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| Number of students |
1600 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
55 |
| Most common nationality |
American |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
We are an International School and subject to government guidelines |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes we have ELL support |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
English, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, French. We also have a Mother Tongue program and we support students who do the bilingual IB Diploma |
| Max. number of students per class |
It depends on the section and the grade level. 15 students maximum in Early years to 22 maximum in High School. |
| Average number of students per class |
It depends on the section and subject. |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
School-owned IPad program in Elementary School. 1:1 program in Middle School and up |
| 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? |
While built on Christian ethos, SFS welcomes students from all faith or non-faith backgrounds. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
SFS supports students from all faith or non-faith backgrounds. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
The IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
N/a |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It depends on the section. From 20 minutes in Grade 1 to the needs of the Diploma Programme. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
98% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We have extensive Student Support Services including language support, learning support, social-emotional counseling, a full-time psychologist and speech and language pathology. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Our school is academically rigorous and every level is supported |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes - we have our own Educational Psychologist on campus |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Check all details with Admissions |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Check all details with Admissions |
| Waiting list |
It is advised to apply as early as possible as all grade levels have waiting lists. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We are on rolling enrollment basis. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Depends on availability |
| School start time |
8.00am |
| School finish time |
3.10pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
We have an extensive after school program |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes - we have multiple cafeterias |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
We have a dress code, except in High School |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Many clubs and activities as part of SWEP (School-wide Extracurricular Program). We offer over 100 different activities for all grade levels. |
| Sports activities included |
Many and varied, including swimming, football, tennis and golf. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes - soccer, cross country, volleyball, basketball, swimming, tennis, badminton, ping pong, wrestling, golf, cheerleading. |
| Facilities at the school |
Multiple libraries, multiple theaters, multiple science labs, multiple design labs |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Soccer pitch, swimming pool, gyms, basketball and volleyball courts, bouldering, dance, yoga, weights rooms, golf indoor facility, and much more |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
As one of the longest establish International School in the world, SFS's mission is built around: Opportunity, Achievement, Impact
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| Teaching approach of the school |
We support, challenge and inspire whatever the level, interest and ability of the student. We are an inclusive school with a robust teaching program offering the the International Baccalaureate (PK2- G12) and English National Curriculum (Foundation-Y6). Our teachers are experienced professionals hired from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, China, Korea and more. |
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