Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
2400 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Over 70 nationalities |
| 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 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 |
23 |
| Average number of students per class |
23 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Secondary School students are provided with a Macbook. |
| 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 distance learning and virtual classroom technologies are available |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
93% obtain the IBDP diploma and 90% obtain the IBCP certificate |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, Secondary students are assigned homework. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It depends on the grade level and their lesson timetable. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, We offer a special education pathway for families of children who need special education for short periods of time due to the international nature of parents/caregivers
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| Learning support offered |
The Fireflies Class supports Primary-aged students (4–11 years) who have learning or developmental needs and require education in a specialised small-group setting. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
All applications and school reports are reviewed. |
| Waiting list |
Yes for some year levels there is a waiting list. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Admissions at AICS is rolling. We accept and place new students throughout the year depending on available spaces. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
Doors open at 8:10 and Primary students start at 8:30. Secondary students may have varying start times. More information is available on the school website. |
| School finish time |
Primary students end at 15:15 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and at 12:00 on Wednesdays. Secondary students may have varying end times, but no later than 16:30. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
After school care is provided by a third party at both campuses for Primary students. |
| School bus service available |
A parent-organised shuttle services is available. |
| School provided lunches |
Primary students need to bring a packed snack and lunch. Secondary students may purchase food from the school canteen which serves healthy warm vegetarian options or bring their own food. |
| 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 teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes a variety of sports teams such as: Basketball, football, volleyball etc. |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, theater, science labs, dance studio |
| 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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