Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
50 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
12 |
| Most common nationality |
100% International with pupils who are British, Spanish, Russian, Dutch, Ukrainian, Swedish, Polish, Belgium, New Zealanders, Canadian and French. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Our pupils are all local to the school. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish
|
| Max. number of students per class |
16 |
| Average number of students per class |
12 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, if needed |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Technology is used to enhance learning using a cross-currciular approach, for example using it as a research tool, or to design creative work. |
| 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, if needed |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Pupils will have the opportunity to take Cambridge examinations and GCSEs. |
| Results in these examinations |
None |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
30 minutes to 1 hour each week |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Our pupils are not yet of an age to apply to higher education. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We have individualised learning plans in place to support pupils with additional learning needs. |
| Learning support offered |
Personalised learning through small support groups, a high Teacher to pupil ratio and personalised plans to adapt learning to the needs of each pupil. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
As part of VIBS' commitment to personalised learning, VIBS will discover any gifts and talents that its pupils have and will nurture those talents through differentiation, continuous challenge and unique opportunities. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We have a recommendation |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Interview with optional child-friendly tests. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Throughout the year |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
9:00 |
| School finish time |
15:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
We have extra curricular activities on site |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Gymnastics, sport, science, art, ICT, languages, choir, dance. |
| Sports activities included |
Paddle boarding, netball, football, gymnastics, long board skating and various other activities |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Not yet |
| Facilities at the school |
Spacious classrooms, garden, technology and science areas, dedicated space for performing arts, study room, ICT suite, lab. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Sport court |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Victorious International British School is an international British private school in Altea, Alicante. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
VIBS' mission is to create an inspirational world where children are happy, empowered and can grow in confidence. Together VIBS will achieve success, with a strong focus on excellent academics taught through the British Curriculum, as well as a holistic approach including aspects of the Montessori method. Children will learn through an enriched environment of Technology, Outdoor Learning, real experiences and the Performing Arts. With wellbeing and meaningful working relationships at the forefront of our school, personalised learning is a major priority. VIBS will always endeavour to prepare our pupils with knowledge and skills so they can thrive in the extraordinary future they will face. |
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