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| Number of students |
300 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20 |
| Most common nationality |
Syrians and Palestinians |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
0 : 1 |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
12 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Native English and Arabic speaking teachers |
Yes for the Palestinian curriculum ,
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| Language support for students not fluent in English and Arabic |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, Turkish |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
In addition to a full computer lab, each classroom has an interactive smart board and projector that helps create a dynamic learning environment appropriate for 21st century learning. |
| 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 are already teaching through Zoom program |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
1 Hour during week days, 2 hours during the weekend |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Entry evaluation for students |
No, just evaluation test after enrollment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Test in each subject by their teacher |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline, we accept transferred students even during the second semester |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE and A Levels in the British Department
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| Results in these examinations |
Variable, B on average |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes, Islamic Religion |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
During Jumma Prayer , they are allowed to stay in the playground or with female teachers |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No, except for mild cases |
| Learning support offered |
Regular follow up for mild cases through their teachers |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We offer discounts, gifts or letter of appreciation for them |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| School start time |
9:00 |
| School finish time |
3:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Chess challenges, football, Basketball, Volleyball and tennis Competitions , Weekly extracurricular experiments, educational trips (twice yearly), Non- educational trips (twice yearly to different places according to students age) |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
Football, Basketball, Volleyball and tennis |
| Sports facilities at the school |
In-Door Basketball court, Out-door football court, Out-door Volleyball court (can be used for tennis) |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Jasmine International Schools is a private international school in Turkey that teaches the Arabic Palestinian curriculum and the British Edexcel curriculum. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
JIS is a learning community where top-notch education helps create an academic environment for students to have positive attitudes and perceptions about learning.
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