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| Number of students |
240 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
33 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, our school does offer English as additional language. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
We do offer German and French lessons for our students. |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Every student from Grade 2 upwards receives a 1-2-1 device and digital technology is therefore embedded in our daily school life. |
| 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) |
If a student can't come to school, work will be assigned on Teams. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We do have dedicated Special Needs teachers. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
We do assessments from Grade 6 onwards. These can be cognitive assessments and/or academic assessments in language, mathematics and science. |
| Waiting list |
It depends on the Grade. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Students can enroll throughout the whole year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
| School start time |
Primary: 9.00
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| School finish time |
Primary: 3.20
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, our school offers an Early Bird as well as an After School Care for students up to the age of 11. Early Bird starts at 8.10 and After School Care is until 6.00. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, we do offer a school lunch. |
| Uniform required |
Students are not required to wear a uniform. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Recently offered co-curricular activities include Musical, Drama, Choir, Chess, Ballet, Knitting, Forensics, Coding, Basketball or Lego Robotics.
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| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Our football team does regularly compete with other international schools. |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Stage, Makerspace, Science Lab, Music Practice Rooms |
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