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| Number of students |
205 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20+ |
| Most common nationality |
Hungarian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
30 %, 70 % |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average 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 |
Yes, intensified EAL Program |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French, German |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Teachers have computers, each classroom has projectors. |
| 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 |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It depends on their grade, the amount of homework increases with grade level. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Yes, in certain grade levels. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. English (CEFR) and Math entry exams from grade 7, augmented with Stanford online test on a case by case basis. Screening for lower elementary students, and occasional entry tests for upper elementary students. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
See above. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Rolling admissions. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| External examinations or assessments available |
MAP, PSAT-NMSQT, SLATE |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
GGIS teaches from a Christian, Biblical worldview. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Religious affiliation is not required for application. We have a multi-faith campus and respect for others' religion. |
| School bus service available |
Yes with an independent servicing co. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No. We are only able to accommodate certain mild level learning disabilities. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Upon parental request |
| School start time |
8:20 a.m. |
| School finish time |
3:15 p.m. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, from 8 a.m. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Art, jewelry making, ballet, dance, karate, basketball, soccer, volleyball, chess, etc. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, it's optional. Students can bring their own lunch if they wish. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
P.E. and after school sport clubs in middle and high school |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor sports field (800m2), indoor gym room |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Morality, discipline, respect
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