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| Number of students |
300 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
34 |
| Most common nationality |
Danish |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
30-70 |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
23 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Danish, German and French |
| 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 teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
For some classes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Educational assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The assessment may include: record review and gathering of information from parents and previous teachers, academic skills assessments, developmental screenings, social/emotional assessments, and review of most recent report card. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| School bus service available |
No |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:06 am |
| School finish time |
2:15 or 3:00 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Morning and Afternoon Care |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Arts and crafts, music, sports and fun |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Sports activities included |
PE lessons |
| Sports facilities at the school |
2 sports halls and a large field |
| Other facilities at the school |
Library |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Aarhus International School is a private day school for students (aged 3-16) of international and Danish families interested in an English language programme of studies which prepares students for higher education. As an IB World school, both the Middle Years Programme and the Primary Years Programme are fully authorized. The school is housed on two separate campuses, with the pre-school and kindergarten located in Hojbjerg, a suburb of Aarhus, while facilities for grades 1-10 are on Dalgas Avenue near the center of Aarhus. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
AIS' teaching approach is supportive to all learners, acknowledging their individual needs and nurturing their development in a safe environment. The focus is on the teaching of skills to enable the students to grow as independent learners. These approaches to learning can be subject specific and include research, thinking, communication, social and self-management skills. AIS uses a variety of devices to integrate technology into the curriculum, and as a platform for student development. |