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Nationalities
| Number of students |
114 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20 |
| Most common nationality |
Indian |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
No |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Swedish |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
21 |
| Average number of students per class |
19 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All classrooms have interactive projector boards. Each class has a set of iPads too. |
| 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) |
We have not had to switch to online learning as schools are open but we are ready to switch to online learning if we have to close. We have adapated and offered virtual conferences during Covid-19 though. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
None |
Academics
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes- once a week. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
1-3 hours of homework a week. We allow 1 week to work on the tasks set. |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Our class teachers differentiate the lessons. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
No |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
15:00 |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Tanto After School Club provides sport and craft activities. |
| Sports activities included |
Cricket, rugby, football, athletics, gymnastics, swimming and badminton |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
A local football outdoor pitch. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Tanto International School is one of a very few private schools, in Stockholm, that has been granted the license to offer a complete international education in English.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
TIS' ethos is one that is born out of respect and ‘Three C’s‘ (Care, Co-operation and Courtesy). TIS combines modern resources, technology and child focused teaching with traditional social and moral values. In this calm and respectful atmosphere, students learn to become socially confident leaders with wonderful manners and a passion for learning. |