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| Number of students |
1200 |
| Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
We have special teachers to give them learning support in that language. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, English, French, Italian and Mandarin |
| Max. number of students per class |
Nursery 15
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| Average number of students per class |
Nursery 15
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| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All classrooms are equipped with projectors and facilities for mobile smartboards and laptops use. We have laptops available for the pupils as well as kindles and tablets. |
| 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, we have been online for the whole year and it has been a great success |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
San Silvestre is a lay school but we offer catholic religion as a subject. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
For those who do not want to study the catholic religion we offer another subject called World Values and Traditions. Girls also have the option of going to the library in case they do not want to take any of the subjects mentioned above. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, DELF in French, IB, Advanced Subsidiary |
| Results in these examinations |
They are always above world average. On the IB we have had perfect score in several years and on the IGCSEs we have also had several students who have been awarded the Top of the World Award. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. We have a weekly homework schedule |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It depends, on the section, on the garde level and on the subject. That is why we have a different homework schedule for each grade. The idea is for the girls to also have time to do all the extracurricular activities the school offers. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, we have a learning support programme in all three sections. |
| Learning support offered |
Psycho-pedagogic services: for pupils with basic learning problems, the school provides assistance throughout their school years, stimulating the development of solutions in problem areas, either in small work groups or during class. We respect each child's learning process. Individual student support: offers support for children with special needs. In all three sections, provision is made for those children to be identified, their needs assessed and, in close liaison with their teachers, an individual programme of support prepared. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We do differentiation inside the classroom and we encourage them to achieve their full potential. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
For the EY section (Nursery to G1) there is an interview with parents.
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| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We assess their maths and english levels. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no deadline, parents can apply throughout the year. For Nursery the admissions process starts in early August and vacancies are offered at the end of the year once every family has been interviewed and also depending on availability. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
Nursery: 8:20
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| School finish time |
Nursery: 12:30
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| Supervised care before/after school |
No but they have the option of staying in the library doing homework until 4:30 pm. |
| School bus service available |
School does not have its private bus service but it works with an external bus service. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, we have a catering company that works with the school and also girls can bring their own lunchboxes. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
The company we used to work with had different options for students with special diets. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Several musical instrument lessons such as violin, piano, and cello; flamenco dancing, choir, MUN activities, service learning and ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) activities, leadership activities, among others.
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| Sports activities included |
Football, gymnastics, ballet, volleyball, swimming, basketball, softball, hockey, athletics, badminton, ping pong, aerobics and yoga. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. We compete at national level and in some sports at international level as well. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
The Topy Conroy Sports Complex contains a multi-functional court (basketball/volleyball/badminton) with a capacity for 800 spectators, an aerobics room, a gymnasium and a heated eight-lane swimming pool which is used all year round.
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
San Silvestre School is a prestigious private all-girls British school and academic excellence is our hallmark.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
San Silvestre provides an environment which fosters individual goals and achievements while providing a friendly and caring atmosphere throughout the school. We promote inquiry-based learning education and ensure that academic and emotional aspects are well balanced. We empower students to be confident and outgoing as principled citizens of an ever-changing global world. |