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| Number of students |
355 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
| Most common nationality |
Japanese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50:50 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
The school provides support for students from Grades 1 – 8 where English may not be their first language. Students who apply to enter Grades 9 – 12 must demonstrate proficiency in academic English. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Japanese |
| Max. number of students per class |
28 |
| Average number of students per class |
25 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, for the Early Years and Grades 1 and 2. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
1:1 Apple Device in the Early Years and Elementary through to Grade 8. A BYOD Program is in place for Grades 9-12. |
| 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 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes, we offer religion and values with an emphasis on world religions. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Regardless of religious beliefs, our school supports all students through religion and values classes. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma
|
| Results in these examinations |
Please refer to our website |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Please refer to our website |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
97% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
MBIS welcomes all applicants, but parents should note that MBIS personnel and facilities cannot accommodate the entire range of student needs. The school has limited resources. |
| Learning support offered |
Whole School Counselor
|
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Through the development of Individual Education Plans |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Our team will work with families and refer to outside agencies |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Please refer to our website |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Applications are accepted throughout the school year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8.30am |
| School finish time |
3.10pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Please refer to our website |
| Sports activities included |
Please refer to our website |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, cafeteria, science labs, field, music classroom, art classrooms |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Playgrounds, gymnasium |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Marist Brothers International School (MBIS) is a private, college-preparatory school, catering to students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. Since opening our doors in 1951, our graduates have consistently achieved placements in universities and colleges around the world. MBIS has been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) since 1972, and became an IB World School in 2017. We are committed to excellence in education, but believe that excellence means more than a rigorous and stimulating curriculum. Our holistic approach includes a focused dedication to character – developing skills which make our students stand out from the crowd. Character and community are at our heart – the foundation of the Marist ‘difference’. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The MBIS educational philosophy and guiding statements define who we are and what we do as a school and community. They go beyond classroom teaching and learning. It is our intent for these philosophical elements to permeate through the whole school community, and, indeed, help support and guide our graduates as they leave us and join a much bigger, global community. There are three components. The Mission is a statement of belief: who we are, and what we do. The Vision is a statement of intent: a goal for improvement, and part of our culture of always looking to improve as a school and community. Finally, the Marist Expectations (MEs) are about both present and future – they are embedded in our everyday teaching and learning, and are skills and attributes that are intended to be developed over time. The MEs were adopted and adapted from the International Baccalaureate Organization’s IB Learner Profile: “The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world… The IB learner profile represents 10 attributes valued by IB World Schools. We believe these attributes, and others like them, can help individuals and groups become responsible members of local, national and global communities” (IBO 2013). MBIS adopted the attributes and adapted the descriptors to suit the unique context of our school. The school community periodically undertakes a review of our guiding statements. Thus, they are not necessarily intended to be set in stone, but rather a dynamic set of principles that respond to the current goals and needs of the community. During the evaluation process, all stakeholders are expected to have an opportunity to provide feedback and held shape any new direction we choose to undertake. |