Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1400 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
29 |
| Most common nationality |
Japanese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
70/30 |
| 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 |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
23 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes |
| 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 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Students participate in the Cambridge Assessment. |
| Results in these examinations |
The school will participate in the first testing period in 2021-2022 |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
30 minutes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
As the secondary school opened in September 2022, there are no graduates yet, so cannot comment. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
The school has Learning Support, Language Support and Counselling services available for students. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Gifted students get fully supported by advanced programs reflecting their level of achievement. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
An educational psychologist can be recommended should the need arise. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Yes, assessment of English and Math level. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We have ongoing enrollment. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:30am |
| School finish time |
3:30pm -6pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Supervised care is available from 3:30pm -6:00pm |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Vegetarian and Alergies |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Students can take part in dance, yoga, animal club, board games and a variety of other clubs. |
| Sports activities included |
Regular PE and Karate |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
There is a football team. |
| Facilities at the school |
Life library, Library, 4 Science labs, Music room, 2 Maker space (Innovation labs), 2 Art rooms |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gym and Rooftop |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Our school is a STEM-based school with a strong focus on science, engineering and technology. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our school focused on Inquiry-based and Project-based learning to enhance students understanding of key subject areas. We are constantly striving to make use of modern educational methodologies that are reflective of the best modern teaching practice. |
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