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Number of students |
500 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10 |
Most common nationality |
Spanish |
Ratio of local students to international students |
90% |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes - as discussed at time of entry |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French |
Max. number of students per class |
27 |
Average number of students per class |
15 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Google School, using Google Classroom and interactive, digital screens |
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? |
Non -denominational school, but we offer World Religion or Ethics as part of the curriculum with the option of Catholicism in primary school (years 1-6) |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
The choice of World Religion or Ethics |
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, IB Diploma and British A Levels and the National qualification recognition for Spanish University entrance |
Results in these examinations |
94% pass at GCSE and 93% pass at A Level (42% at A/A*) |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Between 20 mins - 1 hour depending on year group |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
98% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
Our school welcomes SEN pupils provided that the school SEN department can offer the support that is recommended by our educational psychologists or other relevant experts. Where a SEN pupil requires specialist and/or 1-1 support this will be arranged at an additional cost to the parents/guardians.
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Classes are differentiated according to ability and students are offered a wide variety extra -curricula opportunities including debating society, STEM club, choir, chess and many sports clubs. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, on site |
Entry evaluation for students |
We are non-selective however students are required to sit an English test where appropriate to assess their ability to access our programme of study. Students applying for the International Baccalaureate Diploma (Sixth Form) are required to sit an online cognitive test to assess their suitability. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Depending on the age of your child, BSC will schedule a meeting (in person or online) with the director of the relevant department to assess your child’s level of English and abilities. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Applications are processed according to the availability of places. BSC encourages parents to apply at any time, as BSC accepts new pupils throughout the year. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
9:00 |
School finish time |
16:20 (15:30 during June and September) |
Supervised care before/after school |
Outside the school hours, BSC provides care services for its pupils which helps parent balance school hours with their working hours. The breakfast club welcomes pupils who need to arrive at school before 8:30am, and runs from 7:30am. Breakfast club includes supervision and breakfast. |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
BSC adapts its menus to any health requirement, allergies or intolerances or specific food needs. If your child has any allergies or requires a special diet, please inform us before the school year begins. |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
BSC offers many clubs and activities. |
Sports activities included |
Physical Education is built into the weekly timetable and |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Internal teams and competitions |
Facilities at the school |
Laboratories, library, art room, photographic studio, music studio with individual practice rooms |
Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The British School of Córdoba offers a sense of community which instils a love of learning in its pupils.
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Teaching approach of the school |
The BSC seeks academic excellence through effective, active learning, personal reflection and mutual collaboration between pupils, parents and teachers. All members of its community are treated equally, adopting mutual respect and a sense of democracy, valuing and accepting individual differences of race, opinion and beliefs. |