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Nationalities
| Number of students |
80 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
| Most common nationality |
We have nationality quotas to ensure diversity. Leading nationalities are Russia, Mexico, China, Japan, Spain |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
All our students are international |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
All students learn French, the host language. We also offer Spanish and German and thanks to our collaboration with a local language school students can study any language they wish - Chinese, Russian , Arabic - anything! |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
15 |
| Average number of students per class |
9 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Technology is integrated into the classroom style and expectations. All rooms have Apple TV and a range of media is incoporated into the lessons. |
| 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) |
Absolutely. We are ready for hybrid learning or fully onlin e learning, though of course, we prefer face to face! |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
All religions are accepted and welcome to the school and where possible, we allow students to worship within the local area - at church, mosque, synogogue etc |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We are an international school and we promote inter-cultural understanding. If a student wishes to practice their faith, we can find solutions to enable this. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
British IGCSE and A Level examianations (Cambridge Assessment); American PSAT, SAT, IELTS, TOEFL
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| Results in these examinations |
The results can be seen in the school profile, visible on our website. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It depends on the grade. However, in the final two years of study, we would expect at least 2 hours of independent study per evening, if not more. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
All - in Switzerland, the UK and the USA mainly. |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No, we do not accept students requiring learning support. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
The British A Level programme is demanding. If a student has the ability, he / she can prepare the A Level exam earlier than the standard 11th /12th Grade. We look at the student's ability rather than their grade which enables very talented students to get ahead in advanced subjects. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, this can be organised via our Health Department. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
We have Admissions tests in English and Maths. We also need to see the last three years of school reports and we have a series of questionnaires that need to be completed by different people. Interview is recommended but not compulsory. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We evaluate all the required documentation. If something is not clear, we may ask for further information or another formal test. |
| Waiting list |
Depending on the nationality |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We prefer that registrations are received before 31st March preceding the new school year. However, we understand the need for flexibility and accept registrations throughout the year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Most students start in September, though some join in January and April. It depends on the school calendar back home in their country. |
School day
| School start time |
8.30 |
| School finish time |
4pm, with after school clubs taking place at the end of the day. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, because we are a boarding school and have students in our care 24/24H |
| School bus service available |
No. All our day students make their way independently to the school |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Sports teams and clubs - football, basketball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, athletics, yoga, trampoline, kick-boxing.
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| Sports activities included |
All students have at least four periods of sport per week. This may be supplemented by extra curricular sporting activities |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Tennis court, multipurpose court, indoor sports hall.
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About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We are a small, family owned and family run school for day and boarding students, founded in 1882, in which everyone feels at home and part of a family community. The small size of the school enables us to treat each student as an individual, with personalised support in their learning and beyond the classroom. Small means giving the students opportunities beyond the classroom.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
We believe that the student is at the centre of all we do. Every child is different and our teachers use various teaching styles to engage the student and make the learning meaningful to each and every one. Small classes facilitate teacher contact and support. We want students to enjoy learning, to develop curiosity and a life long skills that prepare them for a rapidly changing world. |