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| Number of students |
400 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
37 |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
40% local : 60% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Max. number of students per class |
Class sizes range from 10-19 in the Elementary to 5-18 in the Secondary. |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
From its inception Riffa Views International School has made a commitment to providing the highest quality technology resources for its students. The technological infrastructure available to RVIS students is truly exceptional. The entire school has been wired with fiber-optic cable as well as a wireless network throughout the campus. This technological infrastructure allows RVIS to seamlessly integrate high-speed internet, intranet, videoconferencing and provide state-of-the-art home/school communication anywhere on campus. Interactive Smart Boards and LCD projectors are standard equipment in all RVIS classrooms. Thin client laptops are available for every student in every academic classroom. RVIS is a regional and global leader in the use of technology resources in education. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, American Diploma |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Middle School - Written 60-65 minutes and 30 minutes of reading, though the actual time will vary depending upon your study habits and aptitudes.
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| Entry evaluation for students |
All prospective students will be required to sit for an admissions assessment as well as submit previous school records and a completed Confidential School Report from your child's current school prior to their acceptance to RVIS. In lieu of this testing, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten children will be asked to participate in a readiness assessment session. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
N - KG - informal interview
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| Waiting list |
In some grade levels |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
15:00 |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Some of these may include: golf, yearbook, tennis, gardening, drama and
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| Sports activities included |
Yes |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
6 tennis courts, a 25-meter competition swimming pool, a turf soccer pitch, an aerobic dance studio, and two large purpose-built gymnasiums. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
A Unique Learning Experience
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