Quick Facts

Founded : 1997 - Amalgamation of former American High School, American Elementary School and British High School.

Enrollment for 2007-08 : ca 520 students, ranging from 3 to 19 years, from 60 different countries. Four largest groups Germans 25%, North Americans 17%, UK 7%, Italy, Korea, Netherlands 3%.

Curriculum : IB World School, currently one of only 145 world wide authorised to run the Primary Years (PYP) Middle Years (MYP) and Diploma (DYP) Programmes. Full accreditation granted by Council of International Schools and New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Technology : Computers and internet resources in every classroom. 170 computers with an increasing laptop programme. A dual PC and Apple platform, that is moving to Apple technology to support learning.

Faculty : 58 teachers and 9 teacher assistants from 16 countries.

Class size : Average 18 students.

Student/teacher ratio : 8.2 to 1.

University Advising : Counsellor for students bound for colleges /universities worldwide.

Counsellor : Counsellor to support students' social and emotional needs.

Extra-curricular activities : Competitive sports, drama, vocal and instrumental music, student councils, Model United Nations, mathematics teams, computer clubs etc...

School publications : "Waves", BIS Yearbook.