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| Number of students |
150 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
| Most common nationality |
German |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
About 1/3rd of our students are local Students (2021) |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Mostly but not exclusively |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, French |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Computers, laptops, iPads, video and audio resources are an integral part of the programme. All classrooms are equipped with computers and projectors. Class sets of laptops and iPads are available. The school also has a computer laboratory. |
| 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. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support |
| Learning support offered |
ISR has two Learning Support teacher on staff. Limited support can be given to those with learning needs; however, ISR is not able to provide for a child who requires substantial support. The school will assist families in finding appropriate external support where possible. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
ISR has a full time School Counselor on staff, who supports our students on many levels. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
| School start time |
Kindergarten: 9:00
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| School finish time |
Kindergarten: 15:30
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| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
No. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Cooking, band, gardening, computer activities, chess, arts, Model United Nations, International Award, dance, photography. |
| Sports activities included |
Basketball, football, swimming, hiking, |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Media Lab, Art Atelier, Theater with Green Screen, Lounge, Science Labs, Herbal and Vegetable Garden, Outdoor Learning Zone, |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Sports field, playground. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The International School Rheintal serves the educational needs of the international community in the Liechtenstein, St. Gallen and Vorarlberg region. ISR offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme from Kindergarten to Grade 6, the IB Middle Years Programme for Grades 7 to 10 and the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11 and 12. |
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