Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
La Moraleja Campus: 1200
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Number of nationalities represented in the school |
70 |
Most common nationality |
Spanish |
Ratio of local students to international students |
7/3 |
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 |
German, French, Mandarin Chinese |
Max. number of students per class |
Maximum permited by the Spanish Education Legislation. |
Average number of students per class |
Infants 1st: 14 Infants 2nd: 18 Primary/PYP: 22 Secpndary /MYP: 22 IBDP: 19 and Baccalaurate: 22 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Orgaz Campus: All classrooms have interactive blackboards and iPads.
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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? |
Yes, only on demand. History of Religions, focus on catholicism. |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Our Schools offer Ethics as mainly subject. |
External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, Spanish Baccalaureate |
Results in these examinations |
IB DP 34 /SpanishB 8,1 |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
1 hour at the most. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
Brains Schools provide personalized education for students with special needs through their Psychopedagogical Guidance Department (DOP). They offer curriculum adaptations, additional support, and inclusive teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles and paces. Teachers receive continuous training to ensure an inclusive and supportive learning environment. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Brains International Schools support gifted students through the Ingenio Program, which fosters creativity, talent, and teamwork among high-achieving students. Their educational approach emphasizes values, international projects, sports, innovation, and personalized learning, ensuring that gifted students receive the necessary support to reach their full potential. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes. The Brains CEDE (Center for Stimulation and Educational Development) offers multidisciplinary support for children's cognitive, emotional, and motor development. It includes specialists in psychology, speech therapy, psychomotricity, occupational therapy, and pedagogy, working closely with families. Key Services:
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Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Brains International Schools tailor the admission process to each student's needs, especially international students. The International Office assists with credential evaluation, visa support, and transition guidance.
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Waiting list |
It depends of the grades. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We are International Schools, which means students can enroll at any time of the year |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
9:00 |
School finish time |
16:30 |
Supervised care before/after school |
Orgaz Campus: mornings - 7:30 to 9:00, evenings - 16:30 to 18:30
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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 |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Chinese, drama, art, ballet, music, kumon, judo, paddle, tennis, basketball, ballroom dancing, chess, football, theater, fitness, swimming, waterpolo, artistic gymnastics, artistic swimming |
Sports activities included |
Basketball, paddle, volleyball, rock climbing, aerobics, water polo, chess, hockey, athletics, football, table tennis, gym-jazz, swimming, skating, fitness. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities at the school |
Modern and Spacious Classrooms: Designed to provide a comfortable and effective learning environment.
Libraries: Stocked with a wide range of resources to support academic and personal growth.
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Sports facilities at the school |
Orgaz Campus: Covered, heated swimming pool, playground.
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Brains International School is a private multicultural school with five international campuses across Spain: La Moraleja, Orgaz, Arturo Soria, Las Palmas, and Telde.
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Teaching approach of the school |
The curriculum developed by the school takes into account the Spanish Ministry of Education directives, as stipulated under current legislation. However, it also devotes 50% of the school day to the learning of English and complements this personalised programme that guarantees a solid, perfectly bilingual grounding. The school's educational programme focuses on the development and promotion of the capacities and skills of its students: comprehension and verbal expression, numerical calculus, reflective thought, memory, attention, physical skills, personality development and social behaviour. Colegio Brains provides tools for the organization of its work, strategies to follow and appropriate study techniques. It also encourages students to develop their own personal criteria, initiative, and creativity. |