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| Number of students |
950 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
70 |
| Most common nationality |
The most represented nations after the host country are the United States of America, Japan, United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50:50 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as a additional language (EAL) and German as a additional language (GAL) |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, French, Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We work with interactive whiteboards and I-pads in every class (including the kindergarten) and use the latest technology throughout the school. |
| 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 did online based distance learning during lockdown (video conferencing)!! |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, IGCSE, High School Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
Our Class of 2021 cohort have achieved remarkable results, the best in LIS’s IB Diploma history. The results were outstanding, with 97.6% of students gaining the full Diploma. However, so many of our students not only achieved excellent grades, but outperformed expectations and should be extremely proud of themselves. Furthermore, all students who applied for the HZB (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung) were successful, and all students made their UCAS (Universities & Colleges Admissions Service) offers, too. This represents a truly outstanding achievement. See details here: https://www.lis.school/school-sections/secondary-school/exam-results-2021.html |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, in Secondary School! |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
The purpose of the Learning Support programme at LIS is to respond to the diverse learning needs of all students. This includes students who encounter mild to moderate difficulties. |
| Learning support offered |
Student Support Services is a department spanning the whole school. It offers support to students and works closely with parents, staff and external care providers. We offer are counselling support; learning support; medical support; child welfare/protection. Students experiencing a specific learning deficit need support in acquiring skills and strategies that will enable them to succeed with the regular curriculum. Through ongoing observation, assessment and evaluation, learning support specialists and classroom teachers work together to ensure that students' learning needs are met. Learning support services may include withdrawal (individual and/or small group intensive instruction), in-class support by a Learning Support Specialist, differentiation by classroom teacher after consultation with Learning Specialist and monitoring student progress. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Evaluation. We offer trial days for our students both, in Primary and Secondary School. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
If an applicant is considered suitable and LIS has available capacity, LIS offers an evaluation day, where possible, to get to know them first hand and allow them insight into LIS' environment and everyday routines. Where necessary, English and Mathematics are tested to assess students’ skill and grade level placement. All staff involved in the evaluation day will subsequently give feedback on the performance and behaviour of the student. The final decision to accept or decline the application of a student rests with the Principal of the school section in conjunction with the Head of School. |
| Waiting list |
Yes. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Students can be enrolled at LIS throughout the whole year, there is no deadline. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
| School start time |
Primary: 8:00
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| School finish time |
Primary: 15:15
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Hort supervision for Primary students: Morning Hort is available from 7:00 each day; Afternoon Hort begins at 15:00 and ends at 17:00. This is covered by the school fees - no extra costs apply. |
| School bus service available |
No, not yet! |
| School provided lunches |
Yes. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. |
| Uniform required |
No. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
LIS offers many clubs and activities as Co-curricular activities in the afternoon offered by LIS teachers and external providers. |
| Sports activities included |
Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
GISST - Sports (Team: Badminton, Team: Basketball, Team: Cross Country, Team: Football, Team: Swimming, Team: Tennis, Team: Track and Field, Team: Volleyball) |
| Facilities at the school |
Science laboratories, music studio and art studio & rooms, international library, computer labs, school garden, outdoor class room (very popular during Pandemic). |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Large sports hall (two sports fields), large outdoor sports field with artificial turf, outdoor football and basketball field, two playgrounds. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Leipzig International School is a non-profit co-educational day school for students from age 1 to age 18, who are part of Leipzig's diverse international community. There are no cancelled school lessons at Leipzig International School, as LIS works with qualified substitute teachers. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
LIS' mission is to provide an excellent international education in English, to children of all backgrounds, thereby supporting the regional community and promoting international understanding. Our Motto is Learning to be a Citizen of the World:
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