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| Number of students |
Approximatively 135 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Over 50 nationalities |
| Most common nationality |
German, Italian, Spanish, Polish and Swedish |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50 |
| Native English, French, and Swedish speaking teachers |
Teachers have excellent credentials and experience, and all possess Swiss, French, Swedish or international diplomas in educational and early childhood studies. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English, French, and Swedish |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, Spanish, Norwegian |
| Average number of students per class |
12 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Up to the age of 8 years, occasionally for specific projects. From the age of 8 years, children have their own laptop on which they work regularly. |
| 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) |
Yes and we applied it with great success during the COVID-19 quarantines including in the Preschool. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
The school is open to all students, regardless of their religion or non-religion. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Epreuves Cantonales |
| Results in these examinations |
Very good |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Occasionally from the age of 6 years. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
10 minutes per day. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We have a permanent on site Special Needs Coordinator. The Coordinator works with the staff and families who have children with a diagnosis. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We support gifted children with a flexible curriculum and an individualized teaching approach. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Only in case of need. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
No |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
For primary students, we do request their latest report cards during the application process. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Registration is ongoing provided there is a place available |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
15:00 (12:30 Wednesdays) |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, we have an after-school program. |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Circus school, Violin classes, Robotics, Arts, Dance, Lego Science, Guitar lessons, African music, multiple sports, Soccer, Orchestra, Drums, Chess, Choir |
| Sports activities included |
General PE sports |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Facilities at the school |
Art Room, library |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We use the sports facilities of the local schools nearby. We have big sport facilities provided by the Commune next door: ice skating rink, swimming pool, rugby pitch, soccer field. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Swedish International School of Geneva nurtures happy, creative and independent children, ready to build their future. We offer individualized teaching, project-based learning and forest school. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
SISOG offers world-class nursery and primary education from ages 1-12. Children join a bilingual program in Swedish and French or English and French, following a rigorous Swedish curriculum with the highest academic standards. Learning is active and entrepreneurial, with a balanced mix of classroom and outdoor time. |
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