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Nationalities
| Number of students |
130 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10 |
| Most common nationality |
Cambodian |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Khmer, Chinese |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| 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 |
Academics
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
30mn |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
BIS accepts enrolments within first two weeks of every term throughout the year and first 45 days after the program starts for preschool and elementary program respectively. |
School day
| School start time |
Kindergarten: 8:00
|
| School finish time |
Kindergarten: 15:45
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| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Gardening, swimming, music. |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor and indoor playground, swimming pool |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Bamboo International School is a Montessori international school that offers both academic and enrichment programs for children aged 2 to 12. The facility and curriculum are in conformity with standards from United States. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
BIS' vision is to discover and nurture every individual’s early talent, help them to achieve their highest potential and inspire them to build a better world for tomorrow. |