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CityAlicante - Costa Blanca
CurriculumBritish
Leaving qualificationsIGCSE and A-Levels
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 2 to 18
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Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications IGCSE and A-Levels
Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 25 students / class
Maximum 25 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
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Yearly fees: from: €5,750
to: €13,400
Address: Glorieta del Reino Unido 5 Alicante 03008, Spain
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Number of students

1130

Number of nationalities represented in the school

40

Most common nationality

78% Spanish; 8% British; 14% from other countries, including China, Russia, United States, Italy, Germany, Denmark, France, Holland and others.

Ratio of local students to international students

78% local : 22% international

Native English speaking teachers

All academic staff teaching the English National Curriculum are qualified British teachers or, in the case of French, native speakers. Those teaching Spanish language, Spanish validation, Bachillerato and Valencian language are qualified native Spanish teachers.

Additional language classes offered by the school

Spanish, French, German, Chinese (optional) and Valencian

Max. number of students per class

25

Average number of students per class

25

Use of technology in the classroom

KCA's computing facilities are constantly expanding and students now benefit from a one-to-one Chromebook programme across the Secondary School, supported by cutting edge technology including 3D Printers, Green Screens, Robotics and Virtual Reality. In Primary learning is extended and supported with Apple iPADS and a variety of ICT trolleys containing laptop computers. Primary school pupils also have access to Chromebooks from Year 5 as part of our transition programme.

This important learning strand is being led by the group´s Director of Digital Learning, supported by Digital Learning coordinators in each school. This will allow KCA to continue pioneer the latest technology for learning within the King’s Group of schools.

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, King’s College Alicante offers uninterrupted learning at all times, by constantly adapting our educational environment. Our trusted educational system affords us the agility to deliver a continuous education no matter the circumstances.

External examinations or assessments available

IGCSE, A Levels

Results in these examinations

2019 A Level Results:

Overall Pass Rate 99.13%
Papers graded A* 25.22%
Papers graded A* – A 43.91%
Papers graded A*- A – B 67.39%

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

No deadline. Enrolment period open all year round

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes

School start time

9:00

School finish time

16:30

Supervised care before/after school

Early club: 7:45 - 8:45.

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, Chinese, chess, ballet, robotics, football, skating, swimming, music

Sports facilities at the school

Pupils have access to excellent sports facilities including: a 7-a-side artificial pitch, basketball and volleyball courts, a football sala pitch, a large Multi-Purpose Hall, tennis courts and an indoor gymnasium.

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

King's College The British School of Alicante located in the outskirts of Alicante, with easy communication to the city by road and by public transport. It is housed in a modern, purpose-built building with state-of-the-art facilities designed for children between the ages of 2 and 18.

Teaching approach of the school

KCA's mission is to provide high quality British education that delivers a transformative learning experience to all pupils.

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