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| Number of students |
265 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
| Most common nationality |
Filipino |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
30 local and 70 international |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, French, English |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Teaching tools - interactive white board or smart boards, reading and activity devices using tablets, laptops and desktops |
| 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 - Virtual School Expr |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
No homework policy until Year 5. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
1 hour |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The assessment procedure is not a pass or fail evaluation rather, it aims to determine the level of proficiency of the child and support needed by the teacher to deliver our curriculum. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
None. We accept students at any given date of the academic year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Very high, as we are part of a global family of schools and 1 in 3 students attend the world's top 100 universities |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE and A Level |
| Results in these examinations |
We are in our 1st year of CIE examinations as our oldest year group as of 2018-2019 is Year 10. We will be opening higher year levels every year onward. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Many religions are observed, respected and acknowledged as we are an international environment |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We have a very open and welcoming international community |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
The school offers Learning Support with a personalised approach. We accommodate shadow teachers who work under supervision of school staff and its accredited partners for establishing IEPs. Our school is also an accredited centre of ASDAN and offer programmes for children of all abilities. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
The school recognises effort apart from academic achievements, which motivates students who possess talents in the above and beyond |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:30 AM |
| School finish time |
2:30 PM |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Up to 25 classes are available and are periodically reviewed for relevance and preference among students and parent body |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, there is an extensive offering including a salad bar, vegetarian meals and a resident nutritionist who provide consultation upon request |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming, Football, T-Ball, Basketball, among others |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Swimming pool, Turf Football Field, roofed outdoor basketball court and indoor multi purpose space |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Driven by our Be Ambitious philosophy, we believe there are no limits to what your child can achieve. By facing challenges, embracing creativity and helping students step out of their comfort zones we encourage them to aim higher while igniting their curiosity. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our personalised approach to teaching and learning supports each child in achieving more across all areas of the curriculum. |