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| Number of students |
130 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
32 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we have EAL program |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
We have ECA program which can teach students other languages for example French, Arabic and etc. |
| Max. number of students per class |
18 students in Early Years and 24 students above Year1 |
| Average number of students per class |
13 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We use multi-media teaching method in the classroom |
| 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 used a virtual classrooms to teach our students during the recent COVID-19 quarantines. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No, Chinese government doesn't allow any religion practise at schools. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge iGCSE |
| Results in these examinations |
We are conducting the first year of Year 11 examinations this year (2021-22) |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It depends on the age of the child. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
The highest level we have right now is Year 11 so we don't have graduates yet. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We currently do not have dedicated staff for children with learning difficulties. However, the majority of our classroom teachers have extensive experience in a multicultural and multi-ability setting. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, before a new student enrols the school we will arrange an assessment and an interview with our Principal or homeroom teacher. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
As a Cambridge School, we utilise the Cambridge Assessments prior to enrollment as a guide for our teachers of the abilities of all incoming students. |
| Waiting list |
Please send your inquiry to our school Admissions department for the details. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We accept students throughout the school year. Usually for a new academic year we encourage parents register before July 31st. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:30am |
| School finish time |
3:45pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes we have school bus service and please let us know your location so that we can check the bus pickup points for you. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, we have a buffet canteen offering different food for the students with special diets. |
| Uniform required |
Yes, we are an uniform school so all the students are required to wear a uniform. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We have an ECA program offering different classes for the students |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
The school campus includes a Music and Dance facility, Library, Art room, STEAM/idea lab, football pitch and playing areas. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Britannia International School (BIS) is a member school of the Canadian International Educational Organisation. (CIEO). BIS is a non-profit, co-educational international school in Guangzhou China which offers The British National Curriculum. It has an Early Years Section for children aged 3 – 5 years old, a Primary Section catering for Years 1 – 6 inclusive i.e. 5 to 11 year olds, and Middle School Section for Year 7-9 students, i.e. 11 to 14 year olds. From age 11 upwards, it will eventually offer the Cambridge International Board General Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations (Cambridge International IGCSEs) to year 11 students, i.e.16 year olds. It is anticipated in future years to be offering Cambridge University Board Advanced Level Examinations. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Britannia International School (BIS) is a member school of the Canadian International Educational Organisation. (CIEO). BIS is a non-profit, co-educational international school in Guangzhou China which offers The British National Curriculum. It has an Early Years Section for children aged 3 – 5 years old, a Primary Section catering for Years 1 – 6 inclusive i.e. 5 to 11 year olds, and Middle School Section for Year 7-9 students, i.e. 11 to 14 year olds. From age 11 upwards, it will eventually offer the Cambridge International Board General Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations (Cambridge International IGCSEs) to year 11 students, i.e.16 year olds. It is anticipated in future years to be offering Cambridge University Board Advanced Level Examinations. |
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