Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1040 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
12 |
| Most common nationality |
Mexican |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
90 % local 10% expats |
| Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin and French |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We use Smartboards, I-pads and chromebooks. We also have an IT lab |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE and IB diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
In both examinations our results are above average |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Varies according to level |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, we have an ASN team |
| Learning support offered |
We have a team of learning therapists and pshychologists who work with all teachers to provide diferentiated activities for all our children. Approximately 10% of our students have an individual education plan (IEP) which is written by the ASN team and classroom teachers. These IEP are shared with parents on a termly basis. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Through HPL programme that belives that all students are capable of high attainment. Focused teaching towards the highest level of attainment |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
For younger students they spend a day in school, older students spend a day in school and take an admissions test |
| Waiting list |
In some grades with very high demand |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Admissions are open all year |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
Pre-Nursery |
| School finish time |
Pre-Nursery 12:30
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, not included in tuition |
| Uniform required |
Only PE uniform |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
A wide variety: football, karate, yoga, Science, etc |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, football, volleyball, rugby |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Empathy
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| Teaching approach of the school |
In Kinder and Primary we follow the National Curriculum of England and Wales, alongside the Mexican curriculum as organized by SEP. In Secondary school we offer the IGCSE and the IB Diploma. We believe in personalized learning with high expectations for all. In Kinder we follow a Constructivist approach. |
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