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CityAmsterdam
CurriculumIB
Leaving qualificationIB Diploma
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 4 to 18
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Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications IB Diploma
Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 22 students / class
Maximum 22 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
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Yearly fees: from: €6,025
to: €9,165
This school has more than one campus in Amsterdam:
South Campus: Ages 4 to 18

Address: A.J. Ernststraat 1179, 1081 HL Amsterdam Netherlands

South East Campus: Ages 4 to 18

Address: Darlingstraat 21102 MX Amsterdam, Netherlands

Satellite Campus: Ages 4 to 9

Address: Arent Janszoon Ernststraat 130, 1082 LP, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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All the details about this school in their own words

We have organised the information available for this school into 10 sections and 29 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.
Number of students

1920

Number of nationalities represented in the school

70

Most common nationality

Indian

Native English speaking teachers

Native speakers or proficient in the required language

Language support for students not fluent in English

We offer English Language Acquistion or a short English Immersion Programme.

Additional language classes offered by the school

Dutch is offered to students aged 4-16 years. In the Secondary School students can also learn Spanish or German or French.

Max. number of students per class

22

Average number of students per class

22

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Yes

Use of technology in the classroom

Secondary School students need to bring their own laptop or tablet. We do have portable laptop trolleys , a static computer room and computers in the library and self study areas.

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

No

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes

Approximate hours of homework given

It depends on the grade level and their lesson timetable.

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

We have a Student Support Department

Learning support offered

There are three bands of support at the AICS:
- Mild support: Provided by trained professionals in a small group or as in class support.
- Moderate support: A programme whereby students with more specialized needs are supported through a combination of co-taught and small group support in conjunction with the appropriate therapies.
- Intensive support: Is provided for children and young adults with cognitive or developmental disabilities in the primary. The AICS has one-self-contained classroom where there is the emphasis on social inclusion. Further for Secondary there is a base for students who need an environment whereby they can receive support, therapy or just to re-group.

Entry evaluation for students

All applications and school reports are reviewed.

Waiting list

In some grades.

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

There is no deadline as admissions is ongoing - we fill spaces up throughout the academic year.

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes

School start time

Different age groups start at different times. Usually between 8.25 and 8.40am.

School finish time

Different age groups end a different times. But the latest lesson ends at 4.30pm for Secondary students. Primary School finishes as 3.15pm.

Supervised care before/after school

There is an independent organisation that provides after school care at all our locations.

School bus service available

No - we are next to all the public transport links

School provided lunches

Primary School children need to bring in a packed lunch. For Secondary School we have a canteen that serves snack food and sandwiches.

Uniform required

No

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

We have an extensive range of clubs for our Primary School students including karate, judo, art, sewing, Fit Nut, Zumba, street dancing, chess, music.

Sports activities included

P.E. lessons cover a wide variety of sports.

Sports facilities at the school

On site and off site gym facilities.

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

We are a school for students who are able and prepared to value and handle differences and diversity. We offer international schooling in English. We are subsidised by the Dutch government which means we can offer affordable international education.

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