A. Grade level placement in the Pre-K and Kindergarten is based on the cut-off date (September 1st). In Grade 1-12, placement is determined by both the previous educational experience and age of the student.

A. Maximum class sizes are as follows:

• Pre-K: 19 students, to 1 Teacher and 1 Instructional Assistant
• Grades K-8: 19 students, 1 Teacher
• Grades 9-12: 19 students,

A. ISPS is authorized to offer two of the International Baccalaureate Programmes (Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme). The IB Programmes are the most widely used programmes in international schools worldwide and their use is growing rapidly in many independent and state schools in the United States, United Kingdom and the rest of the world.

The US College Board Advanced Placement Program is offered in grades 11 & 12.

A. A school with a good track record for university applications has a better chance of guiding your children successfully towards university.

In recent years, ISPS students were offered places at Imperial College London, King’s College London, London School of Economics, University of Edinburgh and other UK universities, American University, Cornell University, Northwestern University, Georgetown University, College of William and Mary, University of Southern California, University of British Columbia, McGill University, TBC

A. All students in schools’ wear uniforms. The uniform is for sale at Espree, a local clothing store, located in a shopping mall very close to the school Detailed information will be sent to parents once their child is admitted to the school. The uniform consists of a polo shirt with school emblem with either navy blue shorts (Elementary) or Khaki, pants, or plaid skort (Elementary) of Khaki shirt or Pants depending on age and gender. Physical Education (PE) uniforms are required at all levels. This is a unisex uniform that consists of navy blue knit short and a grey ISPS T-shirt. Elementary students wear their PE uniforms to school on the day they have PE classes. MS and HS students change into their PE uniforms before PE class in the locker room facilities provided.

A. For children, the most difficult part of adjusting to an overseas posting is often the after-school hours. Away from their old friends and activities, afternoons and weekends can be long and lonely at the start. Parents should ask about sports and activities, but be sure to also ask about safety and supervision during these activities.

At ISPS, we participate locally and internationally in most sports, with soccer, volleyball and basketball being the major sports. We take part in tournaments with other international schools in the CAISSA Conference. Model United Nations takes place annually. After-school activities cover everything from the Arts.to Rugby. All activities are supervised. Chaperones accompany all sports trips. Medical facilities are present at all sports tournaments.