 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 |
Classroom
| 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 |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, IB Diploma |
Admissions
| Waiting list |
No waiting list |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| 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
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Arts and crafts, sewing, book club, cooking, dancing, fun and play, swimming |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library, study space, science labs, music theatre |
About the school
| 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. |