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| Number of students |
50 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
11 |
| Most common nationality |
Americans Thai and Burmese. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
60% local |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
12 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
They are all native English Speakers |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Burmese, Thai, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese and English |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Projector, TV and Computer |
| 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 we do. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
2-3 hours per week |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Not at the moment, just opened. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Assessments base on California curriculum checking the levels of reading, speaking and comprehension English. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
15th September |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Christianity |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We respect all religions... |
| School bus service available |
Van |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We have a special needs specialist who supports kids with ADD and Dyslexia, and a psychologist. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:45 am |
| School finish time |
15:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
ECA - Reading - Music - Science as fan - Art Play - |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
Football - Volleyball - Basketball - Dance - Running - |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Football Ground - Volleyball Ground |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Not yet.... |
| Other facilities at the school |
Library and Science Lab |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Through an American Curriculum with the highest educational standards, students at our school gain a strong foundation that emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving. At OHIS, we intentionally apply a Christian worldview in our approach to education. OUR MISSION To Develop learners who can pursue personal and academic goals, based on educational excellence and strong moral foundations. To equip international students for lives of learning and positive contributions locally and globally. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Through an American Curriculum with the highest educational standards, students at our school gain a strong foundation that emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving. At OHIS, we intentionally apply a Christian worldview in our approach to education. OUR MISSION To Develop learners who can pursue personal and academic goals, based on educational excellence and strong moral foundations. To equip international students for lives of learning and positive contributions locally and globally. |