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| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
18 |
| Max. number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
ISF is a Google Certified School. Students access the Google learning resources using Chromebooks & Tablets, as well as on the Smart TV's in every classroom. |
| Uniform required |
ISF Tervuren does not have a compulsory school uniform. The school provides students with an ISF Tervuren t-shirt for Sport lessons – additional clothing must be provided by parents. A set of additional items of school wear bearing the ISF logo (polo shirts, sweatshirts, fleeces) are given to each child on entry to the school and parents can purchase more items if needed. |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Interview |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Children with special needs are admitted to the school at the discretion of the Head of School and only after careful consideration that ISF can truly meet their requirements. Speech and language therapy can be arranged through the school. The school also has access to several specialists, including Educational Psychologists and Occupational Therapists. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| School start time |
9:00 |
| School finish time |
15:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
ISF offers a Before/After School Care program from Monday to Friday, 7:45-8:45am and 3:30-5:30pm. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
ISF provides a variety of lunchtime and after-school clubs each half term. These clubs are open to students of all ages and are free of charge. ISF currently offers Netball, Football, Multisport, Book Club, Taekwondo, Games Club and Gardening. ISF also shares its facilities with several external organisations, such as the Scouts, Guides, Rainbows and Beavers, allowing our students to take part in these activity groups in a familiar environment. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium, playgrounds, playing field. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
ISF Tervuren is an international primary school in the Commune/Gemeente of Tervuren near Brussels, Belgium. The school has served expatriate families and their young children in the Tervuren area for over 40 years. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
ISF Tervuren's goal is to develop the whole child, focusing not only on academics but also on developing their self-esteem, confidence, creativity, honesty, integrity and respect. |