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Nationalities
| Number of students |
100 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10 |
| Most common nationality |
Cambodian for students and United Kingdom for teachers. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
10-1 |
Languages
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, Khmer, |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
12 |
| Average number of students per class |
10 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have class-assigned tablets and computers. |
| 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, we offer distance learning. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No, but we celebrate traditional Khmer holidays. This involves some Buddhist practices. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
All of our holiday activities are optional. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
OLNA, ATAR, ILETS |
| Results in these examinations |
Exceptional, top 20%. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, it is rare below grade 4 and mandatory above grade 8. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
1-2 hours |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Specialized teachers and teaching assistants. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
With clubs and extracurricular activities. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment and interview. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We have a mandatory Engish competency exam. |
| Waiting list |
Not currently |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
End of July, but we accept students all year long. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8:00am |
| School finish time |
3:15/15:15 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We can accomodate. |
| Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Science Lab, cafe, lounge area. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Soccer Field, Basketball Court, and two Playgrounds |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Asia-Pacific Fredfort International School is a mid-sized school that offers holistic, inquiry-based programs that promote a mastery of skills, while inspiring a lifelong love of learning. AFIS provides individualized inquiry-based curriculum from toddler through Grade 12, to help your child thrive no matter where the future leads. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
AFIS aims to provide standard international education to develop and empower the potential, character, and passion of young people who embody humanitarian values of intercultural understanding, respect and service. |