Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
170 |
Most common nationality |
Catalan |
Ratio of local students to international students |
55% Catalan 45% English and other Nationalities. |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
From 2015 Richmond takes children with no English between the ages of 3 and 6. There are a limited number of places for non-English speaking Primary pupils between the ages of 6 and 9 of proven academic ability. From the ages of 9 onwards all pupils must have a high level of English or join the EFL program. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, Catalan, French. |
Max. number of students per class |
24 |
Average number of students per class |
The average class size is 16 students, except in Early Years where we have a ratio of 13:1 including assistants. |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
This depends on the age of the pupil.
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Entry evaluation for students |
Interview and test. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Kindergarten - interview with the headmaster.
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School start time |
9:00 |
School finish time |
16:00 |
Supervised care before/after school |
To accommodate parents working timetables children can be dropped off from 8:30 a.m. at an additional fee. |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Thanks to Richmnd's catering it is able to accommodate to most dietary needs. |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Richmond offers many clubs and activities. |
Sports activities included |
Physical education |
Sports facilities at the school |
Basketball court. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Richmond International School is the first school in Catalonia of its kind. It will lead the way in providing internationally-relevant world class education in a familiar atmosphere. |