International School Leiden: Details and Reviews

Leaving qualifications		N/A
Language of instruction		English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes	Average
Class sizes	Maximum	22 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus

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Number of students	71
Number of nationalities represented in the school	25
Most common nationality	English, Spanish, American, Japanese and Indian

Native English speaking teachers	Yes
Language support for students not fluent in English	We have an EAL (English additional Language) programme in place within our curriculum as well as extra support after school.
Additional language classes offered by the school	Dutch

Max. number of students per class	22
Does the school employ teaching assistants?	Yes
Use of technology in the classroom	We have in each classroom interactive white boards, students also have chromebookss with personal login codes and we have a media space in our library area. We also have a coding programme for our GP 7
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)	That is a possibility, yes.
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?	As we are an international school we are open to learning about and sharing all religions/beliefs
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion?	We make it very clear on our school website that we are an inclusive school and all forms of religions, race and beliefs are welcome. We do not exclude.

Do teachers assign homework to their students?	We follow the IPC curriculum, with this we provide no mandatory homework. We may often ask students to engage with something at home with their parents or in their local community to discuss in class.
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation	We are a primary school, they have the possibility to move on to a secondary IPC school in the area. We work closely with them.

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs	As we are a growing school, these are taken on a per student basis. However, the support is possible.
Learning support offered	As above
The school supports gifted, able and talented students	As above
Student access to education psychologist	We work with the Dutch government. Should it be required for such assistance, this is possible. We also work with a local child psychologist who assists our students both on/off campus.

Entry evaluation for students	We ask to meet parents/students before enrollment and we have a grace period in place to ensure our school is the right place for them.
Brief description of entry evaluation required	There is no evaluation although if a student is transferring, we ask for a report from their previous school.
Waiting list	At this moment, no.
Deadline for registration (new academic year)	Students may register throughout the school year and tuition fees will be amended accordingly.
Students can join after academic year begins	Yes

School start time	Gates open at 07:45 am and the school day is from 08:00 am
School finish time	14:00 pm
Supervised care before/after school	We have an onsite after school care which students are able to sign up for.
School bus service available	No
School provided lunches	No
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)	Students bring their own snacks and lunches
Uniform required	No

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered	Our after school care provides activities throughout the year.
Sports activities included	We have gym twice a week following the IPC curriculum.
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students	At this moment, no. Although this is a future plan.

Facilities at the school	We have a library, music room and media room. We also have access to our local technology lab.
Sports facilities at the school	Gym space

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school	We are the first International School in Leiden. Our schools mission is 'We aim to provide a safe learning environment for every student to become self -aware and develop a sense of responsibility towards themselves, respect for each other and their environment in order to become active global citizens.'
Teaching approach of the school	The IPC provides teachers with thematic units of learning, which outline activities and tasks. All 146 units have been designed to appeal to children’s interests and help them to learn more about the world around them. Assessment is done by teachers and children to help engage them with learning, and understand their level of skills and knowledge