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Nationalities
| Number of students |
350 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
| Most common nationality |
German/ Swiss |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50:50 |
Languages
| Native English and German speaking teachers |
yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and German |
yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
We teach in German and English, 50:50 bilingual school. We offer Spanish, Chinese, French after school clubs. In OBS Upper School, students also take mandatory French. |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
12 |
| Average number of students per class |
8 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Each student is authorised a school iPad. We teach Coding a Robotics and use technology daily to complement and optimise learning. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No. Students in certain classes have the opportunity to take religion classes outside of the school. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
yes but they are given time in school to finish. We try not to have our students go home with homework to do. |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, we have a SEN department. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Yes, in some classes. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8:30am for Primary School |
| School finish time |
3:15-3:30 Primary School |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, we have Early and Late Care |
| School bus service available |
Yes, OBS has 2 buses. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Many, many options from Ballet, Robotics and Coding, language classes, Aikido, Art, Drama, Music, Karate, Ball sports and more |
| Sports activities included |
We have dedicated days and hours for various classes to go hiking, ice skating (winter), skiing (winter), swimming, track and field, biking, and more |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
We have a small football pitch and a large playground with ping pong, basketball hoops and more |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We empower children to face the complex challenges of the future.
OBS students are: -global citizens
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