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| Number of students |
The school opened in August 2019 and is currently host to approximately 180 students. |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
As an international school, we offer education for children from a diverse range of nationalities. Even in our opening year we have eight different nationalities represented, and in time we expect that our student population will be truly international. |
| Most common nationality |
N/A |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
20% of students are local/Vietnamese |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we offer free EAL support |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
EAL, Spanish, Vietnamese & Mandarin |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Digital technologies are used throughout the school to facilitate learning beyond boundaries. |
| 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, the full programme of study is offered to students online in times of enforced school closures. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, rolling admissions |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
N/A |
| Results in these examinations |
N/A |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
ISPH has a strong Learning Support Department, with staff who provide specialist support for those students who may need assistance. A comprehensive EAL (English as an Additional Language) programme is provided to all students requiring additional help in improving their English. Up to four EAL lessons are provided each week, at no additional cost to parents.
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| School start time |
8.00 |
| School finish time |
15:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
A wide range of after school activities are provided to cater for a variety of interests. Activities vary from term to term, according to student demand, and include a broad range of options in sports, arts, computing, science, craft and soft-skills. Each term parents will be sent details of the CCAs being offered. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, lunch and snacks are provided in our international standard canteen, catered by international catering company, Epicure. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
ISPH offers a choice of Asian, Western and vegetarian meals, freshly cooked on-site daily. The menus are updated every month and will be accessible on the website. |
| Sports activities included |
PE lessons are provided 3-4 times per week, with all Primary students undertaking weekly swimming lessons. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
ISPH has a great variety of sports facilities available, including an Olympic size indoor swimming pool, tennis, badminton and basketball courts, plus a fantastic astro turf sports field. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
ISPH is a place where internationally-minded and culturally aware students are encouraged to pursue academic excellence and personal development, enabling them to take a leading role in tomorrow’s ever-changing global community. Our carefully crafted curriculum, which is delivered by teachers of the highest calibre, is designed to stretch, challenge and inspire students of all abilities, encouraging them to develop deep subject knowledge, conceptual understanding and higher order thinking skills. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
ISPH programmes of study are based on the UK National Curriculum, providing internationally renowned standards for learning in English, Mathematics and Science, and the foundation subjects. Our curriculum is enhanced in numerous ways to best cater for our students and our international context. |
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