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Nationalities
Number of students |
150 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
12 |
Most common nationality |
Spanish |
Ratio of local students to international students |
60% local - 40% international |
Languages
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we offer Spanish and English boosters. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
English, Spanish and Catalan |
Classroom
Max. number of students per class |
20 |
Average number of students per class |
15 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
We have an ICT room and a set of 20 ipads. There are computers, smart boards and projectors in every classroom. |
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, we use Google meet for online classes. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
External examinations or assessments available |
GCSEs and A levels |
Results in these examinations |
Good, most of them are successful in their exams and achieve great marks. Nevertheless, there are some students who struggle a little bit but they are helped very much. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, and it is also comunicated to parents through our platform Alexia and Google Classroom. |
Approximate hours of homework given |
It depends on the key stage and academic year. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Most of them. |
Student support
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
SEN programme |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
SEN programme and IEPs for each student |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
They are required to do a trial day at the school to be able to see their level. |
Waiting list |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Depending on the spaces within each group, we offer new enrolments all year round. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, depending on the places available. |
School day
School start time |
8.30am |
School finish time |
16.00pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
School bus service available |
Yes, from Barcelona |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Only from Nursery to Year 9 |
Extracurricular activities
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Chess, Dance, Cooking, Robotics, Multisport, Arts & Crafts, Football, Tennis, Homework Club |
Sports activities included |
PE subject from Early years to Year 11 |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Not in the school, but there are lots of sports teams in the village for all ages. |
Facilities
Facilities at the school |
Library, science labs, ICT room |
Sports facilities at the school |
Gym and Playground |
About the school
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The International School of Catalunya (ISCAT), founded in 2007 in La Garriga, Barcelona, is an accredited British International School offering the National Curriculum of England and Wales from Nursery through to Year 13. Learning at ISCAT, following the British Curriculum with IGCSE at the end of Year 11, and A Levels in Year 13, opens a world of opportunities to study across the UK, Europe and the rest of the world. Integrity, respect and responsibility are the cornerstones on which our students build a future as tolerant, open-minded world citizens and independent thinkers. |
Teaching approach of the school |
SMALL GROUPS
TEACHING VALUES
AUTHENTIC LEARNING
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