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| Number of students |
870 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
25 |
| Most common nationality |
Brazilian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
25% |
| Native English speaking teachers |
YES - we have many teachers from different nationalities, all native and fluent in English. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Portuguese, French, Spanish, Mandarin |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes |
| 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, we use Seesaw, Google Meet, Managebac, IsCool App, Mathletics , Exam.net and more |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, MYP Assessment, IGCSE, PSAT, SAT |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes - evaluation. |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the Year Level |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We accept students all year round. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
Primary & Early Years at 8:00
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| School finish time |
Primary & Early Years between 15:00-15:30
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Various such as skate boarding, coding, arts & craft, judo, cooking, football, drama and more |
| Sports activities included |
PE in general. Basketball, Volleyball, Futsal. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Blackbox, Science Labs |
| Sports facilities at the school |
2 covered gyms |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Excellence , caring, friendly, an inclusive school. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
International Baccalaureate |
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