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Number of students |
150 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
65 |
Most common nationality |
American |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes. During the admissions process, the level of English of each child is assessed to ensure they can access the full curriculum which is taught in English. The level of English required for entry into each year group increases with age. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, Mandarin, French |
Max. number of students per class |
20 |
Average number of students per class |
16 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Each student, from Primary school, has an iPad or a laptop. |
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. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
External examinations or assessments available |
PYP: ISA
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Results in these examinations |
IB Diploma: 5 years average: 95.7% pass rate 33.7 point average 41.2% of students achieved 35 points or more |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Student Support Team |
Learning support offered |
SEN co-teachers in Secondary, Learning Support Assistants in Primary and English as an Additional Languages Specialists in both schools. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes if necessary. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
During the admissions process, we will ask applicants to undertake a short test designed to gauge these abilities. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
New students may join at any point during the school calendar. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
8:45 |
School finish time |
Primary: 15:25 (Fridays 14:10)
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Supervised care before/after school |
We provide After-School Activities |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We serve halal food and vegan options. |
Uniform required |
Primary School: children wear an informal and practical uniform on the top half of their bodies all available online upon arrival in the UK. Secondary: there is no uniform and ICS expects students to dress smart-casual. |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Football, art, yoga, boxing, fitness, coding, French, Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, breakdancing, Capoeira, drama, magic, club, piano, science, gymnastics, parkour, rock climbing, crafts club, xendo, fencing, Model United Nation debate, musical, games, ... |
Sports activities included |
The Physical and Health Education programme depends on each year group. It can include football, climbing, running, basketball, swimming, gymnastics, jump rope, handball, volleyball, badminton, rounders, rugby... |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Our primary and secondary teams compete against students from other London international schools at local football and dodgeball tournaments.
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS: GLOBEDUCATE SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES
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Sports facilities at the school |
Students enjoy access to a host of amazing facilities on our doorstep, including state-of-the-art leisure centres with basketball, martial arts and swimming facilities at Seymour and Little Venice, athletics, a brand-new gym, cricket, and football facilities at Paddington Recreation Ground, as well as the local Hyde Park, Regent’s Park and Hampstead Heath. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The International Community School is an IB World School in central London, ranked in the top 20% of UK schools. The school is an international day school located over two sites in the centre of London, close to Regent’s Park. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Our teachers use innovative teaching practices, inside and outside the classroom, to develop students’ digital literacy, critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
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