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| Number of students |
994 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
65 |
| Most common nationality |
United States of America |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
11%: 89% |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Spanish & Kiswahili |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Integrated into curriculum |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme |
| Results in these examinations |
MAY 2018 IB DIPLOMA STATISTICS
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
•Pre-K / Kindergarten - Not required
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| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PLACEMENT [Class of 2017]
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| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Middle and High school students test in math, reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing and French/Spanish. Elementary students undergo a basic assessment before permanent placement is final. This takes the form of an entrance test with the elementary school counsellor. We then review the interview/testing results, as we always need to ensure that there is a good match between our learning environment and a child's needs. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We accept students throughout the year and strongly encourage parents to apply as early as possible. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:20 am |
| School finish time |
3:30 pm |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, at a fee |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Model United Nations (MUN)
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| Sports activities included |
Football or Soccer
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| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Football or Soccer Fields
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The ISK curriculum is built around the idea that students are continuously constructing meaning - whether that be in the classroom, on the sports field, in a creative performance or working in the community. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The academic program is student-centered and the learning program at ISK is designed to allow students to:
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