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Nationalities
| Number of students |
We have 55 students at the moment, maximum number of students at Tanglin campus is 150 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
24 |
| Most common nationality |
We are a truly multinational school, there is no nationality that prevails in the school. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
All our students are international students. |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes, all teachers are native English speakers |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we offer English as a second language (ESL) support at an additional fee. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian etc. We introduce any foreign language in Astor school that has at least 5 students interested in it. |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We use tablets to enhance the learning experience and develop new skills for students. For example, to shoot videos, create 3D images or for coding class. Tablets are used to enhance learning, but not to replace the tasks that can be done with hands on materials. |
| 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) |
We have established Home-Based Learning (HBL) system that combines pre-recorded lessons and Zoom sessions. Student's work is checked daily and feedback is given by the teacher. Our HBL system allows our students to be independent learners and requires minimum support from parents.
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| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Every two weeks, teachers give students homework grids that contain creative tasks for Maths, English and International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Completion of the homework is not compulsory but is to enhance student learning. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
1 hour a week |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, we provide student support with an additional fee. |
| Learning support offered |
Our Inclusion Coordinator conducts individual assessments for special needs students and develops individual plans. Goals of individual support are communicated to parents and school staff that is in contact with the child. Different levels of support are available. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Our Inclusion Coordinator has a degree in psychology and works with students who need psychology support on case by case basis. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
We conduct an interview with a student to assess social and emotional development and school readiness. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Our interview is aimed to establish the social and emotional development of the child, rather than academic progress. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
15 July |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8:30 am |
| School finish time |
The main curriculum finishes at 1.00pm. Students have a choice to stay for Lunch and Extra-Curricular Activities(ECA) from 1.00pm to 3pm. We are the only school in Singapore that allows families to create their own timetable. ECAs are optional, you can sign up your child to attend ECA 5 days a week, or just a couple of days a week, or none at all. It is entirely up to the individual family to decide. We have two fee packages to give parents the choice. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
ECAs are available in the afternoon from 1pm to 3pm. |
| School bus service available |
Yes, we partner with a school bus provider. |
| School provided lunches |
Lunches available to order from our catering partner |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes, we have a simple polo shirt with Astor logo. |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Languages, Art, Drama, Robotics, Coding, Chess, Board games, Dance, Yoga, Soccer, Martial arts, Swimming etc. |
| Sports activities included |
Daily morning fitness is a part of the curriculum. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Playground, library, activity room. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor training area |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Astor is a boutique school offering unique 4 hours program, academically rigorous curriculum, variety of ECAs, small class size (max. 20 students), flexible and individualized education. Curriculum: IPC, Singapore Math and English. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
At Astor the philosophy of teaching and learning is based on the pedagogy of enquiry and the philosophy found in the International Primary Curriculum. Through enquiry-based teaching methods and approaches, students at Astor have the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge while becoming lifelong learners with an open-mindedness towards the perspectives of others. We want our students to be internationally minded citizens who leave us with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that enable them to participate actively in an exciting global society and ready for the rigors of higher learning and training. |