Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
40 |
| Most common nationality |
Czech |
| Native English and Czech speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Czech |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
The school is an Apple school. Students have individual devices, classrooms are equipped with multimedia facilities. |
| 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 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge IGCSE and Maturita. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
1 hour per core subject |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We have a student support team to support students who have additional needs (i.e. SEN, Gifted and Talented, or ESL) |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
An enrichment programme and engaging, open ended learning |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
CAT 4 test, psychologist evaluation, and an interview |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
August 15th |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, with conditions |
| School start time |
0845 |
| School finish time |
1600 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
No, public transport is excellent |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Art, Debating, Science, Language, Study Support, Sports |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, study zone, science labs, computer facilities, outdoor space |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor field, indoor gym |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
A balanced curriculum
Combined Czech and International Curriculum
|
| Teaching approach of the school |
Active learning, student centred, a variety of assessment styles. |
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