Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
50 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Japanese, Chinese, Egyptian, Saudi, USA, Australian, Pakistani, French, Spanish, Polish, Tunisian, Singaporian |
Most common nationality |
Japanese |
Ratio of local students to international students |
60% local students, 40% international |
Native English speaking teachers |
Teachers are native speakers or have advanced level certificates in the language. |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Teachers structure the course according to the students' general level, giving special attention to each student and different exercises according to their needs. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin and Japanese |
Max. number of students per class |
15 |
Average number of students per class |
12 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes. Each teacher has an assistant to better manage the course and the needs of each student |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Technology is used as a supporting tool. There are courses where teachers teach healthy and appropriate use of technology, always related to school projects. They use ipads or pcs to study topics and create presentations. |
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, we did especially during the COVID-19. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We do not practice religion in school, but through the study of other countries we teach our students to have an open mind about different religions in the world. |
External examinations or assessments available |
At the end of each semester there are review days of the work done so that each student's progression is supervised. |
Results in these examinations |
They are generally very good. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, everyday. |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Around 30 minutes/1 hour per day based on the needs of each student. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Nearly 100 percent of students. |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Based on the individual student's needs, a specialized program is designed that can help him/her in learning. This also presupposes specialized teachers who can help students who need special attention. |
Learning support offered |
A specific teacher will help the student throughout the school year with lessons created especially for him. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We support them through constant attention in their progress, providing them with preparation appropriate to their abilities. |
Student access to education psychologist |
No |
Entry evaluation for students |
Usually before accepting students, we meet them together with the parents to understand what their needs and requirements are. |
Waiting list |
No |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no real deadline In case the student enters during the school year and the level is different from the class the teacher will integrate the student as best as possible. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
School start time |
9:00 AM |
School finish time |
5:00 PM |
Supervised care before/after school |
The school provide supervised care after 5:00 PM until 6:00 PM. |
School bus service available |
Yes. |
School provided lunches |
Yes. |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. |
Uniform required |
Yes, a T-shirt with the color of the course. |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Music and Art. |
Sports activities included |
Every day we take students to the park for physical activity. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No. |
Facilities at the school |
We have a library inside the school where students can read books or do recreational activities. |
Sports facilities at the school |
We don't have sports facilities. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Ivy Prep International School is a Multilingual, Multicultural, IMMERSION International School serving the educational needs of both the international and local communities
We aim to provide students with the fundamental principles required to be leaders, capable of dealing with societies undergoing rapid internationalization, and advanced information technology adoption. Our diversified program allows children to become truly international, successful and resourceful individuals in any given environment, prepares them for the challenges and opportunities of our interconnected world. |
Teaching approach of the school |
At Ivy Prep International School , it is a distinct privilege to serve in the noble cause of providing the best education to our children. Ivy Prep is dedicated to the pursuit of academic excellence, encouraging students to become:
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