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Number of students |
570 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
More than 20 |
Most common nationality |
Spanish |
Ratio of local students to international students |
20% international students |
Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, German, Chinese |
Max. number of students per class |
20 infant, 24 Primary and High School |
Average number of students per class |
20 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes |
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, only extracurricular |
External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma
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Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
There is more work dedicated to study than homework (written assignments). |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
In Baccalaureate 100% attend a higher educational institution. |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Psychopedagogical and Guidance Department |
Learning support offered |
Main functions of the Psychopedagogical and Guidance Department:
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
High Achievers Programmes |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
For Secondary: grades from the previous year. For Baccalaureate: grades and interview. Level tests if necessary |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Level tests (only if necessary) in Spanish, English and Mathematics |
Waiting list |
In some grades, yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We accept enrollments all year, if there are still availabilities in the requested year group. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, subject to availability |
School start time |
9.00 |
School finish time |
16:50 |
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 |
"Rhythmic gymnastics, Chess, Judo, Skating, Basketball school and sports club, Football sports club in collaboration with DUX International Madrid, Mini-tennis and Padel,
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Sports activities included |
Baseball, hockey, rugby, acrosport, dodgeball, badminton, table tennis, ultimate frisbee, football, basketball, volleyball, handball |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities at the school |
Teather, Primary Library, Secondary & Baccalaureate Library, BlackBox, Sensory Room, Steam Lab, Biology, Physics & Chemistry laboratory, Cinema Classroom, Music Classroom, Combo Clasroom, Primay arts area, Chess area, Infant arts area... |
Sports facilities at the school |
The covered sports area houses 2 mini-tennis courts, 2 volleyball courts, 2 mini-basketball courts and a tennis court. All of these are equipped with their respective baskets, nets and protection. They are at the right height both for these sports and to function as a multi-use area where the pupils can participate in other leisure and sporting activities protected from the rain or the heat of the sun.
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Agora Madrid International School is known for its commitment to academic excellence, diverse and inclusive community, innovatice teaching methods (with the inclusion of Performing Arts in Primary and Secondary), emphasis on holistic development, and fostering global citizenship among its students. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Agora Madrid International School employs a student-centered teaching approach, focusing on personalized learning experiences tailored to individual student needs. We emphasize hands-on learning opportunities and collaboration to promote a deeper understanding of concepts and real-world application of knowledge aligned with the strict requirements from IB as we are applying to have the continuum. |