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Nationalities
| Number of students |
110 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
14 |
| Most common nationality |
USA |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
All students in grades 1-8, who speak a home language other than English, are tested upon entry with the Kindergarten WAPT or the WIDA Screener, depending on grade level and number of semesters of school attended. The test will assessthe English language proficiency of each student and provide the admissions and ELL team with an understanding of where the students are regarding their language acquisition.
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| Additional language classes offered by the school |
ELL Program (English Language Learning) |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
12 (Grades 1-4) / 15 (Grade 5) / 20 (Grades 6-8) |
| Average number of students per class |
12 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Grade 1 & Grade 2 |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
iPads |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Seventh-day Adventist |
Academics
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, we have learning support teachers. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
English placement test (WIDA test) |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Interview with parents and the student. |
| Waiting list |
Yes. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Start accepting Grade 1 applications on Dec. 1 prior to the targeting school year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
If there's available spots in the grade level, they may do so. |
School day
| School start time |
8:00 am |
| School finish time |
3:30 pm (Monday - Thursday) / 2:20 pm (Friday) |
| Supervised care before/after school |
30 minutes. |
| School bus service available |
Yes, door-to-door pick-up bus service in most Taipei City area. |
| School provided lunches |
Vegetarian lunch. |
| Uniform required |
No. Blue T-shirts will be given to students. Students will be expected to wear these during school field trips. |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Vary from different years. Pathfinder, Adventurer club, sports club, cooking class, etc. |