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Number of students |
50 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
18 |
Most common nationality |
American |
Ratio of local students to international students |
75% local : 25% international |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as a Second Language |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Russian |
Max. number of students per class |
10 |
Average number of students per class |
3-5 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Google classrooms and Zoom 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) |
Yes. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
External examinations or assessments available |
AP, SAT |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. |
Approximate hours of homework given |
45-60 mins homework time for a 90 mins class |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Entry evaluation for students |
No. WIS does not administer an entrance exam. Along with the application, students submit previous scores on standardized tests, transcripts of grades, and letters of recommendation. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
The Priority Application deadline for fall admission is the prior January. Parents/guardians interested in mid-year admission should contact the school to check for availability. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
If there is space and the student meets WIS admissions requirements, students may enroll at any time during the year. |
School start time |
8:30 |
School finish time |
15:15 |
School bus service available |
No |
School provided lunches |
No. There is a wide variety of international restaurants, delis, and grocery stores near the school. Breaks and lunches can be taken off-campus. |
Uniform required |
No |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Woodside International School was founded over 40 years ago for the express purpose of providing world-class education for local and international students learning together. WIS' collaborative, inclusive approach cultivates a compassionate global community one student at a time. |
Teaching approach of the school |
WIS mission is to engage and support all students in becoming socially responsible
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