Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
180 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
40 |
| Most common nationality |
Khmer |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
35% |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese, French, Khmer |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have a "Bring Your Own Device" Policy, where students bring their own electronic device for use on research and assignments. We also have an ICT suite and Makerspace class. |
| 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) |
Yes, Google Classroom. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No, we are fully inclusive for all religions, but we do not actively promote religion. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Students completed 6 weekly Summative Assessments, in accordance with IB guidelines. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, there are homework tasks assigned, but we do not overwhelm our students with large amounts of it. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
1 hour per day. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Where appropriate, we hire specialist assistants for students with additional needs. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
The IB program is fully differentiated to accommodate the needs of each student. If a student is struggling with the difficulty of a task, they will get easier tasks next time, and if the student is exceptionally gifted, they will be given more challenging tasks. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
There is a brief and informal meeting with all parties, but there is no formal assessment. |
| Waiting list |
No. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no set deadline, but we encourage day 1 enrollment on August 1st. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
| School start time |
7:30 |
| School finish time |
16:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes. |
| School bus service available |
No. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Vegetarian menu. |
| Uniform required |
No. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Taekwondo, Yoga, Swimming, Music, Art, STEM class, French, Khmer, English, Ballet, Badminton, Gymnastic |
| Sports activities included |
Football, Basketball, Yoga, Gymnastics, CrossFit, etc. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, swimming team |
| Facilities at the school |
We have a library, a yoga studio, an art studio, a swimming pool, STEM lab, ICT room, Makerspace etc. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We have a swimming pool to teach the students to learn how to swim, and we have sports facilities. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Giving Tree International School (TGTIS) embodies the principles of the International Baccalaureate (IB), an organisation which has granted us full authorisation to deliver their Primary Years Program (PYP). We are proud to have a large student base of over 25 nationalities, and we provide an inclusive program that is 100% committed to providing an outstanding international education for an affordable price. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We use a combination of inquiry-based learning methodology, and direct instruction, to ensure that our students receive a modern international education, while also acquiring all of the necessary linguistic, mathematic, and scientific knowledge to ensure their future success. |
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