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Nationalities
Number of students |
300+ students |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
We have Khmer, Russian, Austrian, Canadian, Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Singaporean, Indonesian, Korean, Japanese, Kenyan, Swedish, French, American, Australian, New Zealander, Swiss, Taiwanese, Pakistani, Portuguese, Timorese, and British. |
Most common nationality |
The most common nationality in our school is Khmer. |
Ratio of local students to international students |
2/3 |
Languages
Native English speaking teachers |
Most of the teachers are native speakers. |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Currently, we do not offer extra classes for students who are not fluent in English, however, we would support them as much as so that they can catch up with their classmates. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
The main language that we use inside the school is English, moreover, when students go into Raspberries class (4 - 5 years old) there will be Khmer and Chinese program embedded. |
Classroom
Max. number of students per class |
The maximum number of students in each classroom is 15 - 20 children and 3 - 4 teachers. |
Average number of students per class |
Average number of students in each classroom is around 15 to 18 students. |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Each class has 2 - 3 teaching assistants. |
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) |
We offer virtual learning for students from the age of 3 with appropriate learning schedules and worksheets that they can practice at home as well. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We promote cultural diversity in the school, we do not practice a specific religion in the school. |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We are committed to a culture of respect and equity that embraces diversity in our school. We ensure that each and every one of the students has the opportunity to succeed and thrive. We make sure that students have the right to express and practice their religions free from harassment and discrimination. |
Academics
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
We do send practice books for students in Early Years Program from 4 years old and homeworks for Kindergarten and above. |
Student support
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Currently we don't have specialized staff or specialized programs to support children with special learning yet. However, we corporate with BrightMinds clinic to offer further support for special needs students inside the class. |
Admissions
Entry evaluation for students |
We do offer one on one evaluation between the teachers and students. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Our students go in to each class based on their ages. So in order to estimate their abilities, we ask both teacher and student to |
Waiting list |
Once a student has been enrolled, he can begin immediately. There is no waiting period. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We accept enrollments every working day. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, we do allow students to join the academic year that has already started. |
School day
School start time |
Our class starts at 8:00 AM. For admin and teaching staff will arrive at 7:30 AM so that we can accommodate students that arrive the school early. |
School finish time |
Students finish class by 4:00 PM. And we also offer free late pick-up for parents until 5:30 PM. |
Supervised care before/after school |
Our school open from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. Even though the class starts at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
School bus service available |
No, we don't have a school bus service yet as it is not in demand from the parents. |
School provided lunches |
We highly encourage students to bring food from their own homes. However, if parents are not able to prepare lunch for the students, they can order lunch from the school for $3/meal with a minimum order of 20 days.
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Uniform required |
Early years students are not required to wear uniform, however we have school t-shirt that students can purchase and wear on the campus. |
About the school
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Eco International School aims to provide magical learning experiences to promote student-led learning, critical thinking, and discovery. We employ International Curriculums from the United Kingdom with more emphasis on character building, environmental education, STEAM program which guides children’s curiosity, self-understanding, communication and critical thinking, and many other important life skills. Eco International School understands your needs as parents of preschool and school-age children. We provide a safe and supportive atmosphere for students to learn and explore naturally and academically. We are committed to providing the best education possible for the students to successfully thrive in the 21st century. |
Teaching approach of the school |
We believe that children should be better delve into new areas of learning and engage more with the world around them so that they can develop their understanding, coping with their own emotions and their friends, and to be able to develop positive feelings of self-worth. We undertake on instilling a love of learning in each child, allowing them to grow the curiousness, and continue to grow or both academic and personal success. |