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Number of students |
390 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
32 |
Most common nationality |
French |
Ratio of local students to international students |
1:3 |
Native English, French, and Portuguese speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English, French, and Portuguese |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Portuguese, French, English |
Max. number of students per class |
20 |
Average number of students per class |
12 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
At Redbridge school we believe children should become aware users of Technology and not just consumers. Therefore children from Year 1 onwards have Digital Literacy classes every week taught by a specialist teacher where they learn about how computers work in a very 'hands-on', gamified and innovative way since most of the learning happens off screens. Children learn how to code using programmable robots, they strengthen their reasoning by solving different types of puzzles and they learn important concepts, such as binary or boolean logic, through games. Children are encouraged to ask questions and take part in philosophical enquiry on topics related to Digital Literacy (do robots have emotions, what is intelligence, do innovations have to be useful etc.). Through the different activities, children also learn how to work together, collaborate and develop their resilience and creativity. Each classroom starting Year 2 onwards is equipped with an Interactive Whiteboard and iPads are also used to support the learning in all the classes. Redbridge School carefully chooses activities on screens and applications to support students and teachers to make the best use of what technology can bring as value added |
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 - Redbridge School uses Seesaw and Google Classrooms |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
No - All children are strongly encouraged to read everyday |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
We have a British speech and language therapist (who is also a specialist dyslexia teacher and assessor) and a school psychologist (specialised in supporting children with specific learning and developmental difficulties, as well as autistic spectrum disorders). We also have a learning support teacher and two learning support assistants. We support teachers to implement Universal Measures across the school to promote inclusion, following guidance from the Universal Design for Learning.
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We support teachers in their understanding of the needs and abilities of these children, so that class activities can be differentiated in a way that promotes all areas of their development. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Students have access to a school psychologist, who can support them in school and will liaise with external therapists if a full assessment or intensive intervention is required. |
Entry evaluation for students |
No |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
As part of our Admission Process, parents are invited to an informal conversation. Students as of Primary Years section are encouraged to join. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
End of March |
Students can join after academic year begins |
No. |
School start time |
The school is open Monday to Friday from 8:15 until 18:00.
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School finish time |
For Early Years, School ends at 15:30
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School bus service available |
No |
School provided lunches |
We see our canteen as an extension of our classroom and also one of the tools in our quest for a more sustainable world. Our nutritious menus complement our programme of physical and outdoor activities to ensure good personal health and well-being for every child. |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Redbridge offers many clubs and activities, ranging from Arts, Chess, Capoeira, Hip-Hop, Ballet, Inventors, Lego etc |
Sports activities included |
Children from EY to Middle School have P.E as part of their curriculum |
Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium, dojo, dance room |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Redbridge School inspires creativity, a love of learning and international mindedness through a challenging and playful multilingual learning environment, where children feel happy, valued and secure. In Primary Years Redbridge offers two bilingual pathways: a French/English Section and a Portuguese/English Section. |
Teaching approach of the school |
A balanced approach to learning, aimed at developing key attitudes and transverse skills, supporting children to achieve academic mastery and become fulfilled lifelong learners. |