Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
76 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10 |
Most common nationality |
Japanese |
Ratio of local students to international students |
8:2 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Japanese, Portuguese |
Max. number of students per class |
Preschool - 10 students
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Average number of students per class |
8 students |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes we have assistance in our preschool and kindergarten classes. |
Use of technology in the classroom |
We use apps to communicate with parents, sharing photos, daily reports, etc.
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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) |
We do offer virtual classes when necessary. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
External examinations or assessments available |
Currently, we use TrackTest, Eiken and Suken. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
We give out supplemental resources to help students improve study habits and reinforce materials learned in class but these assignments are not mandatory. |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Usually 10 to 15 minutes |
Entry evaluation for students |
For our preschool and kindergarten, we conduct parent interview and screening.
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Brief description of entry evaluation required |
English proficiency, reading comprehension and effective listening. Personality and behavioral assessment during screening. |
Waiting list |
Yes we have a waiting list for our preschool and kindergarten. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes as long as there is vacancy. |
School start time |
Opens at 8:30 and start at 9:00 for Primary
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School finish time |
18:00 |
Supervised care before/after school |
Our regular classes starts from 9:00 and ends at 15:00. We offer Extended care and after school classes from 15:00-18:00. |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes, we have a school lunch service. All lunch boxes include balanced calories and carbohydrates, and we only use domestically grown vegetables. We carefully select and order fresh ingredients and prepare each meal to the highest standards. |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, we have three meal options daily. |
Uniform required |
Yes, we required students to wear a uniform. We have a uniform website where parents can order uniforms online. |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We offer a wide range of after school programs.
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Sports activities included |
We currently have P.E classes for Primary. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
At MIS we aim to provide a warm, accepting environment where students can feel safe to be completely themselves – a sense of confidence that they can continue to radiate even after they graduate. We believe in inspiring confidence because we know that, as long as children believe in themselves, they can do and become anything they want to be. We will fill up their cup with acceptance, love, knowledge and understanding in the hope that one day the students will give what overflows back to those around them. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Marie International School is a private school focused on personalized education for students in kindergarten through Secondary School. We provide a student-centered curriculum in a small class setting, catering to students aged 1 to 12. |