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Number of students |
2000 |
Ratio of local students to international students |
94% local : 6% international |
Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, German, Mandarin |
Average number of students per class |
22 |
Use of technology in the classroom |
The classrooms are constantly updated and equipped with the latest technologies.
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Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Entrance test |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Entrance tests for Primary and Secondary take place mainly in February.
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Waiting list |
A waiting list for each year group is established in March and families are notified accordingly. |
School start time |
9:05 |
School finish time |
16:35 |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Art, athletics, basketball, chess, Chinese, football, French, golf, karate, Kids Brain, movement school, padel tennis, rhythmic gymnastics, robotics, rugby, sports school, study room, swimming, tennis, theatre, Zumba |
Sports activities included |
Swimming, athletics, rugby, tennis, basketball, volleyball, football |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Sports facilities at the school |
Sports areas that facilitate the practice of different types of sports, from soccer and athletics to ping-pong. Playground. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The school is part of the British Council, the official organisation of the UK that promotes education, English language and cultural relations worldwide. This allows the school to be a part of an international network of other educational and corporate institutions around the world, and gives it excellent opportunities to participate in cultural activities on a global scale. British Council School offers a world class English-Spanish bilingual and bicultural education, and instil its pupils with values such as freedom, honesty, integrity, creativity and professionalism. The pupils, teachers and staff enjoy belonging to a meaningful community and are extremely proud of the school's many achievements. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Pupils are taught the English national curriculum by native English speaking teachers.
How the British Council School teaches:
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