Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
248 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
34 |
| Most common nationality |
Czech, American, British, Italian, Polish, Slovak, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese... |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50% international 50% local |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes, although there are some local or other language speaking specialists (PE, Art, Music). |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
EAL support, TA support |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Czech, Spanish + others (depends on interest) |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
As natural part of the learning process, on daily basis, laptops, IPads, Smartboards, Google drive platform |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
Yes, absolutely. Our parent survey on "how we have dealt with the online mode during the lockdowns" showed an extremely high satisfaction. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No religion |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB PYP/MYP/DP - IB Continuum School |
| Results in these examinations |
IB DP 10 % above the world average |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on Grade level |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
95% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Special Educational Needs Support |
| Learning support offered |
IEPlans, support for gifted/talented, as well as students who struggle in some areas |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Individual Educational Program, Differentiation |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes + well being coordinator |
| Entry evaluation for students |
There is an Entrance Assessment starting PYP |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students are assessed on their general motivation to learn (interview with teacher/staff), logical/math skills and English language skills (if applicable |
| Waiting list |
In some classes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We register students during the entire school year |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
15:00 (After school activities from 15:00 to 17:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Not at this moment |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, vegeterian |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Music Clubs, Music Band, STEM, Lego club, Painting Art, Piano, Guitar, Languages, Adventure club, Judo, Football, Floorball, Dance |
| Sports activities included |
PE, Outdoor recess 2x day, Swimming/Skating lessons, Ski lessons, Adventure trips |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, Football, Floorball, Basketball |
| Facilities at the school |
ISB Garage (STEM, Design&Tech), Library, Labs, Music room, Fitness gym, Lounge |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gym, Small Gym, Playgrounds |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Our mission is to provide Kindergarten to High School students from all over the world with the necessary tools to become committed, lifelong learners and responsible, engaged citizens of the world.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
We strongly believe that inquiry based, conceptual and differentiated teaching and learning is the key to achieve the best study results and life skills in the same time. Our core values are RESPECT, HARD WORK and FUN. We also believe that students learn the best, when they have fun, regardless of their age. |
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