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Nationalities
| Number of students |
We have over 900 students enrolled across both campuses |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Currently we have over 50 nationalities at our Tampines campus and over 25 at our Upper Bukit Timah campus |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Almost all our students are international students, as local students would need to apply for approval from the MOE to attend an International School |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes, majority of our teachers are native English speakers |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese, Hindi and French |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
28 |
| Average number of students per class |
24 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
We only have associate teachers for the pre-school years |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes, children in Grade 3 and above are required to bring their own device to school for regular digital learning engagements |
| 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) |
Our school offered a full Home-Based learning programme for all students during the Circuit Breaker period in 2020 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
International Standards Assessment |
| Results in these examinations |
Above average as compared to similar schools in Asia-Pacific |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, children will start receiving homework from Grade 1 |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
The amount of homework will be associated to the age and grade level of the children |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Our school will launch Grade 10 in 2022, so we have not yet had any graduates |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Middleton has a small learning support team, to support existing students with additional learning needs |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Principal will review all school reports and arrange for a personal interview and/or assessment where necessary to ensure the appropriate year level placement. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Enrolments are open all year round, depending on availability. |
School day
| School start time |
8:15 at UBT and 9:00 at Tampines |
| School finish time |
3:00 at UBT and 3:30 at Tampines |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Unfortunately not |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, Middleton offers a school meal subscription |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Middleton offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
At UBT, the indoor and outdoor playgrounds are located on Level 5 and provide students large and intentionally designed open spaces for physical development. At Tampines, the spacious field and hardball courts provide lots of space for outdoor activities |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Middleton International School is part of the EtonHouse International Education Group. The school is open to students 4 years and above. It offers an international curriculum with references to the UK Key Stages 1 and 2 and the Singapore MOE standards for Maths and Chinese under the IPC (International Primary Curriculum) framework. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
An educational philosophy that nurtures caring, socially conscious and internationally minded citizens of the world. |