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Number of students |
450 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
40 |
Most common nationality |
Spanish |
Ratio of local students to international students |
60% |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
English Language Development
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Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French, German |
Max. number of students per class |
25 |
Average number of students per class |
16 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
1 to 1 Laptop Program for Secondary School |
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 |
IGCSE, A Levels |
Results in these examinations |
A Level: 100% pass rate |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Depending on the course |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the course & subject |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
The special educational needs of students with specific learning difficulties are addressed either individually or in small groups by our School Psychologist and our School SENCO (Special Needs Coordinator). |
Learning support offered |
At SAGE COLLEGE, the Psychopedagogical Department acquires a special relevance since it is in charge of gathering information about students with special educational needs, evaluating their learning development, informing and guiding teachers about the interventions for student action, collaborate in group training and tutoring programs, apply educational reinforcement programs and psychopedagogical intervention programs and carry out professional guidance for students after completing the different stages, as well as inform and guide students´ parents. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Sage College offers its most able students the chance to be involved in more stretching and challenging activities, providing extension, enrichment and acceleration within the curriculum and within extra – curricular activities. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Previous academic records, entrance tests, personal interview |
Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
8.50 |
School finish time |
16:20 |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes- Early arrival service |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
+30 Clubs, including: Study Skills, Life Skills, Mindfulness, Yoga, Storytelling, Eco Warriors, Dance, Art, Construction, Design and Technology, Career Advice, School Newspaper, Debate, Chess, and other
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Sports activities included |
PE lessons include a variety of Sports and games including athletics, football, basketball, rugby, hockey, volleyball, swimming and other. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, we offer High Performance Sports Programmes for Football, Golf, Tennis, and Sailing
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Facilities at the school |
Theatre (Music and Drama Room), Art Room, Science labs, Dining Room, Sage Café. Library, Study Room, Tech Hub, Boarding facilities, Primary playground and garden, Early Years playgrounds |
Sports facilities at the school |
Sports court, Gym, Football 11 pitch, Athletics tracks, multi-sports courts, Outdoor swimming-pool |
Grades/ages available for boarding |
Year 7-Year 13 (11-18 years old) |
Boarding facilities at the school |
Fully equipped, en-suite double rooms; Common Room; Kitchen and laundry; Dining hall and café; access to Gym, pool; study skills and guidance; weekend trips and activities. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Sage College - The British International School of Jerez follows the full Cambridge Pathway from the age of 3 to 18. The four stages of the Curriculum give students a clear path for educational success, leading seamlessly from primary to secondary and pre-university years. Each stage combines a world-class curriculum, high-quality support for teachers and integrated assessment, including Cambridge and Edexcel IGCSE and AS & A Level qualifications which are recognised by universities worldwide. |
Teaching approach of the school |
In the Early Years stage, our mission is to provide safety and happiness to the little ones through our own methodology, based on the British Curriculum. Full immersion in English thanks to our international and English-speaking teachers. Stimulating environment in which to develop, using indoor and outdoor spaces. Development of autonomy and learning by exploration and topic-based enquiry.
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