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Nationalities
| Number of students |
100 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
9 |
| Most common nationality |
Japanese |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
N/A |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
MEES works with mixed age groups.
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| Average number of students per class |
N/A |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
N/A |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Technology plays a central role in learning at MEES |
| 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) |
N/A |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
None |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
N/A |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
N/A |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
N/A |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
The support available at MEES is limited. |
| Learning support offered |
As much as possible student will emerged in the usual group or can work on their own. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
At MEES learning in own pace is part of the school system. Allowing students to advance in their own pace |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Not currently available |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Not for Preschool.
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| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
A demo day is required for enrollment into MEES elementary school. |
| Waiting list |
No. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, we accept mid term enrollment. |
School day
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
15:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Afterschool program available till 18:00 |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
An 100% organic lunch is included in tuition. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, we can adjust to special diets |
| Uniform required |
No |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
“A child’s spontaneity and wonder are things to treasure for as long as they last; for the
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| Teaching approach of the school |
Project-based-learning is a student-centered pedagogical approach that is dynamic and provides opportunities for students to acquire a more in-depth knowledge through active exploration of real-world challenges. PBL is a style of active inquiry-based learning, and as such, students learn about subjects by working for an extended period to investigate and respond to complex questions and multilayered problems. |