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Number of students |
132 in grades 1 - 12 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
Most common nationality |
Czech |
Ratio of local students to international students |
4:10 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
No |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, German |
Max. number of students per class |
20 |
Average number of students per class |
15 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Students utilize laptops or tablets for daily note taking, assignment tracking and research. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
NA |
External examinations or assessments available |
SAT, ACT, AP tests, SAT subject tests |
Results in these examinations |
NA |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
30 minutes - 1 hour per day |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
90% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
Learning support offered |
We have two full-time school psychologists and all staff receive training in differentiation each academic year. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Through course selection, such as advanced placement courses. |
Student access to education psychologist |
No |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The written evaluation covers English and Mathematics and also includes a personal interview. |
Waiting list |
No |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Registration is always open for good students looking to enter the right school. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
08:30 |
School finish time |
15:30 |
Supervised care before/after school |
No |
School bus service available |
No, we are conveniently located near three large tram stops and the red line metro. |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
There is a vegetarian option available daily |
Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Volleyball, Basketball, Model UN, Drama, SAT Math Practice, Bloom (feminist club), Yearbook club, Anime Club, Pen and paper |
Sports activities included |
Physical Education class, only for those who choose it. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Not at this time but we will organize it with sufficient student interest |
Sports facilities at the school |
We have two indoor gyms and an outdoor facility that includes soccer, sand volleyball and basketball. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Project and theme-based curriculum, focused on the real-life application of skills being taught. Freedom to select the classes of interest while still completing a well-rounded secondary education. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Our students are given the opportunity to learn to both lead and to follow. Public speaking is a key concept and is taught from the first term at the school. All students are shown the various paths to being successful and our staff is there to guide them as they find their interests and develop their skills. |