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Nationalities
| Number of students |
185 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
| Most common nationality |
German |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
About 1/3rd of our students are local Students (2024) |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Mostly but not exclusively |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, French |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Computers, laptops, iPads, video and audio resources are an integral part of the programme. All classrooms are equipped with Smartboards that connect to laptops/ iPads. Class sets of laptops and iPads are available. |
| 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. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support, English as an Additional Language (EAL), We also have a full-time student and career counsellor as well as specially trained Teaching Assistants. |
| Learning support offered |
ISR has two Learning Support teacher on staff. Limited support can be given to those with learning needs; however, ISR is not able to provide for a child who requires substantial support. The school will assist families in finding appropriate external support where possible. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
ISR has a full time School Counselor on staff, who supports our students on many levels. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Where needed. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Evaluation tests are only performed to clarify the grade placement or identify support needs, where needed. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Students can join anytime |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
School day
| School start time |
08:55 |
| School finish time |
Mon, Tue, Thur: 16:25
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, we do provide additional Pre- and After School Care from 8:00 - 18:00 |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
No. But parents can order a hot lunch from a local supplier that delivers to the school |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No. |
| Uniform required |
No. |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Cooking, band, gardening, computer activities, chess, arts, Model United Nations, International Award, dance, photography, music production, dancing, Latin, board games and many more |
| Sports activities included |
Basketball, football, swimming, hiking and more |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library and Learning Hub, large performance stage, music and drama room, 2 music studios, 3 science labs, roof terrace, 2 playgrounds, art and design studio. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Competition-sized double gymnasium, fully equipped fitness suite, shared sports field. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The International School Rheintal serves the educational needs of the international community in the Liechtenstein, St. Gallen and Vorarlberg region. ISR offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme from Kindergarten to Grade 6, the IB Middle Years Programme for Grades 7 to 10 and the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11 and 12. |