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| Number of students |
284 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
37 |
| Most common nationality |
Mexico followed by Indian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50:50 |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| 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 |
Primary English and Spanish. Secondary has a 3rd language |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Smartboards, Chromebooks, iPads. We follow the ISTE standards.
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the year group. 10mins to 40mins range |
| Entry evaluation for students |
. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Oldest are 12 years old so not sure yet |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Incorporated to IPC and Mexican Ministry of Education. Soon to be accredited as a Cambridge International School. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No, the school is lay but there is an optional Catholic Cathecism class offered after school. |
| School bus service available |
Yes, optional. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Currently only mild special learning needs are supported. |
| Learning support offered |
Academic and/or emotional support via our psychology team. Work with external therapists. IEP support. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Differentiation |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| School start time |
8am |
| School finish time |
2.45pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
After |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Current after-school activities include: Arts & Crafts, Debate, Gardening, Football, Tae Kwon Do, Cricket, Irish Dancing, Robotics, Social Responsibility, Orchestra, Environmental Engineering, English Booster, Spanish and English lessons for parents, Basketball, Choir Wednesday: Football (lower primary), Good Shepherd, Tae Kwon Do, Drama Thursday: Football (upper primary), Good Shepherd, Irish Dancing, Volleyball, Orchestra |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, optionally |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Vegetarian and some gluten free |
| Sports activities included |
PE class twice a week. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Multipurpose court, grassed play area. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Wingate School a British International School in Mexico which offers an educational programme focussed on academic excellence, creativity and human formation. Its highly qualified staff of international teachers provides personalised attention. The school aims to form a community of critical thinkers who have a multicultural perspective and social commitment.
Its curriculum incorporates best practice from British, Mexican and international education to provide a comprehensive programme that promotes excellence and creativity in science, humanities and art.
TWS is a lay and co-educational school with an important focus on human values and formation.
Students receive personalised attention, focused on developing self-discipline, leveraging technology as a tool and forming a social conscience. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Taught in English. Project-based approach |