ILG School is an IB Candidate School and NGO institution founded and run by parents and teachers with a focus on the development of an independent and happy child, ensuring that all our students ‘love to learn’. We have also engaged in a comprehensive process of review of the service we offer to not only our international body of students (85% of students) but also our local student body that continues to grow within our community. We are proud of the results we achieve with our English language learners through our English Language Acquisition program and recognize that we also need to support our local students to obtain competencies in their native Albanian language. We have incorporated Albanian Language and Literature for native speakers into our curriculum. French continues to be the second language in the Elementary School while in Secondary they can choose between French and German. After-school activities offer further opportunities to join other language classes.
Prishtina Serbia
International Learning GroupDescription
International Learning Group School Mission ILG School is dedicated to a rigorous and high-quality education in Elementary and Secondary divisions for diverse local and international families. Our community strives to provide engaging learning experiences in a caring environment. We develop skills for lifelong learning by fostering inquiry and international mindedness. ILG School is committed to collaborating with families to empower and prepare students for responsible local and global citizenship in an ever-changing world.
- Day school tuition No Information
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Grades for day school
Pre-K/Reception -
9th Grade/Year 10 - Scholarships Available Yes
- Number of Students 160
- Year founded 2004
- Boarding school tuition No Information
- Curricula IB Middle Years, IB Primary Years, US National, Host Country's National, International Early Years, International Middle Years, International Pre-S... More
- Type Co-ed
Accreditations
ILG School is accredited by Cognia! (formerly AdvancED). A non-profit, non-partisan organization whose educational professionals conduct rigorous, on-site external reviews of PreK-12 schools around the world.
Scholarships
25% discount on Secondary School enrolments for 2020-2021.
Curricula
ILG School (International Learning Group) is a candidate school for both the PYP and MYP. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy - a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students.
Admissions Information
Admissions Process
To apply, please complete the application form and submit your application with copies of the following student documents: - Passport /Birth Certificate - Vaccination Record - Health Insurance - Previous School Report Card Upon receipt of your application, the school administration will send confirmation and a payment request for the non-refundable registration fee in order to finalize your child's enrollment.
- First application deadline 21 August 2020
- Students can join after the academic year begins Yes
- Waiting List No
Academics
- Assigns homework Yes
- Use of technology in the classroom Yes
- Language of instruction English
- ELL support Yes
- Teacher/Student ratio 1:18 (In Elementary it is 1:9).
- Gifted and talented student support Yes
- Learning support Yes
- Native English teachers Yes
- Languages taught Albanian, French, German
- Number of teaching staff 35
- Examinations available
Teacher Qualifications
All our teachers are highly qualified and trained for IB PYP and IB MYP.
Homework
ILG School community understands that the completion of assignments outside of the school day are opportunities for “home learning,” rather than “homework”. Therefore, teachers and parents/caregivers collaborate to ensure knowledge and skills are introduced and reinforced in both the school and at home, in order to develop an appreciation of learning throughout life. Parents and caregivers acknowledge that home learning supports and reinforces ideas, content, concepts, and skills introduced at school. Teachers acknowledge that families are the first and primary teachers of students and that collaboration with parents and caregivers is essential to student success during the school year and beyond.
School Life
- Bus service Yes
- Sports teams available Yes
- Pastoral Care Yes
- Do students practice religion at the school No
- School start time 07:45
- School end time 15:00
- Most common nationality American
- Max class size 18
- School provides lunch Yes
- Supervised care before or after school Yes
- Uniform required No
- Access to an educational psychologist Yes
- Student nationalities 27
- Average class size 12
Schools Facilities
Within the three-building campus, we have two libraries, two gyms, two cafeterias, a music room, an art room, a science laboratory, a multimedia/design room, a Lego room, an outside sports area, and a playground. ILG School possesses a wonderful playground where children are able to enjoy nature and outdoor activities such as gardening. LG School has an extensive collection of books housed in two libraries. The Lower School Building Library has board books for our youngest readers, many picture books, and some short chapter books for our early readers. The students have plenty of room to spread out on the carpets and look at or read books of their choice. It is also a perfect place to get comfortable and listen to a story being read aloud. The Upper School Building Library features some picture books, many chapter books, and young adult novels. These books are sorted by genre so that readers can easily find their favorites as well as discover books from different genres. The bright, sunny library is an inviting space to explore and find a book that is just right for each reader. The school environment is clean and safe and each classroom is equipped with air purifier/filter for hazy days.
Bus Service
ILG School has selected Medita Travel Company to provide transport for the ILG students. The service is door to door. You can choose the service both ways, morning and afternoons, or one way only. The buses have 12-15 seats; each student would have one seat with proper seat belts. Parents/Guardians can put or provide their own additional “baby safety seat” if desired. Each bus has one chaperone, which makes sure that every student has his seat belt on and assists students with getting on and off the bus. All drivers and chaperones for ILG School have up-to-date First Aid and CPR training as a part of our extensive ILG safety measures.
School Lunch
ILG School has contracted FRESA to operate the cafeteria who will serve warm nutritious daily lunches to our students. FRESA has the responsibility of preparing and serving healthy, fresh food in the school cafeteria for our students and periodically organizing child-friendly activities related to food, healthy eating, and preparation, as well as lessons by the nutritionist about health benefits of balanced food. Bi-annual surveys are given to students, parents, and teachers to ensure that our vendor is providing quality, healthy meals. Students are also welcome to bring their own lunches. Morning snacks are provided free of charge by the school.
ELL
Our Educational Support Services (ESS) is an integral part of the International Learning Group (ILG) School education program. The ESS team currently comprises the School Counsellor/Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), Literacy Coach, Specialist Math Teacher, and English Language Acquisition (ELA) teachers.
Access to an educational psychologist
Our counselor is a board-certified mental health counselor (NCC) and a certified rehabilitation counselor (CRC). NCCs have voluntarily met high national standards for the practice of counseling. They are competent in skills such as human growth and development, social and cultural foundations, helping relationships, group counseling, career counseling, assessment, research and program evaluation, and professional counseling. The CRC is the premier credential designed specifically for rehabilitation counselors and has advanced education and work experience specific to serving individuals with disabilities.
Extracurricular Activities
There are a variety of educational and creative activities to help our students explore new and unique subjects. All after-school activities are voluntary and students are not required to attend.
University Relations
- University counseling No