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Nationalities
| Number of students |
678 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Lithuania
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| Most common nationality |
Spanish, British, Polish & Russian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Local students: 51%
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Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes, our teachers are all native speakers |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we have a wonderful LSC department that offers support for English, Spanish & Maths |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, German & Valencian |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, we have assistants in EYFS & Primary |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Chrome Books, 3D Printers and clever boards touch screen |
| 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 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels, Cambridge and Edexcel for English.
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| Results in these examinations |
In 2023 100 % of our A Level students passed and 98 % of our GCSE students passed. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, but no too much and always topics based |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
1 hour per day |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
In 2023 all of the International students entered their first choice university outside of Spain and in Spain. |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, we have a specific SLN department. |
| Learning support offered |
We have a Learning Support Centre wich addresses the needs of children who have gaps in their learning. They work in a reduced groups (maximum 8) for Maths and English. Ana, our school psychologist, carries out internal assesments and works closely with teachers and external specialists (psychologists, neorologist,...). We do differentiation in class to adapt the work for their level and needs. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
To meet the needs of more able children, teachers differentiate teaching and learning to ensure children are provided with challenging learning activities. These children are provided with 'Mastery' level work to deepen knowledge, understanding and skills. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, students have provided access to an educational psychologist who supports everyone and each one of them within their day to day school routine, through their admissions process. At Elian's we assess and support our students with any difficult in their learning process and in their emotional development. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes for children aged 7 or more. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
English and Maths (and maybe Spanish). |
| Waiting list |
Yes, in some year groups. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We have no deadline, this depends on places being available. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, we welcome students anytime of the academic year. |
School day
| School start time |
8.45 a.m. |
| School finish time |
4.10 p.m. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Free extended hours from 8:00 to 8:45 and 16.10 to 17:00. |
| School bus service available |
Yes, we have bus routes to Calpe (North of Alicante and Alicante beaches area - Campello and San Juan beach). |
| School provided lunches |
Yes. We provide healty food as a day to day basis which is cooked in school (no Catering). |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, we privide alternative options like vegan or gluten free and different nationalities as well like Halal. |
| Uniform required |
Yes. This is bought through an online boutique. |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities. You can see all the offer here: https://lanucia.colegiosiep.es/ |
| Sports activities included |
Invasion games like:
Netwall games
Athletics Dance Gymnastics Outdoor adventurous activities
Aquatics
Batting and Fielding games
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| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, at Elian's we have sports tournaments within school (football, table tennis,etc.).
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Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
We have an open library, 4 science labs, ICT lab, DT lab. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
State-of-the-art 4G football pitch, , 2 full-size tennis courts, basketball court, outdoor swimming pool, beach volley pitch and various trails and tracks for outdoor adventurous activities on the school's doorstep. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Elian’s British School La Nucía opened in September 2002 and is part of the well-established IEP Group. Students are able to join pre-school as soon as they can walk and follow a bilingual programme until the age of three, at which point they follow the English and Spanish National Curriculum. Once they graduate they will have the possibilitiy to go to either to a Spanish or International University on equal terms. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
EBSLN promotes the talent of each student and encourage the growth of their self-esteem, according to their personalities and needs on a topics-based routine. |