English International School

A PROFILE OF THE SCHOOL
Orbital Education (UK) is pleased to announce the opening of the English International School on Monday 4th September 2006. The English International School, is an independent day school, owned and managed by the Orbital Education (UK), for boys and girls from 3 - 18 years of age. Initially, there will be classes for children from 3 to 14 years
The Curriculum and Educational Environment.
The curriculum is based on the English National Curriculum adapted to meet the needs of the expatriate population. Essentially this means that in addition to the core curriculum, there is the opportunity for the pupils to study additional languages and to learn about the Culture, History and Geography of Russia. Eventually pupils will be prepared for the Cambridge University Schools International General Certificate of Secondary Education and either the Cambridge University Schools Advanced Level Examinations or the International Baccalaureate, leading to British and International university entrance .
The School offers a specialist EAL programme, both for beginners and intermediate
stage pupils, which allows these pupils to integrate swiftly into the mainstream classes. In the current buildings pupils are taught in classes with a maximum of 18 pupils. There are 180 pupil days per year, divided into three terms of approximately 12 weeks in length.
The school day begins at 8.30 am and lessons finish at 3.50pm. There will be an
Extended Enriched Day programme from 2.15 pm - 3.50 pm for all pupils in years 3 - 9.
The school is accommodated in a completely refurbished school designed by western architects and having all the design features of a modern British school. It is situated within a quality residential area in with easy access to the centre of Moscow. This residential development provides a secure environment and has good quality air. The educational environment and the educational equipment and resources are of the highest quality.
There is additional space for sports facilities on site.
There are specialist Science and Information Technology laboratories as well as specialist Art and Music facilities. There are dining facilities and an Assembly Hall.
A special feature of the programme is the high profile given to Information Technology within the curriculum both in a teaching situation and within the Library and Resources Centre. There are safe and spacious areas for the pupils to play at break and at lunchtime. In short it is an ideal school environment for your children.
Teaching Staff and Teaching Quality
The School employs only qualified teaching staff with British or equivalent professional teaching qualifications. Most already have successful teaching experience in other international schools and are aware of, and sympathetic to, the needs of expatriate children.
The teachers are supported by a highly qualified and experienced Headmaster
and by a team of Teacher Assistants and other ancillary staff. It is Orbital Education's
policy to invest strongly in the quality of the teaching staff and to ensure that the quality of education is of the highest standard. To this end the Orbital Education
Development Officer, who has lead responsibility for the School, is actively involved in
the management of the school. The Headmaster is directly responsible to the Education Development Officer who in turn regularly reports to the Directors. Schools within Orbital Education benefit form the financial strength of the UK company, which is particularly important for the future development of the school. Please note that there is no Capital Levy charged over and above the tuition fees.
Parental Involvement.
The English International School welcomes parental involvement in the education of the pupils. Education is a partnership between the parents and the teachers. The teachers are required to report regularly to the parents about their child's performance - both orally and in written reports. There is also opportunity for parents to meet with the teachers to discuss academic and social matters. The school expects the highest academic and social standards from its pupils. Accordingly there is a code of behaviour and disciplinary procedures to support it. Homework is regular and has high importance. There is a school uniform policy.
Parents are also very welcome at social events organised by the School.
For further information, educational advice and interviews please do not hesitate to contact:
Trevor Wilson or Dino Vikas
Interim Headmaster Admissions Officer
ENGLISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, MOSCOW
111396, Moscow, Zeleny Prospect, 66-a
Tel.: +7 (495) 775 69 49, Fax: +7 (495) 775 69 59
website: www.EnglishEdMoscow.com
e-mail: dino@EnglishEdMoscow.com