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Number of students |
500 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
57 |
Most common nationality |
U.S. with less than 20% |
Ratio of local students to international students |
18% local |
Max. number of students per class |
20 |
Average number of students per class |
16 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
In the pre-school. |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we offer English as an Additional Language. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, German, Spanish, Korean, Swedish, Dutch, Norwegian |
Use of technology in the classroom |
We work with interactive whiteboards in all classrooms and BYOD from grades 6-12. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
It depends per grade. |
Uniform required |
Only in Grades 1-5. |
Waiting list |
Not currently. |
Entry evaluation for students |
We have placement exams to ensure students are placed at the right level for various subjects. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
N/A |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
August 10, but we accept students throughout the year as international relocations occur year-round. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
95% |
External examinations or assessments available |
ISA, CAT, CEM |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
World religions, no faith formation |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
N/A |
School bus service available |
Yes |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, an extensive program. |
Learning support offered |
See our website www.stjohns.be |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We aim for each student to reach his or her personal potential, which includes advances students at different speeds/levels. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, we have a psychologist on staff. |
School start time |
8:35 |
School finish time |
15:35 |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, from 7:00 to 18:00 |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Many diverse activities for all ages. |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Sports activities included |
PE classes 2/3 times per week. |
Sports facilities at the school |
Two gymnasiums, a fitness room, two outdoor sports field, a softball field, baseball field, tennis courts |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, we have a competitive sports program by season (fall, winter, spring) for Middle and High School whereby the travel to teams in the region and surrounding countries for games. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Our school’s values are companionship, integrity and respect. Excellence, service and social justice are the natural outcomes of our values. We celebrate diversity, and welcome families of all faiths and nationalities into our community. We enable our students to
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Teaching approach of the school |
We are an IB continuum school. |