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| Number of students |
There are 175 students currently in the school. |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
There are approximately 30 nationalities represented. |
| Most common nationality |
The top 3 nationalities are British, Japanese and Australian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
NA |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes, our teachers are native speakers of the language in which they instruct students. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, the school offers English as Additional Language for students who are not native English speakers. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
The school offers Chinese, Japanese and Spanish. |
| Max. number of students per class |
The maximum number of students per class is 24. |
| Average number of students per class |
It is a small class with an average number of student in each class at 15. |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Our campus currently has 1 teaching assistant |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes, technology is used vastly in classroom. The school has a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programme where students from Year 5 onwards have to bring their own laptops to school. |
| 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 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
NIL |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
NIL |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB PYP, Cambridge IGCSE, IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
NA |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, the teachers assign homework to their students |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
This varies per year group and depending on the subject. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
NA |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
The school has a counselor and inclusive education teacher to support children with special learning needs. Students who require more attention, may also employ a shadow teacher to follow the student throughout the class time. |
| Learning support offered |
The school offers 1-1 counselling for students who require emotional and social support. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
NA. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
The school does a language assessment for students in secondary, who are non-native English speakers. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The evaluation consists of the assessment results as well as an interview with the parent and child. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no deadline for registration as the school practise a rolling intake. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, the school allows students to join mid-way through, even when an academic year has already started, except in Year 11 and Year 12. |
| School start time |
8.30am |
| School finish time |
3.30pm (primary); 3.45pm (secondary) |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No. |
| School bus service available |
Yes, there is a school bus service available. However, students can choose to take their own transport to school. |
| School provided lunches |
The school offers lunch for students, however students can also choose to bring their own lunch. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
The school offers vegetarian and gluten free diets. |
| Uniform required |
Yes, students are required to wear a uniform. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The school offers a wide array of extracurricular activities that spans from the arts, sports, music, language and recreational activities like boardgames. |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming, Track and Field, Soccer and Gymnastics. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
As a city campus, the sports facilities are limited. However, we have robust sports programme where we bring students offsite to do sports. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Innovative, Boutique, Family Oriented |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Personalised learning approach where students are given the space to thrive in their strong suites. |
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