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Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Approximately 60 |
Ratio of local students to international students |
1:2 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
The school has an English as a second language department. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, French and Spanish |
Max. number of students per class |
The school has maximum of 20 children per class throughout the school. Individual examination classes may be far smaller. |
Average number of students per class |
15 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
1:1 iPads for all pupils from Year 1 to Year 6 in addition to a bank of iPads available for our Foundation Stage pupils. 1:1 MacBooks for Secondary students. The use of iPads can also encourage pupils, boost confidence and provide a valuable feedback loop outside of a traditional classroom setting. Pupils will be able to better develop their 21st Century learning skills including opportunities for authentic collaboration and teamwork, innovation, creating, and publishing in ways never possible before. Traditional skills are still taught and paper-based approaches are combined alongside this increase in technology. |
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) |
By having a solid digital provision in place from the beginning, the school team has quickly established a comprehensive network that facilitates communication, allows pupils to gain access to a continually growing bank of educational content, and enables teachers to deliver more personalized approach to meet the needs of each student. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge IGCSE, IB Diploma (IBDP), IB Career-related Programme (IBCP), BTEC |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and on the grade level. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Trial days and placement testing |
Waiting list |
For some grades. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
The best time is at the beginning of the academic year but entry may occur during any school term. |
School start time |
8:30 |
School finish time |
15:30 |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
After school clubs are offered every Monday to Thursday from 15:30 until 16:30. These clubs change each term and further information is emailed nearer the time. |
Sports activities included |
Physical education |
Facilities at the school |
3D printer, workshop, student kitchen, recording studio, beehives |
Sports facilities at the school |
Rooftop sports field |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
St. George's, The British International School Munich empowers children to lead a life that makes a difference. St. George’s believes that school is a fundamental chapter in a lifetime of learning, and it’s their aim to make it an extraordinary one. For students aged from 3 to 18 years old. The school's pupils come first in everything SGSM does. The curriculum is structured, experiences varied, pupils secure and parents involved. The pupils enjoy coming to school, build strong friendships and embrace their learning. |
Teaching approach of the school |
The concept of education being a life long journey is central to the school's philosophy. SGSM promotes consistently high standards of teaching, an enjoyable and purposeful environment and a close relationship between teachers, pupils and their families.
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