Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
400 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
There are six
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| Most common nationality |
Colombian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
80/20 |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
We offer a reinforcement program for those students who require it |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
As a fundamental axis, we promote computational thinking and coding focused on project-based learning with the development of STEAM and STEM projects.
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| 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? |
Buckingham Bilingual School is an internationally focused educational institution that promotes principles and values inspired by Christianity. In consideration of Catholic families, the school offers pastoral support, guided by the chaplain, for the celebration of Mass during important school events, as well as sacramental preparation for First Communions and Confirmations. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Regarding religious education in primary and middle school (grades 6 to 8), the school emphasizes a historical and cultural perspective, as well as ethical and moral teachings, taking into account the guidelines of the World Religions subject in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma
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| Results in these examinations |
IB Diploma
Cambridge English Qualifications
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
The students require a maximum of one hour per day to complete their homework. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% of the 11th-grade students were admitted to their preferred universities |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Buckingham School seeks to support the process of inclusion and differentiation for all students who require it, and therefore has implemented a policy of inclusion and diversity in learning |
| Learning support offered |
Once an applicant or student with variability is identified, the teaching team, led by the head of section along with the program coordinator and the School Health and Counseling Department, will address the case individually and review the inclusive options available at the school. Based on the assessment and diagnostic profile, the process to be followed will be defined in accordance with the student's strengths and needs. The student will enter the inclusion, accommodation, and/or differentiation process in the classroom through an Individualized Plan for Reasonable Adjustments (IPRA) or a Temporary Learning Plan (TLP), specific to each program. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
There is a psychology team available to support the prevention and reinforcement of skills in students who require it. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Primary and high school applicants undergo admission exams and interviews with the psychology department. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
A diagnostic evaluation is conducted in the subjects of mathematics, English, and Spanish with the purpose of identifying whether the student's competencies are aligned with the grade they are aspiring to. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
August |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, each case is individually reviewed by the admissions committee to assess its viability. |
| School start time |
7:20 |
| School finish time |
14:45 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, every day, our restaurant offers a traditional menu and a vegetarian menu, catering to the preferences of our community. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Artistic activities: Big Band, modeling dough, photography, and ceramics.
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| Sports activities included |
Football, volleyball, basketball, and dance. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, theather. science labs. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Tennis, basketball, volleyball and soccer courts |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Buckingham School is an institution which offers an education characterized by warmth, quality, excellence, innovation and transcendence, teaching about life and for life. It attempts to guide its community to construct and to live with satisfaction. It emphasizes a globalized vision with social responsibility, enjoyment of the learning process, training, professionalism of the staff, satisfaction of its clients, and its performance in the educational market. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Buckingham's main challenge is to motivate students to be proactive and transformative leaders that recognize their social and environmental responsibility as committed global citizens. |