FAQ

Secondary school hours:
Every day from 8:10 am to 3:30 pm

Primary school hours:
Monday,Tuesday,Thursday, Friday from 8:10 am to 3:30 pm
Wednesdays from 8:10 am to 12:10 pm

Our school accepts students at any time of the year, depending on places left in the requested grade. Do not hesitate to fill out an enquiry form and we will get back to you within 24 hours.

Thanks to small class sizes, a strong differentiation system and language support,  students can join Montgomery International School with little or no knowledge of English up until MYP5 (Grade 10). These measures are designed to ensure that students quickly develop a functional proficiency in English.

In Primary (Grades 1-5), some children start with no prior knowledge of English or French. Differentiation is used to support students' language development across different levels. In English, MIS offers extra language support lessons in smaller groups, and/or direct support within the classroom.

Language is explicitly taught in the language classes through a variety of engaging methods, linked to the unit of inquiry/a broader topic of interest. In social studies and science classes, students can apply their language learning to other academic contexts in English in the anglophone programme, or French in the bilingual programme. Students in both programmes have further opportunities to apply their language skills in a variety of subjects (e.g. art in French, theatre in English) and experiences (e.g. field trips in English, French, or a mix of the two).

In MYP (Grades 6 to 10), small class sizes facilitate effective differentiation, enabling various phases of language learning to occur simultaneously. For beginners and those still acquiring French language skills, the curriculum includes French as Language Acquisition. Supervised Studies is also available after school, allowing students to receive additional support in languages or any other subjects they may need help with.

Additionally, Montgomery International School has implemented a cross age tutoring system where older students assist their peers with their language skills when needed.

Yes! Our Learning Support programme is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of diverse learners, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where every student can thrive. Through personalized strategies, targeted interventions, and collaboration with teachers and families, the programme ensures that students with varied learning profiles have access to the tools and resources they need to succeed. From enhancing academic skills to building confidence and independence, Learning Support empowers students to reach their full potential while celebrating the value of individuality and diversity within our school community.

In Primary, formative and summative assessments are used to evaluate student learning, with formative assessments focusing on ongoing progress and summative assessments reflecting final outcomes.  Clear guidelines for tasks and assessments are provided to ensure consistency and clarity. Differentiation is implemented to accommodate both native and non-native speakers, ensuring that all students have equal opportunities to succeed.  PYP 5 students will have an exam week in June to help prepare them for a smoother transition into Secondary school.

There are two report cards issued each year—one in January and another in June. Additionally, two parent-teacher conferences are scheduled, one in October and the other in April, to discuss student progress.

Teachers and school leadership are always available via email to address any concerns or questions. The assessment descriptors used to evaluate student performance include: EE (Exceeds Expectations), ME (Meets Expectations), AE (Approaches Expectations), and BE (Below Expectations).

In the Middle Years Programme (from 11 to 16 years old), assessments are evaluated on a scale from 1 to 8, based on specific criteria related to each subject. At the end of the year, students receive a final grade out of 7, which reflects their achievement across all criteria for the course. 

Regular summative and formative assessments are conducted to support student learning.

Formative tasks are designed to build the necessary skills and understanding required to complete the summative tasks successfully.

Feedback on tasks is accessible to both parents and students through the ManageBac grade book. Additionally, there are two exam sessions each year, one in December and another in June.

ManageBac serves as our primary platform for communicating homework and grades. Teachers and school leadership are always available via email to address any concerns or questions.

During the two years of the IB Diploma Programme, students will be regularly assessed through both formative and summative exams. Each subject is graded on a scale from 1 to 7, with 7 being the highest. In DP1 (Grade 11), students will take two series of exams: one in December and another in June. These exams are designed to simulate the conditions of the actual IB exams to help prepare students effectively.

In DP2 (Grade 12), students will take Mock exams typically held in late February or early March, marking the beginning of their revision period. The IB final external exams typically take place in May.

In addition to subjects, students have to complete the IB's core elements:  the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and CAS (Creativity, Activity and Service). To know more about the IB Core Elements, please visit our IB Diploma Programme page. 

Grades in the IB Diploma Programme are based on a combination of internal assessments and external exams. At MIS, teachers plan the internal assessments, Extended Essay, and TOK essay to be evenly distributed over the two years, ensuring that students aren't rushed to complete their assessments before the exams.

To know more about how the IB Diploma is evaluated, please refer to: Understanding the International Baccalaureate.

PYP 1-3 (Grade 1-3) : Students are not required to bring their own devices. However, for specific subjects or activities, students may use school provided devices to participate in interactive or digital learning experiences.

PYP 4-5 (Grade 4-5): Students need a personal laptop or tablet. Devices should have an Azerty or Qwerty keyboard. Since we utilise Google Workspace, we recommend that tablets have Google Slides and Google Docs downloaded.

In the classroom, students are expected to use their devices only when instructed by the teacher. Devices should be closed and put away when not needed and they are to be used strictly for specific projects or activities. 

Network Access
All devices must be connected to the school's Wi-Fi network during the day. Personal data plans are not allowed to ensure a safe and secure online environment

Prohibited activities
Students are not allowed to use their devices for gaming or social media during school hours. Additionally, no authorised apps, games, or media should be downloaded while on the school's network.

In our secondary school, we embrace a balanced and intentional approach to screen use. All students are required to bring laptops, which are integrated into learning at the teacher’s discretion. Laptops are only used when they add value to the lesson or unit, helping to develop specific, relevant skills such as research, collaboration, and academic tasks. For example, students do not take notes on their laptops, as we encourage them to engage more deeply with offline learning methods.

To foster mindfulness around digital engagement, we implement designated laptop-free weeks, encouraging students to develop healthy screen habits and engage more with offline resources.

Students with inclusive arrangements are permitted to use their laptops as needed to support their learning and accommodate their specific needs.

Our students come from diverse backgrounds and various educational systems around the world, and grade placement can be confusing to parents. We carefully consider each student’s age, abilities, language skills, and educational background to ensure the best possible fit. For more information, please see our Equivalency of Grades webpage.

We provide a  school transport service to and from our students’ home in the mornings and/or afternoons in collaboration with the transport company INFINITIES. This "door to door" service guarantees personalized and safe transportation for children from the age of 6 and within a radius of 15 km of the school.

For more information, please contact INFINITIES

• Email: infinities.solutions@gmail.com
• Phone number: +32 (0) 479 49 09 41

We provide a hot lunch service for all primary and MYP 1-3 students (grades 1 to 8). Students are also welcome to bring their own lunches and use one of our microwaves to warm them. The hot lunch program is available daily, except on Wednesdays.

From the age of 14,  students are allowed to go outside the school grounds for lunch with parental approval. We are within walking distance to cafés and delis.

We do not have a school uniform. However, we value professional attire at school. We therefore expect all students to dress appropriately. We send all our enrolled families an updated copy of our dress code prior to their start date.

Students are required to wear the MIS jersey and sweatshirt for sports, which will be provided to them at the start of the year.