Quick summary of key school information
All the details about this school in their own words
| Number of students |
170 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
15 |
| Most common nationality |
American |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1% |
| Max. number of students per class |
18 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Additional support for non-English speaking students. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
German |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
At ISW we are using IPads and Laptops in the classroom. |
| 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) |
During school closure due to COVID ISW is providing lessons via Microsoft TEAMS. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, from Monday through Thursday. No home work on the weekends. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
No more than 30 minutes per day |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Waiting list |
Only when classes are full. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
All students need to attend a trial week before enrolling at ISW. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
ISW is taking enrollments at any time if spaces are available. For the new school year the enrollment process is starting around February. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
ISW is taking enrollments at any time if spaces are available |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge AS / A Levels |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
15:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes. ISW offers before care from 7am to 8 am for an additional charge. After School Care is included in the tuition until 5pm. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Wide range of after school activities. |
| School provided lunches |
ISW is offering a hot lunch program through the caterer Kochwerk. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
ISW is offering a hot lunch program including special meals for students with allergy through the caterer Kochwerk. |
| Sports activities included |
PSPE |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Sports hall |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
ISW has several sports competions during the school year like Athletics Sports Day and Cross Country. |
| Other facilities at the school |
Library, Science lab |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
SBW International School Westpfalz is a coeducational, full-day international school for children aged 4-18 years. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
ISW is a house of learning, where teachers, students and parents work together to engage children in committed and active learning. ISW focuses on the individual potential and the holistic development of your child. |