Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
300 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10 |
| Most common nationality |
China |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1 : 200 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
No |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese |
| Max. number of students per class |
40 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Smart TV |
| 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? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge International A-Level, IGCSE |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
1 week |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
95% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Special programs are planned out for students that do very well in their internal school examinations. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes. By engaging external professionals |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Online entrance test, written diagnostic test and interview |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8am |
| School finish time |
6:30pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes but only to those students staying at school assigned hostel. |
| School bus service available |
Yes for those staying in the school assigned hostel. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Media club, Dance Club, Music Club, Boys and Girls Brigade, Swimming club, Furen Magazine club, Environmental club, Science club, Robotic club, Soccer club, Basketball club and Badminton club |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Facilities at the school |
21 classrooms, 1 gym, 1 science lab, 1 activity area, 2 school café, 1 recording studio, 2 meeting rooms and study halls |
| Sports facilities at the school |
School Gym |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We aim to be Asia's most influential Preparatory Education institution, where our graduates will secure admissions to world-renowned universities through our rigorous education system. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We aim to stand-out from our peers by delivering the highest quality education services through the adoption of best industry practices, and hire passionate teachers to conduct courses for our students. |
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