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School details
| Number of students |
150 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
+25 |
| Most common nationality |
American, Russian, British, Chinese and Spanish |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
60% international students, 40% local students. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
We have a provision called "Welcome Room"/Intervention for both Primary and Secondary. They have boosters in English. We focus on the adquisicion of the language first, so they can have fair access to academic content. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish and Catalan. |
| Max. number of students per class |
18 |
| Average number of students per class |
14 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Each classroom has a digital board or projector. Students have 1 hour of computing a week. |
| 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 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSEs. Pearson/Edexcel is our Exam Board. |
| Results in these examinations |
100% of our students that sit iGCSE English Language have achieved Top Grades ( A*) |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Our school´s headteacher is a SENCO/SEND (Special Needs and Disabilities Coordinator). We have specific systems and procedures to cater for all of our students' needs. A network of external professionals works regularly (on a weekly basis) with the headteacher and the team. |
| Learning support offered |
IEPs , regular meetings with families and specialists, Coordination with external professionals , referrals for SALT and Psychologist, coordination with the local CDIAP. Weekly meetings with the team to discuss case studies/ Cases of concern. 1 to 1 support when needed. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
The British system encourages the most able students and their talents. Extension work, Challenge corners, Differentiated work, early access to exam content (3 years iGCSEs / Yr 9&10&11). |
| Student access to education psychologist |
On a need basis |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We ask our students to complete the appropriate year group mock exams in Secondary in order to better baseline. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
As a private school we have an open ongoing enrollment process. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
16:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
School has its After-school provision. |
| School bus service available |
Not at the current moment |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
It depends on the demand of students. In the past we have done: Extra english, French, Ukelele, Cooking, Jiu-jitzu, Football, Trumpet, Chess, etc. |
| Sports activities included |
In physical education students play a range of games: Football, tennis, american football, baseball and swimming lessons in the summer term. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Not yet |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Science Lab, Art Room, 3 playgrounds, swimming pool, tree-house, ICT Room and more. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Football Field, 1 hectare of Forest, Hand-Ball nets, table tennis provision, table football, outdoor gym and more. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
International School Maresme is the only British international school in the Maresme region, offering education from Nursery to Year 11. We are a family-oriented school that provides personalized learning, tailored to each student's unique needs. Our exclusive Forest School program promotes holistic development through nature-based learning. We empower every student to reach their full potential. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
At International School Maresme, we follow the British curriculum with a personalized approach to education. Our small class sizes, with a maximum of 18 students per class, allow us to provide individual attention. We also have teaching assistants who help create small groups, ensuring that no student is left behind while also allowing each child to progress at their own pace. We emphasize learning by doing through a hands-on approach, incorporating Forest School and emotional education as key components of our methodology. Our teaching methods are fully adaptable to each student's unique characteristics, enabling every child to reach their full potential in a supportive and engaging learning environment. |
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