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| Number of students |
198 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
14 |
| Most common nationality |
Filipino |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
3:2 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Our faculty are mostly Filipinos, except for our Modern Language teachers. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
We offer English as Second Language program for students who do not speak English. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
We have Mandarin and Spanish from Grades 1 to 12. Students choose 1 modern language to study. |
| Max. number of students per class |
Up to Grade 6 - 18 students
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| Average number of students per class |
5 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Not at the moment |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
It is often used by teachers for presentations or for video references. For Grades 7 and up it is also used by students for research. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We are a non-sectarian school. We do not have religion class but respect all religions. In place of religion class, we have Affective Education, focusing on values. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
N/A |
| External examinations or assessments available |
VCE for Grade 12
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| Results in these examinations |
100% of Grade 12 graduates (2018) earned the VCE in 2018.
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
1 hour |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. We have a Learning Support Center. |
| Learning support offered |
Our Learning Support Center monitors students with learning disabilities. If needed, an individual program is made to cater to the student. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Extracurricular and mentoring activities are encouraged. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
If requested, students/parents are provided a list of recommended Psychologists/Developmental Pediatricians/Psychiatrists. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. We have an assessment test. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The assessment test is not a pass or fail test. It assesses the skills of the applying student in Math, English, and Reading based on the average skill level of the grade level they are applying for. |
| Waiting list |
Not at the moment. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We have an open enrollment for Preschool to Grade 10. For Grades 11 and 12, enrollment closes on the 8th week after the first day of school. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
| School start time |
7:50 AM |
| School finish time |
Mondays and Fridays - 2:25 PM (up to 4:00 PM if with club)
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes. |
| School bus service available |
Yes. |
| School provided lunches |
We have a cafeteria where students can purchase lunch and snacks. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Theatre, Arts & Crafts, Recreational and Ecological, Band, Fitness, Individual music lessons |
| Sports activities included |
PE is included in the school curriculum. In PE they tackle dances, sports, and physical skills. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, but not this year. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
None at the moment |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
AIS develops students who are Critical Thinker, Self-Directed Achiever, Independent Learner, Effective Communicator, Involved Citizen. We value wisdom, integrity, and action. AIS is a learning institution which nurtures students to achieve their dreams. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Outcome Based Education |
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