Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
160 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
25 |
| Most common nationality |
Czech |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
2:1 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Mixed |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, German, Spanish, Czech |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
12 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Interactive screens 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 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSEs, A-Levels, Czech Diploma
|
| Results in these examinations |
N/a |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, controlled amount. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
1 to 3 hours per week |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
N/a |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
SEN department provides 1 to 1 or small groups support lessons as well as support for teaching staff in terms of strategies. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
An individual approach based on student needs and interests, SEN department |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
CAT4 |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no deadline, admissions happen through the year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
Up to 16:00 for Gymnasium students. Younger students finish earlier. |
| 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) |
Yes (gluten-free) |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
For example we offer Robotics, Drama, Arts, Sports, Cooking, School council, Board game club, Ballet, and many others |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming, Volleyball, Kayaking, Football |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, canteen, common area |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We use a variety of facilities as needed across the city |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Elementary school and Gymnasium Leonardo da Vinci Academy is inspired by democratic education systems and prepares students for international school studies in English. At the same time provides an option for extended Czech program and other foreign language programs. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The School uses an interactive and engaging teaching approach to develop the knowledge and interest of our students. We aim to support their individual needs including special educational needs through differentiation in lessons, teaching assistants, the Special Education Needs department, and the English as Additional Language department. |
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