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| Number of students |
700 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
| Most common nationality |
Costa Rican |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
70% 30% |
| Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
Not all, most are proficient bilingual Costa Ricans and we have some native speakers also. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
English and Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
15-20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have screens in all classrooms and many large touch screens which are used as electronic whiteboards all around the school, we have computers for in-class usage, two computer rooms and all students in upper primary and secondary are expected to being their own device. we dont use elctronic notebooks as we believe students should use hand written nots for all subjects in conjunction with technology |
| 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) |
We are fully set up for on line learning and we use the google platform. We use google classroom for all documents used in teaching also so students have access to them . |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We are a catholic school and we train our students to go through first communion and confirmation. We have daily prayers, a monthly whole school mass for all students , a small chapel and a chaplin. At IB level our students can study word religion. many lessons atart wiht a prayer. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Everyone is welcome but we ask that students attend school mass even if they are not catholic or cristian as it provides a space for meditation. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
The tracking of all our students from Red Ladybugs (Prepa) to Eagles ( 11th grade) three times per year using an international test in English, math and science ( MAP). From this we can see progress and make plans for improvement for each child.
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| Results in these examinations |
Our students do well but we are focusing on reading comprehension currently to raise theses levels our IB results are consistently high. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes we assign homework and this increases as students go up through the levels. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
In primary - 30 minutes
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| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We have a counselling guidance and support department for students with special needs |
| Learning support offered |
We monitor and design special learning arrangements for each child if necessary, offer couselling with our psychologists and psychopedagogists. We have a withdrawal room for students who need a quieter space at times during the day - this is not used heavily but helps with some students |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We have an elite athlete, academic and performer program, currenely over 60 students are enrolled in this. This involves special scheduling for the able and gifted athetes academics and pefomrers in the school. studetns come to International St Jude for this program. we are an athlete friendly school ( world academy of sport accreditation ) and we have a coordinator of gifted and talented full time. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes at all times - we have three . We also have 2 psycho pedagogists. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
We carry out the MAP test ( measurs of Academic Progress) |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The test is in english maths and science and is carried out on line |
| Waiting list |
In some levels yes - particularly preschool and some secondary levels |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We prefer before 15 August or 15 January but after that we also accept thougout the year |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7.00 secondary
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| School finish time |
2.40 secondary
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes before and after school up to 4.30/ 5.00 |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Not ususally altough we are a nut free school. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Acrobatics with fabric
Plus all school selections and training for basketball, football, swimming etc. |
| Sports activities included |
Basketball, football, swimming , gymnastics, athltics, baseball. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes many we attendas many sports festivals as we can adn we tend to do very well |
| Facilities at the school |
Many beautiful classrooms, huge USA style library, play areas with climbing equipment, a botanical garden and small farm, science labs, gymnasium with theatre stage and seating, terraces and views. shaded areas, cafeteria |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Large Gymnasium, football pitch, half size olypmic swimming pool , basket ball courts, running areas. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We are an international catholic school, which is inclusive but which pushes students to excellence, in other words doing your best every day. The school is known for its happy learning atmopshere and pleasant environment but also for its academic excellence and success. We have very clear values : excllence, sustainability , kindness , integrity and faith. These are applied daily. Our students are also known for their kindness and good etiquette. Our graduates truly shine in the outside world. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We monitor teaching and learning regularly and expect all our teachers to reach a high standard of teaching using the constructivist mehtodology and the best international teaching standards and strategies. |
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