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Nationalities
| Number of students |
125 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
23 |
| Most common nationality |
USA - roughly 30% |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:5 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
We offer English as a Foreign Language (EFL) |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
16 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have smart boards and chrome books |
| 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 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes, Christianity |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
They take the class as any other class |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
SAT, AP exams |
| Results in these examinations |
Above average |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
30-50 min daily |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
95% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes - Learning support and English as a Foreign Language |
| Learning support offered |
1-1 teachers and tutors |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Personalized classes |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Screening test to have an English level knowlegde |
| Waiting list |
Yes, depends on each class/grade |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8:10 |
| School finish time |
15:15 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Only after school if the student is enroll to a club |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Dance, sports, Bible, music, etc. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education, football, voleyball and basketball |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library, science lab. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Court area and mini gym |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
International Christian School of Lima is an independent, tuition-based, co-educational day school that offers an international curriculum for expatriates from kindergarten through grade twelve residing in and around Lima. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
ICS-Lima believes every child can reach their full potential and become the person God has made them to be. This is ensured by offering a comprehensive, dynamic model for assessing where each child is as they grow academically and spiritually. |