Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
60 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
15 |
| Most common nationality |
French |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
4/10 |
| Native English and French speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and French |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Latin, Italian, Russian, Arbic |
| Max. number of students per class |
17 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We use limited technologies and try to be screen free through out the day. Each classroom has projector and computer available. Teachers use tablets for progress tracking in EYFS. |
| 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) |
We only use remote learning in the context of national lock-down. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Pearson and Delf |
| Results in these examinations |
Pass with merit |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
N/A |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We welcome any child and try to give support to SEN within our capabilities. We have a SENco and put in place some individual programs when possible. |
| Learning support offered |
Depending on the SEN we do our best to support each child with SEN: 1-1 tuitions, support from assistants in class. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Our gifted and talented children receive extended work in class and are differentiated per level. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We have few psychologists we work with and we recommend them case by case. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Just an interview |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Jan prior to academic year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, In-Year enrollments accepted. |
| School start time |
8:45 |
| School finish time |
16:00 (Wednesdays 12:00) |
| Supervised care before/after school |
After school care from 16:00 to 18:30. |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No. For special requirements pupils bring their own packed lunch. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Ballet, chess, coding, Russian, Italian, Arabic, drawing, young engineering, piano, guitar |
| Sports activities included |
Football, Netball, Gym, Dance, Atheism |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We have a park near by and rent dance studio and sport hall. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Stewart Bilingual School is a long established family owned nursery and primary school which is distinguishable from other bilingual schools by its dual French and British curriculum. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
SBS aim is to educate truly bilingual children in a happy, caring and culturally vibrant environment. Bilingual children are brighter, more focused and better able to multi task and to confidently adapt to a variety of surroundings. |