Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
914 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
25 |
| Most common nationality |
Nigerian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
70% local : 30% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Spanish, Yoruba, Hausa, Mandarin |
| Max. number of students per class |
16 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We use a blended and balanced approach where technology demonstrably improves pupil outcomes while ensuring more traditional approaches to learning are also maintained. Every class has an interactive whiteboard and STEAM is imbued across the curriculum. Our robotics clubs compete at an international level and this year 33 students have qualified for the STEM Olympiad in Rome. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
We have full class sets of VR goggles allowing the students to visit a wide range of world class museums as well as to design their own virtual environments. Should we need to move lessons online we are able to do this through google classroom and zoom. Homework is set and monitored through Satchel and PTCs are available online for parents who cannot attend in person. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
The school is multi faith. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE and A-levels |
| Results in these examinations |
The students' results are very good with 100% of our Year 11 achieving at least 5 GCSE/IGCSE passes including English and Mathematics. The children out perform their independently predicted grades by almost a full grade in each subject. Each year we see children attaining best in country and region and, in most years, world accolades. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. This is set based on age and ability levels and in accordance with a timetable shared with parents in advance. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
This varies depending on the students age. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. we have a dedicated ALES department (SEND) |
| Learning support offered |
Please contact our ALES department should you wish to discuss the specific needs of your child. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Yes |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
There is an assessment requirement for students who will join Years 1-6. All applicants from Nursery Class to Year 6, wherever possible, would be expected to attend a taster day, which also is part of the admission process. Parents, with their children, will also be required to meet with the Head of School or a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Entry to Year 7 and above includes GL assessments. The academic threshold for entry is significantly above average. Students for Years 7-10 would be subject to an online Cognitive Ability Test, would be required to make a presentation on one of three given topics and, with their parents, have to attend a formal admission interview with the Head of School before an offer letter can be issued. Only in exceptional circumstances would a student be admitted into Year 11. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Applications are invited throughout the year but many of our Year groups will be closed for new entries from December of the year prior. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
This is considered on a case by case basis. |
| School start time |
7.30am |
| School finish time |
4.00pm for the oldest students |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
On a select number or routes based on demand. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
CIS offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Swimming pool, gym, sports field. |
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
Year 6 upwards |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
CIS is a non-selective school that is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people who are in its care. CIS offers Primary and Secondary education following the National curriculum of England and it admits students from two and half years to sixteen years of age. CIS accredited and approved by the Department for Education (UK) as a British School Overseas. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
CIS' vision is to nurture and empower every learner to become a transformative global citizen. |
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