Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
507 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
50 |
Most common nationality |
British 20%, Spanish 70%, Others 10% |
Ratio of local students to international students |
70% local : 30% international |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Induction English |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French, German, Mandarin |
Average number of students per class |
25 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
KCM currently has 2 ICT Suites. One in the Secondary department and one in the Primary Department. Both with 27 computers. KCM also has a computer in every classrooms with Interactive whiteboard and projector. KCM has 3 iPad Mini’s, one for each department in the school, plus an iPad for each member of staff in early years, which can be used by the staff for updating the children’s on-line Learning journal. |
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 Murcia provides uninterrupted education under any circumstances, by continuously amending and transforming our educational landscape. Our successful hybrid model gives us the agility to deliver in-class learning and/or live online lessons. |
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
Results in these examinations |
2020 2019
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Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Enrolment period open all year round |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
9:15 |
School finish time |
16:30 |
Supervised care before/after school |
Early morning child care service: 8:00 - 9:00 |
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 |
KCM offers many clubs and activities. |
Sports facilities at the school |
- floodlit, synthetic 7-a-side Astroturf football pitch
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
King's College The British School of Murcia is a British school in La Torre Golf Resort offers the English National Curriculum to pupils from the age of 18 months to 18 years (Pre-Nursery – Year 13).
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Teaching approach of the school |
KCM's missions is to sustain and develop an educational environment in which students are able to fulfil their maximum potential, both as individuals and as part of a community. |