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| Number of students |
850 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
45 |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Very few local students as they are only allowed to attend ISUtrecht if they have lived abroad with their parents for at least two years |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Our teaching staff consists of native and near-native English speakers |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
English Language Acquisition |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We use laptops, i-pads, VR glasses, SamLabs and other coding devices |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the grade |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Waiting list |
For some grades |
| Entry evaluation for students |
In addition to providing the school with the school reports for the last two years of the previous school,
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| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Enrollment is possible throughout the year |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
We only had two exam cohorts; of these groups the majority of the students is currently in a higher educational institution either in the Netherlands or abroad |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Middle Years Programme e-assessments and Diploma Programme exams |
| Results in these examinations |
2019
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| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| School bus service available |
No |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Admission to ISUtrecht is inclusive and we admit students with mild to moderate learning needs, in such cases that the school feels confident that it can provide optimally for the student’s care and education, without negatively impacting the safety or learning experience of other enrolled students. Once a student is accepted to the school, the staff are committed to guide and assist the student with any learning difficulties, where possible, to ensure equal access to the curriculum. For more information, please view the Learning Support Policy at the bottom of this page. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We are in the process of developing a policy for gifted students |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, we have a full time school psychologist |
| School start time |
8:30 AM |
| School finish time |
Primary 14:30 or 15:00; secondary according to timetable |
| Supervised care before/after school |
We work closely together with local childcare provider Kind & Co who offer after school care |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Sports, music, mother tongue, chess, coding |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Sports activities included |
Regular PHE lessons |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We share the use of local sports fields and gym halls |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We are a close-knit and welcoming community of students, staff and parents. We all approach life from a different culture and background and with the languages we know. We find each other in our common goal: to create a stimulating learning environment in which everyone feels at home. We strive to be culturally competent; we are grounded in our own cultures, yet curious about others. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The International School Utrecht is an IB World School, offering a complete and connected International Baccalaureate programme for students from 4-18 from diverse international backgrounds. We continuously strive for academic excellence in the delivery of this programme. |