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Nationalities
| Number of students |
191 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
15 |
| Most common nationality |
Ugandan |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
6:1 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
No, they aren't native speakers but are very fluent in the English language which is our language of instruction. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we work together with parents to facilitate these extra classes. However, this is on case by case basis. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
18 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Each class is equipped with a smart TV for interactive learning |
| 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, our school offers that using Microsoft Teams when there is need. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes. We are a Christian school offering Christian education. We begin each day with morning devotion in Class and Chapel service on Monday morning. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
The school embraces all students from all religions without discrimination |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge Primary Checkpoint,
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| Results in these examinations |
Our first candidates will seat in 2025. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
30 minutes to 60 minutes daily depending on the key stage |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
We expect it to be 100% but this has not yet been ascertained |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We embrace children with special needs and work together with parents to facilitate and avail specialists to support students in need. However, this is on case by case basis. |
| Learning support offered |
A number of challenges we have so far had required speech therapists and these are within our reach. Where speech in an issue, we spare time within our time table and allow the therapist to come into the school and have sessions with a child. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We create platforms where our students join other gifted students from various countries to compete. Of recent in 2023 we sent 5 of our students to UAE where they competed and won some beautiful academic accolades. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, we work together with parents to facilitate and avail specialists to support students in need. However, this is on case by case basis. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Our school does an assessment before enrolling new students |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Prospective students are given an assessment in the three core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science in order for the teacher to ascertain their level. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Mid August |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8am |
| School finish time |
3:30 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
No. We recommend private shuttle services that we trust |
| School provided lunches |
Yes. We provide a full balanced diet daily |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Robotics and Coding
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| Sports activities included |
Football
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| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, the school has a football and basketball team. We take part in interschool competitions |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
We have a fully stocked library.
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| Sports facilities at the school |
State of the art football field.
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About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
GPIS has core values that guide and mold every area of its life. The following are our core values and ethos that define us
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| Teaching approach of the school |
We offer a healthy student-centered learning approach where students interests drive education. Our educational philosophy is where students are given the opportunity to decide what material they learn and how they learn it. Students plan their own research, propose solutions, communicate their ideas to teachers and community members, and evaluate their own progress. In the long run, our students feel comfortable taking risks, trying new things and being confident in themselves. |