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Nationalities
| Number of students |
220 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Over 30 |
| Most common nationality |
Canadian, British, Chinese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
2/3 International, 1/3 local |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
An English as and Additional Language Program (EAL) |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
23 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Class sets of laptops, interactive whiteboards, banks of iPads. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
NIS is a Christian school. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Families enrolling in NIS need to be supportive of the school's mission and ethos but do not need to be Christians themselves. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
International Schools Assessment (ISA) |
| Results in these examinations |
Very good! |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, a minimal amount compared with other Hong Kong Schools. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Ranges from up to 10 minutes per night in Year 1 to up to 60 minutes per night in Year 6. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
N/A |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We are able to offer some support to students with low level special learning needs. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Yes, we do provide support. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We can refer families to a suitable psychologist. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
There is an entry interview where the student's ability to understand English instructions is tested along with other aspects of their development. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, for some classes. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
The deadline is the end of October each year but we also allow ongoing registrations. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8:45 am |
| School finish time |
3:15 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
We have a hot lunch delivery service, not cafeteria. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Some |
| Uniform required |
Students wear a sports uniform on the days which they have PE lessons. On other days they do not wear a uniform currently. |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
A very wide range of after school activities that varies each term. |
| Sports activities included |
PE lessons two to three times each week. A particular focus on rugby, soccer and basketball. After hours the school also currently offers taekwondo, fencing and dance. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Soccer field, hall, basketball area. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We focus on the development of a strong character as well as academic growth. NIS is a very friendly school community which aims to be a home away form home for our international families. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We use the International Primary Curriculum to inspire and guide student in their learning. |