Quick summary of key school information
All the details about this school in their own words
| Number of students |
270 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
8 |
| Most common nationality |
Chile |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
80% local & 20% international |
| Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
No |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
No |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
English |
| Max. number of students per class |
26 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have Google Chrome Books
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| 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, through Google Classroom platform |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
They do assignments in the school library |
| External examinations or assessments available |
English Cambridge Exams in 8th and 10th grade |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
No |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
They come to school with their Shadows assistants |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, interviews and entry exams |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Diagnostic Tests:
Parents interview and applicant's interview: For children applying from 1st Grade onwards, to get to know their level of English and one with the psychologist as well. |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the grade you are applying for |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline, but we recommend for those students applying to Prekinder to contact in April. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:05 |
| School finish time |
15:25 Mon-Tu-Th-Fri and Wednesdays at 13:20 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
No, but there are external school buses services |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, but for an extra fee. Student must buy lunch tickets or bring lunch from home. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Sports (volleyball-football - basketball and artistic gym)- robotics- English- drama and music- Chess- Yoga and arts |
| Sports activities included |
Volleyball-football - basketball and artistic gymnastic |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, science lab, art room, music room and computer room |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Football field, basketball field and playground |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Southland School is a personalized, familiar & bilingual school. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Chilean educational curriculum |
Contact the admissions team at The Southland School
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