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CityGroningen
CurriculumInternational
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 3 to 11
Yearly fees: Not public

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Quick summary of key school information

Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 18 students / class
Maximum 25 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
School's webpage:

This school does not make their fees public for the academic year 2023/2024.

Address: Rijksstraatweg 24, 9752 AE Haren, Netherlands

All the details about this school in their own words

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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

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

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

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 students practice religion at the school? What religion?

No

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 teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes

Approximate hours of homework given

Not more than an hour each day.

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.

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

Entry evaluation for students

A parent interview to discuss the child's learning needs.

Waiting list

No

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

We have no deadline

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes, this happens regularly

School start time

8:30

School finish time

15:00, 12.30 on Wednesdays

Supervised care before/after school

No

School bus service available

No

School provided lunches

No

Uniform required

No

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

Chess, Dutch, Art, Violin, Choir & Orchestra

Sports activities included

Gymastics and sports

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

We have a sports day each year

Facilities at the school

We have a library and school hall for performances.

Sports facilities at the school

A fully equipped gym and sports fields

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.
The International Primary School welcomes children from all over the world and provides a quality curriculum tailored to meet the children's diverse learning needs. We celebrate our diversity and are interested in learning about children's home cultures and languages.

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.

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