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Nationalities
| Number of students |
About 80 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Our schools represents children from all over the world. At the moment we represent about 20 nationalities |
| Most common nationality |
Italian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
10:4 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
There is extra support in class |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Italian, French |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
9-16 |
| Average number of students per class |
10 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All classrooms have a smart board and Key stage 2 children also have access to laptops and computers in the classroom. They learn how to use Microsoft Office: in particular Microsoft Word and Power Point. |
| 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 are! Our schools is registered with Gsuite. Each student and staff member has a school email address and children can communicate easily through Google Classroom with their teachers. They can easily receive and turn in assignments online. Distance learning has also been provided during Covid time. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Children do not practise religion in our school. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
At the end of grade 5 our children sit the Italian school state exam. |
| Results in these examinations |
Their results are very high. Although it varies from year to year, more than 90 percent achive either an excellent or very good mark. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes.Teachers assign some homework every day. We believe that homework should be seen as a way to revise and strengthen what has been covered and explained in school. Therefore daily homework assignments are given but not in large amounts. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Our grades 4 and 5 should not take longer than an hour. Grades 2 and 3 should not take longer than 30 minutes. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
90% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
The school generally evaluates the children's level before accepting them. Espacially if English has not been their language of instruction |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, espacially children coming from abroad. |
School day
| School start time |
9 am |
| School finish time |
3:30 pm |
| 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 |
No |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Guitar, piano, recorder flute, art club |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Our school has a library, a theatre, and an IT room |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Play area, garden, court, football pitch, Dance Room, Gym Room |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Kendale is a small but dynamic school which provides a safe, supportive and caring environment where a dedicated staff guides children towards the acquisition of knowledge, skills and confidence, the necessary foundations for a life-long love of learning. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Academic progress is, of course, of supreme importance and Kendale believes that is best achieved in a warm, caring and non-institutional atmosphere where feelings of security and self-confidence facilitate the learning process.
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