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Number of students |
370 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
31 |
Most common nationality |
British |
Ratio of local students to international students |
20% local : 80% international |
Max. number of students per class |
20 |
Average number of students per class |
Preschool 14; Primary 13; Middle School 14; High School 10 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Native English and French speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English and French |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, German and Spanish as part of the curriculum, Mandarin as an after-school activity. |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Classrooms have the latest interactive screens and technologies, allowing students to learn, communicate, collaborate and access information in the most efficient and effective ways. Our curriculum integrates ICT skills into everyday lessons. We are also gradually increasing our blended learning environment with a 1:1 MacBook in Secondary and extended technology provision in Primary, as well as developing a new film/media suite. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, according to their age. |
Approximate hours of homework given |
READING
Year 1: Approximately 15 minutes.
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Uniform required |
Yes |
Waiting list |
Not at the moment. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Our school is non selective. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, Maturité Suisse bilingue |
Results in these examinations |
For the past 3 years our cohorts of IB Diploma students in 2015, 2016 and 2017 achieved a 100% pass rate. |
School bus service available |
Yes |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes we have a dedicated SEN teaching and support team. |
Learning support offered |
LCIS is an inclusive school and welcomes children with identified learning difficulties and offers a limited amount of support for children requiring extra attention.
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of education. Our High Quality Learning approach ensures that we help every child achieve excellence, and to emerge with a healthy understanding of the world that comes from an international school education. Thanks to the hard work of our students and teachers, Nord Anglia Education schools continue their remarkable academic track record with results that significantly outperform schools around the world.
They will learn and grow in a truly international environment, learning to embrace different cultures, adapt to new challenges and apply confidence, character and enthusiasm to any problem. We believe a child should emerge from school with strong self-esteem as well as excellent grades. They will know how to collaborate, to lead, and to recognise the value of creativity, empathy, risk-taking and perseverance. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes both at Primary and Secondary level. |
School start time |
8.30am |
School finish time |
3.15pm for all Foundation and Primary classes; at 4pm for Secondary classes |
Supervised care before/after school |
LCIS is delighted to be able to offer an optional after-school care programme from the end of the school day until 18:00. It also provides free supervision from 7:45 - 8:30 each morning and from 15:15 - 16:00 free of charge
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Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We are pleased to support our students’ passions and interests by offering a wide range of after school activities. Some clubs run across the full academic year, other are offered for a term or two. Our after-school activities range from girls scouts to cookery lessons, astronomy club, multimedia, languages, drama, arts & crafts, Primary and Secondary choir, music theory, mindfulness, self-defense, Harry Potter club and magic. |
School provided lunches |
The school has in place its own catering service. This allows the production of high quality, fresh menus adapted to the requirements of our children. |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We offer a vegetarian option each lunchtime. Students may either choose to use the school’s lunch service or bring a packed lunch. |
Sports activities included |
Physical education, swimming, football, skiing, badminton, basketball, netball, cross country |
Sports facilities at the school |
860sq meters gymnasium equipped with a climbing wall, basketball, unihockey and football courts; outdoor running track; outdoor play space with table tennis tables. We also have access to local outdoor sports fields. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes we have a unihockey team, football team , ski team |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Our students are nurtured to become enthusiastic learners with principles and empathy. They are taught to become adaptable, responsible, tolerant and sensitive citizens, comfortable both as leaders and as part of a team. At La Côte International School we instill a lifelong passion for hands-on learning, which allows each child to shine. We strive to encourage and educate confident all-rounders, and out students' emotional well-being is as vital to us as is their academic performance. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Our curriculum is driven by our unique High Quality Learning approach, which ensures that every student becomes a high achiever. As an international school, we also strive to nurture students who understand and respect different cultures. By introducing them to fellow students in our network of schools worldwide, we also inspire them to collaborate with others around the world. They also develop a keen understanding of Switzerland through trips and activities within the community. Through our Global Campus initiative, your child will meet fellow students from 44 Nord Anglia Education schools across the globe, participate in exchanges and take part in challenges.
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