Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
In 2022-23 - 460 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
55 |
| Most common nationality |
1. Georgia, 2. Russia, 3. USA, 4. UK, 5. Iran |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
18% Georgian / 82% non-Georgian/international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
The classroom teachers are all qualified, experienced practitioners who have English as a mother tongue. Most of them are UK nationals - all have prior UK or British international school experience. All subjects in the Secondary section are taught by subject specialists. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided for students from Year 1 who require targeted English language support. This is offered as in-class support and extraction. It is cost free up to 2.5 hours per week, beyond which is an additional fee. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Georgian (mother tongue and foreign lang), German, Russian (mother tongue and foreign lang), Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
The maximum class size for Early Years classes is 16 children, for Years 1 and 2 it is 20 and for all other year groups, it is 22 children. |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Each primary class also has Georgian learning support. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All primary classrooms have at least 2 iPads and a computer. Mobile carts with routers are shared amongst classes which contain laptops and iPads. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels |
| Results in these examinations |
Good |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Homework is only a term we use in KS4 and KS5. Students in Primary and KS3 receive home learning. These are a series of differentiated activities of different genres that students can select from over a 6 week period. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
EYFS/Y1-Y3 - meet with coordinator - talk and draw...
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| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Rolling |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8.30am |
| School finish time |
3.30pm for Primary
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Only from 8.15am |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Duke of Edinburgh International Award
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| Sports activities included |
Swimming, football, basketball, volleyball, athletics, etc... |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes - both |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Innovation Centre, Theatre, Recording studio |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Pool, gym, 7-a-side football, 5-a-side football, volleyball, beach volleyball, basketball, dance studio |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Holistic education where we seek to encourage learning in a variety of ways.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
Experiential and 21st century but maintaining the best of traditional British standards |