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Nationalities
| Number of students |
100 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10+, we have students from Czech Republic, Slovakia, Russia, Hungary, USA, UK, Mexico, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, etc. |
| Most common nationality |
Czech |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
80% local, 20% international |
Languages
| Native English and Czech speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Czech |
Our school offers additional instructional assistance. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Our school offers Spanish lessons for children in the Year 4 class and above. In addition, depending on the demands we offer language courses after school in various languages such as German and French. |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
18 |
| Average number of students per class |
14 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Depending on the needs of the students and the number of students in the class, we have hired additional teaching assistants. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Our classrooms contain interactive boards as well as class sets of tablets. Year 7-Year 10 students use personal laptops daily. |
| 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) |
Our school uses Zoom, Google Classroom, and Seesaw for Distance Education |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We are accepting of students from all religious backgrounds. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge English assessments |
| Results in these examinations |
90%+ passing rate |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
This can vary depending on the class, however homework times range from 20 minutes (lower grades) up to 1-2 hours (upper grades) |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We have teachers with certifications in special education which enables them to work with children with special learning needs. |
| Learning support offered |
We work with pedagogical centers to assess the student's needs and come up with an appropriate support plan. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We cooperate with Qiido, which supports gifted and talented students. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, we have a school counselor and work with an educational psychologist when needed |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, the school performs small assessments and screenings, and entrance exams for the older students. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Languages are assessed through interview-style questions as well as small activities. As well, they may be asked to complete some questions or activities in other subjects such as mathematics and science. |
| Waiting list |
Typically yes, but it depends on which class. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, depending on the availability in the requested class. |
School day
| School start time |
8:00 doors open, 8:45 first lesson |
| School finish time |
14:10 - 16:00 depending on the class |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, we provide after school care until 17:30 every day |
| School bus service available |
Yes, mornings only. |
| School provided lunches |
We provide catered lunches from a choice of two catering companies (which is chosen and paid by parents) |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We adapt to many diets (gluten free, bio/organic, vegetarian, no pork, etc.) |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Lego robotics, majorette, cooking club, YouTube maker, private lessons of singing, guitar, and piano |
| Sports activities included |
PE lessons include a variety of sport activities; students also participate in swimming lessons once per week |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, we participate in bowling, track and field, and floorball competitions throughout the year. |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
We have an outdoor playground and garden |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Our school vision is "Beehive strives to create a positive and respectful learning environment to support the individual. Children learn without fear, have the freedom and desire to explore their talents, and foster their creativity. By cherishing diversity and through the cooperation of all students, parents, and staff, we aim to deliver a well-rounded education that prepares students for the ever-changing future around us. " |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our school has an individual approach to teaching using methods of project-based learning, inquiry learning, and learning through investigation. |