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| Number of students |
555 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
19 |
| Most common nationality |
Mexican |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
70/30 |
| Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Winpenny has Broadcast equipment for simultaneous classes (in-person and online using Polystudio, Videoconference equipment and Flip white boards), as well as exclusively online classes leveraging google platform. We use IT classroom for in-person classes leveraging with apple (ipads), microsoft (PC's) and google equipment (Chromebooks).
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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) |
Winpenny has Broadcast equipment for simultaneous classes (in-person and online using Polystudio, Videoconference equipment and Flip white boards) as well as exclusively online classes leveraging google platform. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
100% of our students pass the IGCSE exam |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
In Kinder they have a home learning once at week.
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| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
95%+ |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We provide scholarships to outstanding students |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Your child must attend a Spanish and English entrance exam, and an evaluation with school psychologist. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Kinder, April 30th
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| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
07:30 A.M. |
| School finish time |
02:30 P.M. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
No, there is a Cafeteria that provides options for lunch or snacks for purchasing. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Football, orchestra, chess, makers (coding and robotics), dance, volleyball, united nations, theater |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, science lab, music classroom, IT classroom, art classroom |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Football field, basketball court. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Winpenny School’s purpose from its beginnings, and for its future, has been to work towards a school with high academic standards, understanding the uniqueness and individuality of every child, incorporating core values and skills in a caring learning environment, that are necessary to prepare our pupils for their adult life in what is an ever changing, competitive world. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Winpenny works with Student Base approach in a collaborative environment, this approach is focus on the student not in the teacher as traditional model. Winpenny encourages children to be independent, responsible, and creative thinkers whilst nurturing each area of child development. Winpenny reinforces core values and good manners and aims to send well-educated, moral citizens out into the world. Winpenny strongly believes its education builds self-esteem in the individual. It embraces diversity, fosters a sense of self-worth and responsibility, and encourages lifelong learning. |