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| Number of students |
1100 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
70 |
| Most common nationality |
UK |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
N/A |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Only in the Primary School. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
No |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Japanese, Spanish, Chinese, French |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
via ICT lessons, Computer Science, iPads, Laptops |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on each yeargroup |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
We ask for previous reports. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
N/A |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We have rolling admissions. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
90% |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Common Entrance, UCAS forms, IGCSEs, A Level |
| Results in these examinations |
N/A |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
N/A |
| School bus service available |
No, only an intra school bus between campuses. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We have an SEN Coordinator. |
| Learning support offered |
IEPs |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
N/A |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| School start time |
8.30am |
| School finish time |
3.30pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
After school clubs only. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Please see website: http://www.bst.ac.jp/school-life/clubs/ |
| School provided lunches |
There is an external lunch provider at our Showa Campus (Years 4-13) |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming, Volleyball, Athletics, Football, Triathlon - http://www.bst.ac.jp/school-life/sport/sport-home/ |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Athletics track, swimming pool, indoor gymnasiums |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
BRITISH LEARNER - Balanced, Resilient, Inquisitive, Thoughtful, Independent, Self-assured and Honest |
| Teaching approach of the school |
EXCELLENT RATING via ISI Report 2014 - http://www.bst.ac.jp/why-bst/inspection-reports/ |