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| Number of students |
92 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20 |
| Most common nationality |
Japanese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:1 |
| Max. number of students per class |
10-12 |
| Average number of students per class |
8 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, the school employs support staff, shadows, an occupational therapist, and a speech & language therapist. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Although we currently do not have an ESL program, we offer one-on-one or small group tutoring for students who need support. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
During our Electives day, we have offered a range of foreign languages, from Greek, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, and Dutch. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Students have access to laptops for school work. Every classroom has a screen or projector. English & Math labs involve the use of learning software to track student progress. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
We teach Kindergarten to Grade 8, so the amount of time students need to complete their homework ranges from 0 to 1~1h30m per school day. The typical school day involves a Homework Lab in which students can complete their homework in the presence of a teacher. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, we conduct a Math and English diagnostic assessment to understand where to place the student. Prospective students also must have a trial day during a typical school day to see if the environment suits their needs and wants. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The Math and English diagnostic assessment uses the i-Ready software suite to assess student knowledge in relation to Common Core standards. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Grade 8 students take the PSAT in preparation for high school. Also, the majority of the student body takes the ISA (International Schools' Assessment) yearly. |
| Results in these examinations |
Students typically score at or above average on the PSAT. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
KAIS EMS is a secular school. Although we do not explicitly teach religion, we do cover some of the beliefs that people hold around the world. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Religious or not, we try our best to accommodate all requests from families. |
| School bus service available |
No |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We have a Learning Support Coordinator, School Counselor, School Nurse, support staff (for tutoring and general assistance), and shadows for high-needs students. |
| Learning support offered |
We teach a weekly Communication Skills to all grades in order to practice inter- and intra-personal communication strategies. We also organize 'shadows' who offer one-on-one in-class support to students who requires extra assistance and cannot learn independently. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Students who need challenge opportunities may be placed in a higher level classes, depending on teacher observation, family request, and assessment metrics. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Our school currently does not employ an educational psychologist, but we do offer recommendations for third-party school psychologists. |
| School start time |
Arrival time is from 8:15 to 8:37 a.m., with school officially starting at 8:40 a.m. |
| School finish time |
Our early years program finishes at 3:35 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and at 2:50 p.m. on Wednesdays.
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, we offer a number of after-school activities. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Cinema Club, Robotics. |
| School provided lunches |
No, but we offer the opportunity for families to purchase from a third-party supplier. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No, but our third-party supplier has vegetarian options. |
| Sports activities included |
We have weekly Physical Education classes for every grade, as well as sports electives on Wednesdays. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Open space on the 4F, equipped with a climbing wall, climbing ropes, monkey bars, and ping-pong tables and other sports equipment. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
We currently have a sports team, The Alpacas. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Since opening the school in 2014, we have welcomed students and families from over 20 countries. We are dedicated to providing a unique international learning experience that fosters your child’s natural inclination towards curiosity, self-discovery, personal excellence, and joy. Our school accomplishes this by offering (1) personalized instruction, (2) high academic standards, (3) interdisciplinary, project-based learning, (4) an emphasis on inquiry and experience, and (5) a responsible approach to discipline in which students are encouraged to take responsibility for their actions. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The teaching approach blends both traditional and progressive methods to teach subject matter. Teacher talk time is kept at a minimum, student collaboration and sharing are emphasized, and projects are common (mostly in the afternoon classes). |