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Nationalities
| Number of students |
1364 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
+30 nationalities |
| Most common nationality |
Panamenian |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Some of them |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
28 |
| Average number of students per class |
26 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes |
| 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? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge International Examinations: Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary 1, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge AS & A Levels |
| Results in these examinations |
If approved, are equivalent to international universities admissions exams |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Between 2 or 3 |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We are an inclusive school, with a specialized psychological department that works with special needs students, each case is treated individually. They support the student along the academic year to fulfill the educational objectives of the year. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Yes |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We evaluate each new student with a psychological interview and an academic evaluation depending on the grade you are applying to. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
February |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
7:30 |
| School finish time |
Preschool: 11:30 AM
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, we have an afterschool programme |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Sports, debate, arts, ecology club, journalism club, robotics and electronics, theatre, music, drawing and videogaming, mandarin, ballet, singing, etc |
| Sports activities included |
Soccer, basketball, football, flag football, swimming, karate, rhythmic gymnastics |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Soccer, basketball, football, flag football and swimming |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium and swimming pool |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Oxford School provides a holistic educational program for students from Pre-Kinder to Grade 12. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
TOS is committed to the fulfillment of the goals of the National Curriculum of England and the University of Cambridge International Examinations, dynamic programs of international relevance and recognition. TOS educates students of all backgrounds, beliefs, cultures and abilities to pursue academic excellence in an environment of understanding, cooperation, tolerance and constant effort. |