Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
International school: 70
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| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
25 |
| Most common nationality |
International school: Indian and South African
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| Ratio of local students to international students |
75% local, 25% international |
| Native English and Dutch speaking teachers |
Most are native speakers |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Dutch |
Yes, we offer NT2 (Dutch as a second language) and ESOL (English as a second language) |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French and German. For the classical languages; Greek and Latin |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 students |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Not at this moment |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All students have a laptop that they use on a daily basis. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB MYP |
| Results in these examinations |
N/A, we don't offer MYP5 yet. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, our teachers assign homework to their students. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
The suggest amount of time students needs to complete their homework is approximately 1 to 1,5 hours per day. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
N/A |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, we have a full team of specialized professionals to support children with special learning needs. |
| Learning support offered |
A good start - program: Program where students with special learning needs are coached by one of our specialized stafmembers on how to adapt to secondary education
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| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We offer them a challenging program, and provide them with extra curricular activities such as The First Lego League |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, we do perform an evaluation before enrolling new students. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We organize screening days to indicate a child's level of the Dutch and English language, as well as their cognitive level. |
| Waiting list |
Currently, there is a waiting list for MYP3 and MYP4. There is no waiting list for MYP2. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
For students who are already attending a Dutch primary school; the application date for admission is between March 25 and March 31.
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| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, we look on an individual level whether it is possible to join an academic year that has already started. |
| School start time |
08.30 AM |
| School finish time |
Around 03.00 PM |
| Supervised care before/after school |
We provide a library and an aula for our (International School) students during and after school. |
| School bus service available |
No, we do not have a school bus service available (yet). |
| School provided lunches |
No, we do have a canteen where kids can buy food. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
N/A |
| Uniform required |
No, there is no uniform requirement at Sondervick International School. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
First Lego League
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| Sports activities included |
We offer physical education in our curriculum. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Facilities at the school |
We have the following facilities:
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| Sports facilities at the school |
- A gymnasium
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Mission: At Sondervick International School, we believe that education goes beyond just imparting knowledge. Our mission is to provide opportunities for cross-curriculur education that is inclusive of all cognitive levels, cultures, and linguistic backgrounds. Central to this mission is fostering students’ability to reflect on their learning, enabling them to grow in an enterprising and holistic manner. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
IB MYP Candidate school (final stage of authorization process) |