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| Number of students |
345 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
37 |
| Most common nationality |
Mexico followed by Indian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50:50 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
In Primary English and Spanish. Secondary has a 3rd language |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Smartboards, Chromebooks, iPads. We follow the ISTE standards.
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| 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, online teaching is currently being used during the COVID-19 campus closures. |
| 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. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Incorporated with the IEYC and IPC, as well as with the Mexican Ministry of Education. The school is accredited as a Cambridge International School. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the year group. 10mins to 40mins range in Primary. 1 hour in Secondary. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
N/A. Oldest pupils are currently 14 years old. |
| 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 |
| Entry evaluation for students |
. |
| School start time |
8am |
| School finish time |
2.45pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
After via the after-school programme which ends at 4pm each day. |
| School bus service available |
Yes, optional. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, optionally. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Vegetarian and some gluten free. |
| 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. |
| Sports activities included |
PE class twice a week. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Multipurpose court, grassed play area, large patio space, indoor multi-purpose room. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Accredited Cambridge International School which offers an educational programme focussed on academic excellence, creativity and human formation. The school aims to form a community of critical thinkers who have a multicultural perspective and social commitment. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Taught in English. Project-based approach. Cambridge International School. |