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Number of students |
150 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
23 |
Most common nationality |
Indian |
Ratio of local students to international students |
All international |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
English Language Learners |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Dutch |
Max. number of students per class |
22 |
Average number of students per class |
20-22 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
All classes have an interactive whiteboard, ipads or chromebooks |
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) |
Google Suite (Classroom and Meet) |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
All are respected - we are non demoninational |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
All are respected - we are non demoninational |
External examinations or assessments available |
Standardised UK assessmentts in Lit and Num |
Results in these examinations |
Above average |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
No more than 30 minutes |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Almost all |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
ISE has a small Special Educational Needs department providing both educational, social and emotional support to those pupils in need. |
Learning support offered |
Support for all pupils is provided both in-class, by the class and SEN teachers, as well as outside of the classroom in small group activities as well as on an individual basis. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Support for all pupils is provided both in-class, by the class and SEN teachers, as well as outside of the classroom in small group activities as well as on an individual basis. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes - we have several outside agencies working in collaboration |
Entry evaluation for students |
No |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We ask for reports and have an intake form |
Waiting list |
We have an interest list |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Applications are taken throughout the year |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
8:30 (doors open 8:15) |
School finish time |
14:45 (Wednesdays 12:30) |
Supervised care before/after school |
No - we work with outside agencies |
School bus service available |
Only a private service from one of the companies |
School provided lunches |
No |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Chess, music lesson, drama, |
Sports activities included |
Children have opportunities to participate in:
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Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Football |
Sports facilities at the school |
Children in groups 0-2 use the gym located within the schoolsite and children in group 3-7 take a short walk to a larger gym used by local schools. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Elckerlyc International School offers international education embedded in a Dutch context. |
Teaching approach of the school |
ISE wants to help its students develop into valuable members of a global society, knowing that every child is unique. It is ISE's task to identify how best to support them on this journey. |