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| Number of students |
500 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
41 |
| Most common nationality |
It remains mixed. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Around 25 % |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
17 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
German and Spanish |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Through the use of interactive whiteboards, iPads and stationary computers. |
| 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 teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the age group. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Depending on the age group |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes - informal interview with the youngest children and tests for the older ones. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
A Baseline task in Maths and English. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
None |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Almost 100% |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge Checkpoint, iGCSE, IB exams. |
| Results in these examinations |
Above average |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
The students can choose between religion and ethics, or none of the above. |
| School bus service available |
We use an external transportation service. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Not at the moment. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Individual support, Career Advisor assistance. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:20; 8.30 am |
| School finish time |
3:30 PM in Primary; in Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary - 4:15 PM at latest |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Chess, Mental Arithmetics, Robotics, Coding, Kick-boxing, Judo, Dance, Instrumental Music |
| School provided lunches |
Yes - catering |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
PE curriculum |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Internal gym and outdoor sports fields. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Thames British School is a leading International school in Warsaw. We provide high quality education following the Cambridge International School Programme and IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma Programme and offer the full complement of education from the ages of 2.5 to 18 years old. We are fully accredited to deliver the Cambridge Curriculum and has been authorised to deliver the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
A thematic learning approach through a half-termly learning cycle. |