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| Number of students |
1289 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
61 |
| Most common nationality |
Portuguese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
42% local : 58% international |
| Native English and Portuguese speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Portuguese |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Portuguese, French, Spanish, German |
| Average number of students per class |
19 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
The technology infrastructure at St Julian’s School is well developed with a school wide WiFi, high speed fibre-optic internet connection, modern servers, fast networks, internet filtering and many specialist ICT labs. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, IB Diploma |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
98% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
St Julian’s is an inclusive school, meaning it supports students with a variety of needs and adapt methods of learning to the student. |
| Learning support offered |
The Learning Support Department at St Julian’s bases its philosophy and practice upon this principle of Inclusion, which “has to do with people and society valuing diversity and overcoming barriers.” (Topping and Maloney, 2005). Inclusive Education reflects how schools respond to diversity and difference in learning styles, ability and interest within the student population. The SSD works with and monitors the progress of students and implements various strategies to ensure that each student is making progress. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Interview and assessment. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:20 am |
| School finish time |
4:00 pm |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Aloha mental arithmetic, architecture, art, ballet, band and percussion club, creative stitch, Chinese calligraphy, drawing range, football, game developing, glee club, Irish dance, Japanese club, jazz dance, judo, karate, krav maga, rugby, surf and bodyboard, swimming, tennis, mini-tennis, padel, the inventors, tile painting, yoga, volunteered clubs. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Science Labs, Theatre, New Hall, Design & Technology Labs. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
St Julian’s School sports facilities include outdoor tennis courts, volleyball and basketball courts, football and rugby pitches, and obstacle course and a fitness room. Floodlighting is available so courts and pitches may be used during evening time. There is also a small gymnasium where indoor sports take place (as well as other activities such as conferences, workshops and exams). |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
St Julian's School is a private co-educational school founded in 1932 with a strong record of academic achievement and extra-curricular activity. St Julian's has three sections, each with its own Principal: the Primary School, the Portuguese Section, and the Secondary School. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
St. Julian’s believes in developing its students to become adults that you will be proud of. The programmes are designed to foster independence, commitment, responsibility, honesty and respect alongside excellent academic achievement. |
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