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| Number of students |
370 |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Kazakh, Russian |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Admission exams |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The nature of the admissions examination may differ among grade levels. The main focus is the English proficiency. The admissions examination might be paper-based and/or computer-based. The admissions examination may be conducted at multiple venues and dates as pre-determined by the school administration. Along with the admissions examination offered by the school, candidates may present recognised evidence of any alternate types of certification of English language fluency. |
| School start time |
9:00 |
| School finish time |
15:30 |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Gymnastics, dance, chess, choir, swimming, piano, mind games, fine art, drama, flute, karate, basketball, hand craft, robotics, football, wrestling, chess, debate, media club, environmental club |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Spectrum International School is a non-profit private day school that caters for a range of local and international students residing in Astana, the new vibrant capital of Kazakhstan. The School was established in 2008 to contribute to the dynamically growing market of international education in Kazakhstan. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
SIS' mission is to bring up knowledgeable and well-behaved young people who can contribute peace to the world through mutual understanding and respect. This is achieved in a friendly family atmosphere that nurtures a community feeling where the emotional, physical, creative and intellectual needs of all children will be met within an international environment. |