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| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Students come from many different countries: Australia, China, England, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Netherlands, and the United States. |
| Most common nationality |
Indonesian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Now MIS has approximately 50% Indonesian students, 24% of which holds dual citizenship and around 30% expatriate students. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Bahasa, Mandarin, German |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
MIS has a fully Wifi campus and a state of the art Apple-based computer lab. All classrooms are equiped with overhead projector with screen, whiteboard, comfortable learning space, and high-speed internet access monitored by teachers. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
MIS does not employ a teacher specialized in children with special educational needs (SEN). However, MIS' teachers have broad experience working with children with many different learning needs and MIS does have a part-time specialist from New Zealand who works with individual students on literacy and numeracy support in the primary years. MIS will evaluate each student on a case by case basis. If you have recommendations from a learning specialist, please bring in the paperwork so MIS can determine how to best work with your child. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students entering the school in Grade 2 or above are required to complete the MAP test in Reading Comprehension, Language & Literature, and Math. Students who are three or more grade levels behind the grade they are applying for may be denied admission. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Soccer, swimming, futsal, basketball, badminton, modern dance, arts and crafts, electronics, digital movie making, computer applications, building a computer, chess, public speaking, debate, cooking |
| Sports facilities at the school |
2 swimming pools, indoor gymnasium, full sized soccer field, 3 outdoor playgrounds |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Medan Independent School is the only school in Sumatera to offer the International Baccalaureate's (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). |