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| Number of students |
150 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
| Most common nationality |
Indian is the most common nationality. English is the most common language. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
90% international students |
| Max. number of students per class |
25, although when a class goes above 20 an assistant is placed in the class part-time. |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
They are all native or near native, for example having an English speaking partner or parent. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Dutch |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have smartboards and computers in all classrooms. We also have laptops available for the children to use. |
| 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) |
During the recent lockdowns the children were taught via Microsoft Teams. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Not more than an hour each day. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Entry evaluation for students |
A parent interview to discuss the child's learning needs. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We have no deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, this happens regularly |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
We are a primary school. The majority of students continue with their education after completing their secondary schooling. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
We use the UK tests: Cognitive Ability Test, Progress in Maths, Progress in English, Salford reading test & Single Word spelling test. We administer these internally. |
| Results in these examinations |
Above average. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| School bus service available |
No |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Additional Needs Support teacher and a learning support coordinator. |
| Learning support offered |
The children are offered regular in-class or withdrawal support either individually or in small groups, as well as differentiation in class. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We also offer indivudual an dsmall group sessions for these children, as well as differentiation in class. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
15:00, 12.30 on Wednesdays |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Chess, Dutch, Art, Violin, Choir & Orchestra |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Sports activities included |
Gymastics and sports |
| Sports facilities at the school |
A fully equipped gym and sports fields |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
We have a sports day each year |
| Other facilities at the school |
We have a library and school hall for performances. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
International Primary School GSV is a private, non-denominational school in Groningen-South. The Groningse Schoolvereniging (GSV) is a regional primary school with a bilingual (lessons in English and Dutch) and an International (lessons in English) Department.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
IPS GSV Looks carefully at children's individual learning needs and helps all children to meet the learning targets of the curriculum. The school teaches children to set high standards for themselves in a challenging, caring and stimulating learning environment. |