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| Number of students |
1210 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
West Island School is a community of multilingual learners who have various nationalities and cultural backgrounds. We have more than 40 first languages/mother tongues in the school and this contributes a diversity and dynamism to our international school |
| Most common nationality |
British |
| Max. number of students per class |
It depends on the subject. |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we offer English for Academic Purposes to support students. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese, French and Spanish |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
WIS is a 1:1 laptop school with digital literacy as part of the curriculum. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Pre 16 students (Years 7-11) are required to wear a school uniform. Post 16 students (Years 12-13) do not wear a uniform. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
2 sports halls, indoor swimming pool |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
West Island School is one of 21 schools run by the English Schools Foundation (ESF). The ESF was founded by Ordinance in 1967 to provide a ‘modern liberal education’ through the medium of English.
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