Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
600 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
25 |
| Most common nationality |
Nigerian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
60% local : 40% international |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Spanish, German |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
There is an assessment requirement for students who will join Years 1-6. All applicants from Nursery Class to Year 6, wherever possible, would be expected to attend a taster day, which also is part of the admission process. Parents, with their children, will also be required to meet with the Head of School or a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Students for Years 7-10 would be subject to an online Cognitive Ability Test, would be required to make a presentation on one of three given topics and, with their parents, have to attend a formal admission interview with the Head of School before an offer letter can be issued. Only in exceptional circumstances would a student be admitted into Year 11. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
CIS offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Swimming pool, gym, sports field. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
CIS is a non-selective school that is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people who are in its care. CIS offers Primary and Secondary education following the National curriculum of England and it admits students from two and half years to sixteen years of age. CIS accredited and approved by the Department for Education (UK) as a British School Overseas. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
CIS' vision is to nurture and empower every learner to become a transformative global citizen. |