Quick summary of key school information
All the details about this school in their own words
Number of students |
450 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
Native English speaking teachers |
All teachers are English mother tongue, fully qualified and experienced. |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Italian, French, Spanish |
Average number of students per class |
20 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, IGCSE, A Levels |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
The schools has specialised departments to cater for specific needs such as Literacy Support and EAL (English as an Additional Language).
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Learning support offered |
The Learning Support Department at Southlands School provides supplementary and complementary teaching for students who need additional help to reach their full potential. Support may be on an individual or group basis and may take place inside or outside the classroom. Students may be supported by the EAL (English as an Additional Language) team, the SEN (Special Educational Needs) team, or
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Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
There is no entrance examination, except for the Secondary school. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
Supervised care before/after school |
Breakfast Club begins at 7:30 am. Children are able to have breakfast and are looked after by a member of the teaching staff. Homework Club begins at 3:45 pm and last for an hour. Your children will be under the supervision of a teacher. |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Art club, mini tennis, music, football, theatre laboratory and much more. |
Sports activities included |
Physical education |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Sports facilities at the school |
Football field, games area, gymnasium. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Southlands English School is a long established private independent day school for boys and girls.
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Teaching approach of the school |
The aim of the school is to provide a sound British education. Classes are held entirely in English for all subjects. |