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Nationalities
| Number of students |
80 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
14 |
| Most common nationality |
Chinese Nationals from Mainland China or overseas |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
By passport, over 78% are non-local students. By language spoken at home, 37% are internationals. |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
English as a Second Language Courses |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Our school employs a 1:1 student to Macbook program. All students are required to have a laptop and much instruction takes place through this medium. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We offer a Biblical Studies course (40 minutes weekly) to each grade level. The course follows a comparative historical approach to religion. Our school is managed by the Lutheran Church of Hong Kong Synod but students are not required to be Lutheran or Christian. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We are welcoming and supportive of all religions and beliefs. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
PSAT, SAT, SAT Subject tests, AP and TOEFL |
| Results in these examinations |
Available on request |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
On average, students spend 2 hours daily completing homework. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Over 95% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, mild. |
| Learning support offered |
School Counselor and School Social Worker, Out-sourced School Psychologist, which is fee-based. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Yes, we support them. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes (fee-based) |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
In-house assessments of Mathematics, Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening in English. |
| Waiting list |
At times |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Rolling admissions for all grades except Grade 12. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, on case by case basis. |
School day
| School start time |
8:15 am |
| School finish time |
3:00 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No, but after-school extra-curricular activities and remedial support classes are provided. |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Sports, Art, Music, Drama, Choral, etc. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education Course |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, we participate in various league competitions organized by the Hong Kong International Schools Sports Federation. |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Basketball and Badminton courts are located on campus. The school hires external sports facilities to support our many athletic programs. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Small personalized education and community atmosphere. Rigorous academic standards, dedicated staff and faculty. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Personalized instruction and collaborative. |