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| Number of students |
38 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Around 15 nationalities |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50% |
| Native English and French speaking teachers |
Yes all of them |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and French |
Yes differentiation is offered within a regular lesson for children with more specific needs. Depending of the case extra support may be arranged. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Bilingual English and French (50%/50%) and German as required by the Swiss curriculum |
| Max. number of students per class |
15 |
| Average number of students per class |
9 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes for the pre-school (3 to 6 years old) |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
One 45-minute lesson per class dedicated to ICT once a week, plus access to the use of computers when necessary and appropriate in other classes/lessons |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We have a biblical study once a week (Christian) |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
They are all welcome as long as their families agreed for them to be part of the bible study once a week - A lot of our students come from various religious backgrounds and love the atmosphere in our school. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
- Swiss evaluations : épreuves cantonales
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| Results in these examinations |
Very good results |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100 % |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No we dont have specialized staff but depending on the needs we could welcome a few special needs students. |
| Learning support offered |
We offer an early morning care and an after school club were the kids can stay longer while parents are still at work. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We follow them in their full learning capacities. We don't slow them down. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No |
| Entry evaluation for students |
A meeting with the parents and the child, last school reports and if possible 2 trials days. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
End of July |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8.30 |
| School finish time |
15.45 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes both |
| School bus service available |
Yes if necessary |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes we can |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Morning: 7.45 to 8.15
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| Sports activities included |
We have many different sport activities during school time |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We have an outside sport field and we rent the sport center of Vandoeuvres |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The mission of LIA is to CHALLENGE students with QUALITY ACADEMICS and character development in an immersive BILINGUAL and CHRISTIAN value-based environment. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our explicit pedagogical approach allows each teacher the creative freedom to choose his or her tools and methods according to the subjects being taught as well as the specific needs of the students. We strive to give meaning to what is being learned.
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