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Nationalities
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
28 |
Languages
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, WIS offers an ‘English Proficiency Programme’ (E-ProP) which is designed to support students who need to develop fluency and competency in English. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, Malay |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
WIS limits the class size to a maximum of 25 to a Secondary classes and 20 for primary classes. |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, for those in Early Years till Year 2 |
| 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 |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Results in these examinations |
77% A* A for A Level results, 63% A* A for IGCSE |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Additional Education Needs |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Additional |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Entrance Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We are using CAT 4 assessment and interview |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
7:40 |
| School finish time |
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 15:00
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| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Craft, board games, robotics, food fun, card and dice, dance, editorial and creative writing, chess, STEM, choral speaking, eco warriors, orchestra, ballet, swimming, Taekwondo, athletics, netball, chess, Zumba, dodgeball, football/futsal, table tennis, kickball, frisbee, basketball, badminton, handball, capture the flag, tennis, rounders |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Boarding facilities, auditorium, cafeteria, fine art centre, ICT lab, music rooms, medical centre, individual music practice rooms, science laboratories, multi-purpose hall |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Football field, tennis courts, basketball courts, athletic track, swimming pool, playground, fitness suite |
Boarding
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
12 years old onwards |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
Facilities:
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About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Westlake International School is a co-educational international school, offering the British-based curriculum and boarding facilities for those 12 years old . |