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Nationalities
| Number of students |
565 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
12 |
| Most common nationality |
Czech |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
5:1 |
Languages
| Native English and Czech speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Czech |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, German |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
14 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes - specialist 1:1 support in G1-5. General assistance in G1 and G2. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Projectors and screens in all classrooms, interactive whiteboards in some classrooms, two computer labs, Information and Communication Technology in curriculum, tablets for specific projects, limited use of mobile phone technology to support research and interactive teaching |
| 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) |
Full time online schedule during the following conditions: School or partial school closure due to Covid-19, individual class quarantine due to Covid-19, specific on-request hybrid teaching during the absence of individual students (normally siblings of quarantined students). We use Google Meet to deliver lessons, with multiple supporting technologies to facilitate online learning. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge International Examinations (IGCSE and A-Level) , Cambridge English Examinations, TOEFL Junior, DELF |
| Results in these examinations |
IGCSE - 100% pass rate at Grade C+, A_level - 100% pass rate at A/B, Cambridge English 90%+ pass rate at the target Cambridge English language level, other exams 75% + pass rate at target levels. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. Compulsory reading in home language and English, for G1-5. Optional additional homework tasks for G1-5. Compulsory homework for G6-9 and High School. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
G1-5 10 minutes reading per day, up to 30 minutes homework per night. G6-9 up to 90 minutes homework per night. High School - up to 150 minutes homework per night. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
90%+ |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
School psychologist, individual education plans, individual language plans |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Individual education plans |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students in G1-9 are assessed in Czech (written and verbal), English (written and verbal) and maths (written) to decide the level of support they will need in each subject area, HS students must complete formal exams in Czech, maths and English before being considered for entry. Most students complete an in school trial day. Most parents will be interviewed by a senior member of staff. |
| Waiting list |
Depends on class. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
January 20 |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8:00 / 8:55 depending on stage |
| School finish time |
15:15 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
From September 2021 uniform will be required 4 days/ week G1-HS. Not for Kindergarten. |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Over 80 extra courses |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education, Kinball, football, basketball, volleyball |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Small gym, sports hall, outdoor playing field, playground |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Two languages - Czech and English - from kindergarten to graduation, all under one roof. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Vision - Sunny Canadian International School inspires each student to become healthy, open-minded and responsible, ethical citizens, who achieve academic and linguistic success while attaining personal fulfillment through engaged and knowledgeable inquiry. Mission - Sunny Canadian International School integrates Czech and international curricula to prepare multilingual students for a choice of higher education, while becoming responsible citizens who enrich society and contribute to an environmentally friendly, sustainable economy. |