How long is the school day?
School starts at 08:45 (High school at 8:40) and ends at 15:36. To view the calendar for school year 2009/2010, click here.
Does my child have to join ISB on a specific date: the beginning of the school year, for example?
No. Provided we have space available, your child can begin school as soon as the admissions process is completed and a place has been offered. The Admissions office will contact you with the specific starting date.
How does my child get to and from school?
Some parents drive their children to school themselves. Most students, however, use our comprehensive school bus service.
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Does ISB run waiting lists?
Yes, when necessary. As an international school, ISB has a continuing changeover of students. This means that, at the time you apply, our classes may be full. In these cases, we open a waiting list for the class concerned.
Is financial aid available towards the cost of tuition fees?
We are able to offer a small number of assisted places each year, subject to specific criteria.
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Is the application fee refundable in any circumstances?
The application fee is a non-refundable payment that enables us to cover the administrative costs of the application process. However, the fee is refunded in the following circumstances: 1) when a student is placed on a 'waiting list' for more than 60 days and subsequently forced to attend an alternative school; 2) when an application for financial assistance is turned down and an application is subsequently withdrawn. Applications will not be processed until the full application fee has been paid.
How long will I have to wait before I know my child has been offered a place at ISB?
Once we have all the necessary documentation that we ask for in our admissions procedure, we are normally able to let you have the decision within ten days. In July and early August this can sometimes take a little longer.
My child has specific learning needs. How do I know whether these will be met?
ISB has a wide range of learning support available. The sooner you can let us have all the relevant information about your child, the sooner we will be able to say whether we can offer an appropriate programme. In most cases, we can.
How will my non-English-speaking child manage in an English-language school?
We have a comprehensive English Language Development (ELD) programme, which will concentrate on "survival English" for the early days at ISB. Many of our children do not speak English when they arrive and our teachers and our other students are skilled in making them feel at home.
Do you have a question that is not covered here? We invite you to contact us and we will do our best to provide you with the information that you need.
