Acorns International School Bunga was formerly known as Oak International School.
Quick summary of key school information
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Nationalities
Number of students |
150 students |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10 nationalities |
Most common nationality |
South sudan |
Ratio of local students to international students |
1-10 |
Languages
Native English speaking teachers |
Not native speakers but English is our language of instruction |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes we do |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
French
|
Classroom
Max. number of students per class |
25 learners |
Average number of students per class |
15 at the moment |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes we do |
Use of technology in the classroom |
We use smart boards |
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 we have been using virtual classrooms |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No they dont |
Academics
External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge checkpoint
|
Results in these examinations |
5.0 |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes they do |
Approximate hours of homework given |
One week |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes we do |
Learning support offered |
We try to interoperate them with other learners so that they are not left out |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We try to get more more opportunities like more competitions |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
Entry evaluation for students |
Not really |
Waiting list |
Not really |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
July |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes we do |
School day
School start time |
Classes start at 8:00am |
School finish time |
3:15pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes we do |
School bus service available |
Yes we do |
School provided lunches |
Yes we do |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes we do |
Uniform required |
Yes they have to |
Extracurricular activities
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Swimming
|
Sports activities included |
Pe
|
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes we do |
Facilities
Facilities at the school |
Library
|
Sports facilities at the school |
Swimming pool
|
About the school
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We inspire and empower all students to achieve their personal best and become inquiring knowledgeable and life long learners. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Child-centered learning |