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| Number of students |
290 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
37 |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
95% of teachers are Native English speakers |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Portuguese |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Computers and Interactive boards in all classrooms. Curriculum includes coding and ipad use. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends n the subject and grade level. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support |
| School start time |
9:00 |
| School finish time |
15:30 |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Multisports, Lego club, tennis, dance, football, jewellery club, film club, Spanish, drama, cheerleading, art, Maths, hands on history, fencing, eco-multicrafts, yoga, parkour, stringers, judo, cooking, pis and needles, clay club, running, tile painting, scrapbook club, board games, karate, greenfingers, jungle gym, play-doh club, build and play. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Basketball and tennis court. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
International Preparatory School is a school that prides itself on the warmth of its welcome to children and parents from around the world.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
IPS will provide a safe, friendly and caring environment in which each child will develop their academic, social and emotional skills to become confident and well-rounded citizens of the world. Each individual is encouraged to achieve their full potential within a stimulating local and international environment. |