Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
680 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
More than 20 |
Most common nationality |
Spanish |
Ratio of local students to international students |
20% |
Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
The School is bilingual Spanish / English and it offers French in the curriculum from the age of 9 and Chinese and German as Extracurricular languages |
Max. number of students per class |
25 |
Average number of students per class |
20 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Currently students in Infants and Primary Education have the iPad as an educational tool in the classroom. From Year 5 Primary to Year 4 ESO, students are immersed in the iPad 1: 1 Project, they have their own iPad to carry out all their school work. All this through digital books, educational platforms and resources that the centre makes available to students. In addition, the centre has opted for the incorporation of programming and robotics from the earliest ages. Infants students and the first elementary courses have several Bee-bot Robot packs with which they start in the world of robotics. From Year 3 onwards, students have 2 hours per week to work on programming (Scratch, Code.org, Swift), robotics (LEGO) and 3D design within the classroom. |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes. All our students can follow the lessons from home following the exact time table that the school provides |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
It is optional. Mostly Catholic but they are introduced to all religions. |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
They can choose between Religion or Values |
External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma
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Results in these examinations |
IB Diploma: Excellent results above the media |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
No |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Students only have to revise the work done in class or update those activities they had no time to finish during the class period |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
There are teacher assistants in the first years and teachers of different areas to support those students who have special needs during the school hors. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
They have all the support they need from their teachers. Teachers are always willing to help and provide all the information the students require, with a special emphasis on the personal growth of the student. Personalized education. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Personal interview |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The admission process is done through a personal interview. The requirements for admission involve sending the documents listed below and a personal interview.
Educational reports.
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Waiting list |
In most years |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
The admission is open all year through if there are vacancies for the year required |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
9 am |
School finish time |
4 pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes. From 8 am to 5.30 pm |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Judo, robotics, gymnastics, football, sports, dance, basketball, skating, Bright Minds, table tennis, French, swimming |
Sports activities included |
3 hours of physical activity a week |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes: Football, Basketball, Table Tennis, Rhythm Gymnastics, Judo, Robotics |
Facilities at the school |
Library, Theater Hall, Science Labs (Biology, and Chemistry), Two Mac Rooms |
Sports facilities at the school |
Sports hall and Gym |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Eiris International School, became part of the SEK International Institution in 1992. EIRIS is located on the hill of Eirís, with easy access to the city. It has excellent communications and an infrastructure of trained personnel to provide high quality learning. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Our mission is to provide innovative education, through a personalized approach and an international focus, with a special emphasis on the personal growth of students. Our mission statement is comprised of the following concepts: Our mission statement is a proposal to stipulate, in specific activities, the aim of education, which is one of the basic rights of all humans, according to the United Nations (and other international organizations) and appears in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. Education must provide the means for each student to attain their best results and realize their full potential. Every student is special and unique, as is their potential and what they can achieve throughout their lifetimes. This Mission Statement contains three vital elements: The definition of character will be reinforced to each student in their search for their own identity.
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