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| Number of students |
195 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20+ |
| Most common nationality |
Hungarian |
| Max. number of students per class |
18 |
| 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. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It depends on their grade, the amount of homework increases with time. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Yes, in certain grades. |
| 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 |
Stanford, PSAT-NMSQT, CEFR Cambridge Test |
| 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 |
PE and after school sport clubs in middle - and high school. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor sports field (800m2), weight room, exercise room. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Morality, discipline, respect
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| Teaching approach of the school |
It has always been the school's goal to teach students not just what to think, but how to think. The school's emphasis on morality, discipline and respect is derived from the biblical, Christ-centered principles that serve as the foundation of the school. GGIS strives to not simply impart academic skills and knowledge to its students, but the wisdom and noble character required for good decision making and healthy relationships. |