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| Number of students |
85 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
25 |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1/2 |
| Max. number of students per class |
18 |
| Average number of students per class |
12 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, for the Nursery class. |
| Native English and French speaking teachers |
Yes, they are. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and French |
Yes, we do. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French as foreign language from Primary. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Time to time. |
| 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) |
Although we strive to keep our doors always open, we have virtual classroom technologies at the ready. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, sometimes. It depends. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Maximum of 20 minutes per day. |
| Uniform required |
Yes, they are. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, we have interview and entry assesments. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
There will be a written assessment in Math and English. French will be assessed from Primary level. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
It depends on the class. It varies from one year to the next. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, we do. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge English Young Learners |
| Results in these examinations |
100% |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| School bus service available |
No |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
When the need arises, specialized staff is brought in to support children on a case-by-case basis. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Our small classes allows for individualized attention. Students receive tailored learning objectives and challenges to foster their academic growth. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
When the need arises, we help connect parents to the mental health care professionals they need. |
| School start time |
8:45 a. m. |
| School finish time |
3:45 p.m. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
We offer supervised care to students after the school day. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We offer Afterschool Club, Wednesday Club, Holiday Club, and Cooking Club . |
| School provided lunches |
No. |
| Sports activities included |
We have an integrated Physical Education program at our school for all classes. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We have an outdoor courtyard fit for free-form recreation and organized gym classes. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Rainbow school is a nurturing learning community that embraces diversity, enhances collaboration and provides opportunities for individuals to develop their unique potential. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
At Rainbow School we combine innovative pedagogy with an international curriculum to create lessons that allow children to learn at their own pace. In every activity there is balance between structure and free choice. This helps the students develop autonomy in a safe environment where they know they are supported and nurtured. |