Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
487 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
40 |
| Most common nationality |
Uzbek, Korean, American, Russian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
22% local : 78% international |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
The school offers support in the area of English for Speakers of Other Languages for grades 1 through 8. Fluent English is required in high school. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Russian, French, Korean |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Technology is thoroughly integrated where appropriate with iPad carts for preschool to grade 2 classrooms, 1:1 iPads for grades 3 to 8 and
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| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, American High School Diploma |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support |
| Learning support offered |
TIS recognizes that students in every classroom have a variety of abilities and some students may need extra support and attention in order to be successful. The Learning Support coordinator works collaboratively with teachers to identify students with extra learning needs and to plan appropriate programmes for them. Parents are closely involved in the process, and students themselves are included when appropriate. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Middle and high school students may be required to take one or more placement tests in various subjects as part of the admissions process. These assessments are designed to assist TIS in making an accurate placement of each child into its curriculum. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Applications for admittance are due April 1 of each school year, although the school practices a policy of rolling admissions from April 1 until the grade level is full. Once a grade is full, a waiting list is started. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:20 |
| School finish time |
15:20 |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
105 after school programs |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
2 full size gyms, basketball courts, soccer field, playground |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Tashkent International School aims to provide an educational environment that fosters respect for all nationalities and cultures. A structured and challenging education is offered in preschool through grade 12 and culminates with an American high school diploma through the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma examinations. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
TIS educates students to be internationally-minded, think creatively, reason critically and communicate effectively. |