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Number of students |
110 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10 |
Most common nationality |
Cambodian |
Ratio of local students to international students |
6 to 1 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Khmer, Chinese |
Max. number of students per class |
19 |
Average number of students per class |
12 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
We projectors and computers in the classroom and the children are taught to use computers for different activities. |
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 use different tools to continue teaching students such as Zoom, Telegram and Google Classroom. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No. We are a non-denomination school. All religions and faiths are welcomed at our school. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
20 to 60 minutes depending on the age group. |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
We work towards achieving individual objectives based off student needs. Progress is updated in their passports so that educational milestones may be reflected upon, objectives reviewed and shared with the student's teachers. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Differentiated learning is an integral part to our classes as all students require academic challenges in order to develop. These challenges are set through ongoing and periodic assessment. |
Student access to education psychologist |
No |
Entry evaluation for students |
For children over 4 years old, an in-person interview will be conducted by a faculty member along with an English Language Test to ensure all students can access and benefit from the curriculum, programmes and activities offered. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Depending on the age of the child we will evaluate their English (reading, writing, listening, speaking and comprehension) and Maths based on their age and previous/current academic level. This is to ensure that the student will be able to access and benefit from the curriculum, programmes and activities offered by Brighton International School. |
Waiting list |
For some of the age groups |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Students can enrol throughout the year. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
7.30 am |
School finish time |
15:30 pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
School bus service available |
No |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
Uniform required |
Yes, at Primary Level. |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Cooking, Drama, Computer Skills, Sports, Writing, |
Sports activities included |
Variety of sports and activities are taught throughout the year from dance and gymnastics to football and badminton. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Not yet. |
Facilities at the school |
Library |
Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor sports field, climbing wall. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
A not-for-profit community school, Brighton International School started in 2015 to provide a holistic, fun-filled, child-centred, international education contextualised within its local and regional settings. |
Teaching approach of the school |
We are a holistic school, we care about the emotional, academic and physical development of our students. Learning should be fun, motivational, engaging, and prepare our students for their future, we believe this is done by helping our students develop a lifelong passion for learning, and understanding how THEY learn best. |