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| Number of students |
1200 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
50 |
| Most common nationality |
British |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:3 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as a Foreign Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French, German, Valencian |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
17 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Interactive whiteboards in all classrooms, computers and tablets for students. |
| 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. Students can follow and participate in lessons remotely via Google Classroom. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels, EVAU |
| Results in these examinations |
A Levels: 99% pass rate, 49% of grades are A/A* |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
30 minutes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
98% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Special educational needs provisions and support |
| Learning support offered |
Psycho-pedagogical specialist staff |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Yes |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Student academic reports and any special needs are considered by the school's senior academic staff |
| Waiting list |
Yes, in some year groups |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no deadline. We accept students all year round. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
9:00 |
| School finish time |
16:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| 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 |
Karate, swimming, Harry Potter crafts club, art, Spanish drama, traditional Spanish dancing, active spelling, eco warriors, musical theatre, lamda, drawing, freaky Friday science club, Friday fun, chess, little games club, gardening and environment club, volleyball, photography, book club, experimental physics club, water polo, creative cooking, the decomposers, young entrepreneurs, robotics, boxing |
| Sports activities included |
Basketball, football, swimming, volleyball, badminton |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Music rooms,, art room, design and photography room, recording studio, science labs, food technology rooms, theatre, library |
| Sports facilities at the school |
- two heated indoor swimming pools
|
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
From Grade 8 (13 years of age). |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
The boarding facility comprises of a large traditional farmhouse which has been tastefully decorated, furnished and provides 3 separate independent areas. These include two comfortable commons rooms, one main dining hall and kitchen. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Lady Elizabeth School provides an exciting, international environment for pupils to learn and mature into confident and independent people. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
LES values, develops and supports every pupil's academic ability, nurturing excellence at the highest levels and guiding those who find work a little harder. Around this is a programme of activities and life beyond the classroom that offers a wide range of opportunities in sport, music, drama and the creative arts as well as in the essential qualities of leadership and responsibility. |
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