Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
700 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
41 |
| Most common nationality |
International students |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:10 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Only for foreign students - not Spanish students |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French and Spanish as a Second Language |
| 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 |
Smartrboards
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| 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? |
Catholic Religion. Other religions accepted but not practiced. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Yes, we accommodate other religions. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
MAP testing twice a year
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| Results in these examinations |
Above the norm. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depending on the grade. 1st grade 10 minutes, 2nd grade 20 minute, 3rd grade 30 minutes and so on, 10 more minutes for each grade. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Https://aquinas-american-school.es/student-support-services-2/ |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Providing higher subject levels |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
One Descriptive Essay Prompt is given to the student to work independently on for one hour.
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| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Rolling Admissions |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
16:30 |
| 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 |
Sports, Arts and Clubs during the school schedule |
| Sports activities included |
Tennis, Padel, Swimming, Horseback riding, ice skating, basketball, soccer and gymnastics |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gym, soccer field, basketball court and agreement with https://www.clublasencinas.es/ |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
AAS promotes superior academic achievement, mastery of skills and content, and fosters moral citizenship.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
It is the school´s responsibility to have the necessary means to best educate in terms of the latest technology and advances, which must always be age-appropriate for the students and used under the instruction of the teacher. But excellent media alone will not educate. Primary attention must be paid to words and written text, to help the children learn by a natural rhythm, and to shape an understanding of the logical structures of thought and language. At Aquinas School we strive to create a climate of appreciation to aid both learning and personal growth. Dedication to rigorous and consistent studying is necessary in order to acquire both knowledge and development of personal skills, and at the same time serve as a serene acceptance of one´s own limitations. |
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