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Nationalities
| Number of students |
1500 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Students joining the school from non-English environments shall be assisted in the transition to English as the medium of instruction with appropriate ESL resources. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Hindi, Mandarin are offered now. Other languages like Korean, Spanish, Japanese, etc., would be offered if the number of students makes it viable. |
Classroom
| Average number of students per class |
Each class would have an average of 25 students. The average teacher-student ratio for every class is 1:25. For the whole school, the ratio of teachers to students is 1:13. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
The school has state-of-the-art Pentium computers with Multimedia, large 19" screen, wi-fi Internet and other technologies. Interactive media and digital technology programs are offered for an enhanced technology orientation. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, IB Diploma, CBSE |
| Results in these examinations |
Students average an IB score of 35.7, A* and a tally of 84 % in IGCSE and 81.4 %
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Grades I to V - Maths and English: English includes comprehension and free writing. Maths includes age appropriate questions for each grade. Grade VI and above - Maths, English and Logical reasoning papers: The questions would be age appropriate for each grade. The duration of the test would vary from 45 minutes to 90 minutes depending on the Grade. Grade IX candidates will be tested on English, Maths and Sciences. Grade XI and IB candidates will be tested on relevant subjects. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Admissions during a term are offered keeping in mind the movements of expatriates and would depend on the vacancy in the relevant grade at the time of admission. |
School day
| School start time |
The school starts at 9:00 pm. |
| School finish time |
The kindergarten finishes at 1:00 pm. Grades 1 to 12 finish at 3:30 pm. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Abacus, 3D printing, art, badminton, basketball, creative writing, cricket, dancing, drama, football, fun with science, martial arts, indoor cricket, music, Model United Nations, oil painting, photo journalism, Taekwondo, tennis, touch rugby, ukulele, robotics, guitar. |
| Sports activities included |
NPS International School offers a rather challenging and comprehensive Athletics programme spanning activities like cricket, football, basketball and badminton for both boys and girls of different age groups. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
The school's teams have been participating in various interschool tournaments on a regular basis. |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor courts, football pitch, running track. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
NPS International School caters to the creative, all-round development of its students. Besides striving for academic excellence, the school aims to provide holistic education for the child. This integrated approach emphasises individualised attention, enabling the student to discover and develop his or her multiple capabilities. |