Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
250 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
14 |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
80% are from Andorra or Spain, and 20% from other nations worldwide |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French, Catalan |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, IGCSE |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
This depends on the age of the student. As a general rule, in Early Years children will start to bring home reading and number homework during Reception. In Lower Primary children will be expected to read regularly at home (English and Spanish), they will have weekly spelling words to learn and will be set some basic maths homework, much of the homework will be set using online resources. In Upper Primary pupils are expected to read regularly (English and Spanish), they will have weekly spelling words to learn and will be set maths and Spanish homework. Much of the homework is linked to the English National Curriculum, and will be set using online resources. On occasion children will also be set project homework linked to the topics being studied. In Secondary, students are set purposeful, relevant homework tasks on a regular basis. In Years 7-9 pupils should expect to be doing no more than ½ hour – 1 hour of homework a night. In Years 10 and 11 the amount of homework would increase to 1 – 1-½ hours. In Years 12 and 13 students must take much more responsibility for their own learning and should expect, as a minimum, to be studying 6 to 8 hours a week per subject. If homework is not set they should use the time to review past content or read around their subject. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Special Educational Needs |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
| School start time |
9:00 |
| School finish time |
16:15 for Primary and 16:30 for Secondary. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
An extensive program of after school activities are planned every term to truly enrich and extend the curriculum for every student. Activities range from sports to board games, cooking to additional language lessons, and offer a fantastic opportunity to experience new things whilst encouraging them to mix with other students around the school and work with different coaches and teachers. |
| Sports activities included |
The BCA ski programme runs through January, February and March each year. |
| Facilities at the school |
Science laboratory, art and design room, ICT room, dining hall. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Sports hall, playground, sports pitch. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The British College of Andorra provides opportunities for all its students to achieve academic, artistic and sporting excellence, lasting physical, spiritual and mental health and to be inspired to accomplish personal and professional success in the 21st century. |
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