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Nationalities
| Number of students |
590 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
36 |
| Most common nationality |
USA |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Every student is an international student |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
We have an excellent EAL program for students still learning the language. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
We offer daily Mandarin classes & French after school |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
Maximum of 18 students in any classroom up to 5th grade
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| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
There are always two teachers in the classroom. A foreign teacher, and a local Chinese teacher. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
IPads can be rented out by teachers depending on the support needed, macbooks as well. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Not necessary, but also not discouraged. If they want to practice, they are welcome to. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Individual case by case basis. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
SAT, SSAT, PSAT, AP Exams, ACT, and other college entrance exams. |
| Results in these examinations |
N/A |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
An average of 45 minutes of homework is assigned daily. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We offer a limited Learning Support Program for students with mild needs. |
| Learning support offered |
Our Learning Support Coordinator works with teachers who identify students with needs in order to create modifications that allow them to succeed in the classroom. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Students can be a part of student council and can be given individual assignments upon request. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Evaluation varies depending on the grade they are all applying for. Please contact us for more details. |
| Waiting list |
No. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
June 15th |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
School day
| School start time |
Classes start at 8:30 am. |
| School finish time |
Classes end at 3:00 pm. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
We offer after school programs to families interested in them. |
| School bus service available |
Yes. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, price for lunch is included in tuition |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We accommodate for all nutritional needs and allergies. All of our food is made in-house with 100% organic vegetables. |
| Uniform required |
Starting 2019-2020 all students will wear a uniform. |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We offer 45 different after school programs designed to give children balance in their extracurricular endeavors. For more information, please visit our website at www.hqis.org |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education is taken once a week by all students. Sports included are basketball, soccer, volleyball, and badminton. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
We currently have both boys & girls' basketball teams, a boys' soccer team, and a girls' volleyball team. Plans are to expand these in the future. |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Full size basketball gym, outdoor soccer pitch, and outdoor basketball court. Playgrounds as well. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We are an environmentally minded community of learners, dedicated to impacting positive change in Shanghai. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Learning is inquiry based, and the students know that it is their responsibility to progress through the material. Teachers are there to guide students. We teach students how to think, not what to think. |