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| Number of students |
1750 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
56 |
| Most common nationality |
Ethiopian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
%60 Local, %40 International |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
25 % of them natives |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, Amharic |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All classrooms are equipped with smart boards, overhead projectors and computers. |
| 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, we have Online Learning Remote Centre. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
As our school is a K-12, depending on grade level, from 20 minutes to 90 minutes. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
First admission test |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
September 30, but depending on seat availability and students conditions (such as the country he/she come from), after the deadline registrations may be considered. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, depending on seat availability and students conditions (such as the country he/she come from), after the deadline registrations may be considered. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% |
| External examinations or assessments available |
SAT, IGCSE (as of 2018-19) |
| Results in these examinations |
Satisfactory |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
With extra classes |
| School start time |
08:30 |
| School finish time |
15:40 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Photography, German, French, Russian, Arabic, Various Sports Clubs, Drama, Art, Science, Chess, Music, Newsletter club, Folklore, Book Club, Debate, Environmental Awareness Club, Model UN, Computer Games, Science Olympiad, biking. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Ground Tennis |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Intellectual Schools are private international K-12 schools owned by German investors in Ethiopia, focused on math, science, foreign languages, literature and art subjects.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
The mission of IS is to introduce advanced literature, science and math education at a younger age, and ultimately prepare graduates with competitive skills. IS offers hands-on experience through state-of-the-art science and computer labs, and provide educational experiences that enhance the teaching and learning of science, mathematics, language and technology beyond the traditional classroom. |