Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
450 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
36 |
| Most common nationality |
Japanese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
48 to 52 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Japanese |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes at the kindergarten |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Tablets are available for all teachers to sign out for any class. We have two full computer labs. We have 4 smart boards. technology is used in almost all subjects. The school has WiFi throughout. |
| 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) |
Various applications such as Rubicon, Seesaw etc. are in use. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
All grades students attend MAP Test. G11 and G12 students attend AP Test if they select the program. The AP examination is coducted on CIS campus. |
| Results in these examinations |
Sufficient for them to enter universities worldwide. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
From 30 minutes a night in lower elementary to 2 to 3 hours a night in senior high. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We have a full time guidance counsellor. |
| Learning support offered |
Testing, and recommendation to an appropriately qualified child psychologist, if necessary. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Differentiation is expected from all teachers. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, from grades 1 to 12 |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The MAP Test score, short essay and the interview (with family and w/o family) |
| Waiting list |
Yes depending on the grade |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Students are accepted throughout the year, if there is a space in the grade applied for. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
08:30 am |
| School finish time |
KG finishes at 2:50, grades 1 and 2 at 3:00, grades 3 to 5 at 3:15, and grades 6 to 12 at 3:30. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, up to 6:00 pm. |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, we contract with the delivery service provider and the parents make an order through website |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Culture clubs : Reading, Music, Dance, Coding, Art and Craft, Drama etc (depending on the number of participation) |
| Sports activities included |
Karate, basketball, footsul, volleyball, physical fitness etc. (depending on the number of particiaption) |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, science labs, multi-purpose hall and music room. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Small classes, sense of family, strong parental involvement and good academic results |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Holistic, students are expected to take responsibility for their own learning. Teachers are encouraged and supported in professional development. |
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