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Number of students |
919 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
11 |
Most common nationality |
Spanish, Chinese, several eastern European countries |
Ratio of local students to international students |
2 foreign/27 nationals |
Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
Teachers are either native speakers or fully bilingual |
Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
French |
Max. number of students per class |
25 |
Average number of students per class |
Total school's average 20; Infants average 15 - Primary average 20 - Secondary average 23 - Baccalaureate average 20 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Students work with Ipads since they are 2 years old and work with their own personal device (Chromebook) from 3rd Grade. Secondary and Baccalaureate students use their own computers. Arcángel International pays special attention to incorporating practical classes related to programming, robotics, mobile apps, and 3D printing. |
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) |
Arcángel International is obtaining soon its certification as Google Reference School. Our teachers are all Google Educators level 1 or 2. Students use Google tools on a daily basis so when Covid-19 stroke at the beginning 2020 and classes were confined our teachers started their virtual classes from day one. It continues being the general practice when groups of students need to remain at home, extending the regular class to a virtual level when needed. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Families may choose to send their children to attend the curricular religion class (Roman Catholic) or to attend Values class. |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Nonreligious students or the ones belonging to different religious denominations attend classes with a syllabus based on the study of universal values. |
External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, Dual Diploma (American-Spanish), PISA for Private Schools, Language International Exams of English (Cambridge, Oxford, Trinity), and French (DELF Prim, Jr.) |
Results in these examinations |
In general, our student's performance in external examinations is outstanding |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, whenever is relevant to assist the inquiry unit or to reinforce the learning process. |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Upper PYP students 30 to 40 mins. MYP students 60 mins. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99.9% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
Arcángel International has a department of specialists in Pedagogy, Psychology, and Speech Therapy to attend those students with special needs. These needs could be cognitive or affective related. The aforementioned Guidance Department is responsible not only for detecting and meeting these needs but also for offering teachers guidance and support on how to attend to their students. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Gifted and talented students receive the same kind of attention and support from the Guidance Department and their teachers as any other student with special needs. We have a specific program (Sofía program) developed by our Guidance Department |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Entry tests are focused mostly on the language level (Spanish for foreign students and English for non-native speakers). Generally, these tests aim to identify the prospective student's level of comprehension (reading, listening, and speaking skills). Pending on the student's level of entry some Math tests may apply. |
Waiting list |
Sometimes we need to open a waiting list with specific groups (at the end of Primary and Secondary) not to increase groups over our average ratio. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We are flexible; registration can be closed for specific groups once no more places are available for them. At that time, we open a waiting list. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, but the student's admission will depend upon the specific student's case. |
School start time |
9.00 a.m. |
School finish time |
17.00 h. |
Supervised care before/after school |
Before school: 7.30 a.m. to 9.00 a.m.
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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 they are, till they reach Baccalaureate |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Arcángel International offers many extracurricular activities both in the academic and sports fields. Debate, robotics, languages, art, music... We have a sports club with ten sports sections that includes indoor soccer, basketball, swimming, volleyball, table tennis, pickleball, multisport, judo, pilates and dance. |
Sports activities included |
Arcángel International Curriculum includes three mandatory class periods dedicated to Physical Education and Sports in all stages from 2 yrs old to Baccalaureate. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities at the school |
Arcángel International has Library, Theater hall, Laboratories (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology), Computers and 3D Printing classroom, Art classroom, Music Classroom, Video Studio with Chromakey |
Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor sports center, indoor swimming pool, basketball courts, judo dojo, pilates studio |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Arcángel International School is a private entity, governed by a third-generation family institution, which is not linked to any political, social, or religious organization. Arcángel International teaches at all levels from 1-year-olds all the way to 2nd Baccalaureate. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Our educational project is based on the idea of “constructing people”. People that are able to develop their strengths and discover the best about themselves. We value effort in each and every one of our students in an environment based on trust and respect.
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