Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
About 100 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
40 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Dutch |
Max. number of students per class |
15 |
Average number of students per class |
12 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Integrated |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Personal values, no particular religion taught |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
Individual or small group support. In class or withdrawal. Individual Educational Plans when appropriate. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Through differentiation |
Student access to education psychologist |
On referral if needed |
Entry evaluation for students |
No |
Waiting list |
No |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
9:00 |
School finish time |
15:30 (Wednesdays - 12:00) |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
School bus service available |
ISG does not provide transport to and from school. ISG is located south of the city centre and in close proximity to Gent-Sint-Pieters station and the ring road, making it easily accessible by public transport, car and by bike. |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
ISG offers a range of after-school clubs for children to sign up to. All clubs take place at school and cost 10 Euros per lesson. The selection of after-school clubs changes slightly every trimester. |
Sports activities included |
Sport lessons and swimming lessons |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
Facilities at the school |
Music and language rooms, performance area, library |
Sports facilities at the school |
Sports hall |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
International School Ghent is an International Pre-Primary, Primary and Secondary school providing quality education in English. ISG is a diverse and close-knit International community. It is the only International School providing English education in East and West Flanders |
Teaching approach of the school |
Learning is at the heart of everything ISG does! The UK curriculum guidelines and the International Primary Curriculum form the base of the Pre-Primary and Primary learning programmes. Our Secondary School (ISG+) follow the Middle Years Programme of the IB (International Baccaluareate). |