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Nationalities
| 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 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English Language Learners |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Dutch |
Classroom
| 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 |
Academics
| 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 |
Student support
| 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 |
Admissions
| 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 day
| 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
| 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 |
Facilities
| 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. |
About the school
| 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. |