Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
235 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
16 |
| Most common nationality |
Costa Rican |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
88.1% local : 11.9% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English Language Learners |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish and French |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Our classes are equipped with projectors and our students use their tablets or laptop when instructed by teachers. |
| 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, ready to use virtual classroom technologies. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No religion |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Student Support Program |
| Learning support offered |
The Student Support Program is designed to assist individual students with their specific learning needs. It is meant to provide students with the necessary skills and strategies to work at their fullest potential in their least restrictive environment. The Student Support Program perceives each student as an individual with unique learning and academic needs. Teachers provide their students with the environment that fits the individual learning needs to guarantee success. This environment will encourage the students develop their self-esteem, curiosity, and self-awareness. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Admission testing. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Preschool applicants are tested for cognitive development, fine motor skills and gross motor skills. They are also observed for social and emotional development.
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| School start time |
8:05 |
| School finish time |
KG1: 12:30
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| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
Outdoor sports field. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor sports field. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Marian Baker School is a small international English-speaking school educating preschool through high school students. MBS is located on the verdant eastern slopes of the Central Valley overlooking San Jose. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Marian Baker School recognizes each person as having a unique potential for learning and achievement. MBS challenges its students to strive for academic excellence, encouraging them to be persistent in working towards knowledge and skills in all areas. |
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