Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
452 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
We are an international school with different nationalities . Normally 5 o 6 it depends |
| Most common nationality |
Spain |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
10% |
| Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
Normally Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, German |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
25 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Having its own Department of Pedagogical Innovation (DIP) facilitates the analysis of all the technological and methodological innovations to implement them in our classrooms and, in turn, give curricular weight to the development of the computational language so necessary in this society. Teachers are creators of content and enhance the relationship that our students have innately established with technologies, making them protagonists of their own learning, getting them to think, believe and question themselves in a current and motivating way. |
| 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? |
Yes, Catholic Religion |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
This is international school and we respect each individual |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge examns, Goethe Insitut, Delf dalf |
| Results in these examinations |
Great califications |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It depends, but we are not a school that sends excessive homework |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes we have |
| Learning support offered |
We have specific teachers who help in the classroom, as well as non-significant curricular adaptations adapting to each student profile |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
School programme adaptation.
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| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
English Gramnar, Math, Lengua castellama |
| Waiting list |
In some ages |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
As long as there are places available |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
Infant 8:45-9:00
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| School finish time |
Infant 15:30/15:45
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| 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 , basket, rythmic gymnastics |
| Sports activities included |
Daily Sport is a main feature in Brains
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| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Libary, computer room, music room, sensory room |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Basketball courts, psychomotor gym, sensory room |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Brains International School Las Palmas' outstanding team of professionals and unique facilities have allowed this school to become the first Apple Distinguished School in Gran Canaria, an international recognition to our ongoing effort in educational innovation.Our aim is to train students to be integral, competent,
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| Teaching approach of the school |
As an Educational Institution of excellence, we must be ready to
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