Wellington College Independent School Jakarta opens in September 2024.
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| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes, all of our teachers are native speakers of the language in which they instruct students |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, our school offers additional classes for students who are not fluent in the language of instruction |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin |
| Max. number of students per class |
Nursery: 18
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| Average number of students per class |
N/A |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, we have employed learning assistants as part of our students' learning experience |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
At WCIJ, our STEAM curriculum integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics to foster innovative thinking and practical skills. In our Primary School, English, Mandarin, and Inquiry are foundational programs covering language, culture, and science. By blending these courses and activities, our teaching team innovatively integrates STEAM into our curriculum, creating a dynamic and engaging learning experience for Wellington pupils. The enriched curriculum at WCIJ includes a wide range of opportunities for children to explore their interests and talents from STEAM |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Students at our school have the opportunity to attend weekly religion classes, where they can choose between Moslem, Christian, Catholic |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Students will be attending the Civic Studies subject |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Children in the Primary years complete GL assessments. This includes PTE, PTM, NGRT and CAT |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. We assign home learning tasks for core subjects, and daily reading |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
This will depend on the age of the child, but no longer than 1 hr for set tasks, plus 30 minutes a day for reading. Music/sports practice, involvement in clubs, and having a wide range of experiences such as visiting museums or going to the theatre are also considered to be home learning and should be factored into each child’s daily routine |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We aim to provide individualised support for children with mild or moderate additional educational needs. Many children from time to time throughout their development can require a little bit of extra support. With a good program in place, this need can be reduced This may take the form of speech therapy, occupational therapy physical therapy, or even counselling. We are very happy to work with a number of external agencies, and do our best to accommodate these sessions in school. We seek to work in open partnerships with parents so that children with emerging needs can be offered the right pathways and interventions |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Our programs of learning are holistic, and highly academic. We want every child to explore their interests, and find their passions so that they can fulfill their potential |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, interviews are conducted for Early Year applicants, and Primary applicants undergo the CAT 4 assessment with an interview |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The CAT4 assessment for Primary is a standardized test that measures a student's cognitive abilities across domains like verbal, non-verbal, quantitative, and spatial reasoning. It gives educators insights into students' strengths and weaknesses, aiding in understanding their learning potential and academic performance |
| Waiting list |
Not at the moment |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We are open year-round |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, our school allows students to join an academic year that has already started |
| School start time |
7:45 AM |
| School finish time |
2:50 PM |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
N/A |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
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