Alicia Prieto
Agora Granada College International School is delighted that you’re considering our school for your child’s education.
We’re looking forward to answering all of your questions and welcoming your family to our school.
Welcome to Agora Granada College International School
Agora Granada College International School and Agora Príncipes Infant School are private, international schools whose aim is to educate multilingual, responsible, ethical people who are capable of achieving success in all areas of their lives. We were pioneers in incorporating the International Baccalaureate curriculum and in 2022 we were authorised to deliver the prestigious International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP).
Agora Granada College International School, together with its Nursery School, is a prestigious private and international school which has achieved educational excellence throughout its years of experience, in which it has distinguished itself through educational innovation and has established itself as one of the best private schools in Andalucía, always prioritising personalised attention for each student and their specific needs.
We prepare our students for an international future. We offer a multilingual educational project, with linguistic immersion beyond English, which allows them to master the official languages along with English, French or Chinese. To complete the linguistic programme, international events, exchanges and stays in different destinations are available.
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We have organised the information available for this school into 10 sections and 41 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.
| Number of students |
950 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20 |
| Most common nationality |
Spanish |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
85%-15% |
| Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
AGCIS employs teachers who are native English speakers or bilingual, or who have spent long periods of time in English-speaking countries. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
We do not offer extra classes, but teacher will adapt the books and materials for that purpose |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese, French |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have digital screens, projectors, PCs and tablet 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) |
Not right now, all our students are coming to the school |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Catholic religion is an optional subject |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Families choose between Catholic Religion or PSHE in Primary Years. Catholic Religion or Citizenship in Secondary Years |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, from 5th grade |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It depends on the grade |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We have a psychopedagogical office that attend the special needs of our pupils by working toguether with teachers and families |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Gifted students work with a specialized teachers who adapt the materials to the needs |
| Student access to education psychologist |
The Agora Granada College Psycho Pedagogical Office is made up of two psychologists and two educational psychologists who accompany its pupils, families and teachers throughout the educational process. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
From 1ºESO to 2º Baccalaureate our students use to do a level test, in the meanwhile, parents have an interview with the Head of Secondary and Baccalaureate |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Language level test, maths test |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
If there are vacancies, there is no deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
9:00 |
| School finish time |
16:50 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Extended hours service:
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| 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 |
Judo, chess, piano, guitar, dance, five-a-side football, basketball, dance, painting, piano, guitar. |
| Sports activities included |
Football, Basket, Biking, Climbing, Hockey, Volleyball, Skating, Swimming |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, between other schools |
| Facilities at the school |
Laboratories, libraries, theatre, auditorium, dining room |
| Sports facilities at the school |
AGCIS' sports facilities include an indoor pavilion, a 25-metre outdoor swimming pool, a Tatami room (where judo classes are taught, an ideal space for learning and exercising all the movements which have to do with the psychomotor development of our pupils), a multi-purpose court (both for competition or Physical Education and for use at break times and other school events), an artificial grass pitch for football and rugby, and a climbing wall with different sizes and colours to adapt it to different age groups. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Agora Granada College International School and Agora Príncipes Infant School are a private international schools with an educational offer that goes from Infant Education to Baccalaureate and is characterised by a high academic performance and personalised attention to each student. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our educational project is defined by 5 distinctive elements: IB as a model for the future, multilingualism, STEAM, sports and the commitment to provide our pupils with the tools to grow as global citizens who can shape the world |
Why choose Agora Granada College?
Infant Education and Primary | Ages 1 to 11
Infant Education is the basis for all the educational process. It is the time when foundations are laid. During this stage, the children start their development and an early stimulation allows the brain cell connections to multiply.
Primary Education is more academic in nature, and we work on the objectives and content of the different subjects in the school curriculum, as well as the essential values for a good personal development. Children strengthen their personality and master skills and knowledge related to oral expression and comprehension, reading, writing and arithmetic. They also develop social skills, work and study habits, artistic sense, creativity and affectivity. From Primary 1, 50% of the subjects are taught in English and from 3rd year onwards, French and Chinese are taught.
Secondary Education | Ages 11 to 16
Secondary Education is a stage where specialisation begins, in which special importance is given to artistic education, as well as the introduction of a second foreign language, with a choice between French and Chinese.
We take into account the different needs of the pupils at this age and their variety of interests when choosing their future. Taking into account the diversity of our students, we seek the personal development of each student, giving them individual attention according to their needs, aptitudes and preferences.
International Baccalaureate | Ages 16-18
At Agora Granada College International School we offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) from the 22-23 school year. This prestigious programme is recognised throughout the world for its high quality education, encouraging and developing an international mindset and a positive attitude to learning.
With the International Baccalaureate, students will be able to complete their entire pre-university stage in our school by finishing their studies with the highest international projection, which will allow them to access Universities in Europe and beyond.
Spanish Baccalaureate | Ages 16-18
The Baccalaureate is designed to give students access to the university environment. At this stage, the aim is to achieve intellectual and personal maturity in order to face adult life with greater guarantees of success.
The school's objective at this stage is twofold: on the one hand, we offer the pupils a high academic level, so that they obtain the best possible results in the University Entrance Exams (PAU) and, on the other hand, we train people capable of successfully facing the demanding level of university studies.
Our Campus
Agora Granada College is located in an area surrounded by nature and peace, 15 minutes from Granada. Its facilities are designed to achieve a well-rounded education for our students, with complete facilities which promote a positive atmosphere.
Agora Granada College has spacious classrooms, laboratory rooms, computer rooms, as well as digital classrooms with the latest advances in technology; it also has playgrounds, football pitches, basketball courts... and a sports pavilion.
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