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Nationalities
| Number of students |
907 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
53 |
| Most common nationality |
British |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
30/70 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French and German |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Mini iPads, iPads, Laptops, PCs, Chromebooks, Interactive whiteboards, Google Classroom... |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
n/a |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE (Cambridge International Examinations)
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| Results in these examinations |
98% of all IGCSE examinations taken achieving a grade C or above.
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Aprox. 20 min in KS1, 60 min in KS2 & KS3, 90 min in KS4 and 120 min in KS5 |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
The great majority |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| Learning support offered |
n/a |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Current School reports, Entrance exam |
| Waiting list |
Yes, in some Year groups |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline, depends on availability of places |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
At 9:00 h |
| School finish time |
At 15:50 h in Primary
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Breakfast club 8:15 h
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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
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Model United Nations, InterAct Club, Homework club, Biology/Physics/Economics/IT/History/Maths/Chemistry/Science/Spanish support, Flamenco, Tennis, Judo, Golf Club, Fun with Games, Drama Club, Modern Dance, IT Club, Art Club, Fun with Music, Music Club, French Club, Catechism, Book Club, Irish Dancing, Maths is Fun, Maths Brainteasers, IGCSE Extended Maths, Robotics, Trampolining, ECO Club, Art Club, YLE Camdbridge, Fun Football, Netball, Badminton, Chess, Gymnastics, Handball, Multisports, Mandarin Chinesse, German, English, Spanish IGCSE, Yoga Club, Digital Leaders Club, Football Club, Basketball Club, Squad, Fun Science, Drawing Club, Hip-Hop, Creative writing, Cross Coutry Club, Cricket, Self Defence, Tennis, Table tennis, Volleyball, School Production. |
| Sports activities included |
Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Cricket, Dance, Fitness, Football, Gymnastics, Handball, Netball, Orienteering, Rounders, Rugby, Swimming, Tennis, Table tennis, Trampolining, Volleyball |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
The school has modern, purpose-built facilities with 6 well-equipped laboratories, three computer suites which allows pupils and staff access to the latest technology, an extensive library & media centre, four creative art design & technology studios, a fully equipped music department and our new Primary Creative Arts department. In addition, the school dining room and the main reception have recently been completely renovated. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Astroturf certified by FIFA (2,650 m2), Multi-sports court Primary, Multi-sports court Secondary, Primary Playing area, Foundation Stage Playing area, Arts and Sports Hall (2,352 m2) plus a roof multi-sports truck (1,266 m2) |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Aloha College Marbella is a not-for-profit educational foundation with more than 900 students representing 50+ nationalities. It is one of the largest and most well-established schools in Southern Spain which offers a British International education from Early Years to Sixth Form (ages 3 to 18). The educational foundation is governed by a board of parent trustees and all of their surplus income is reinvested straight back into the school. Central to their ethos is academic excellence, as demonstrated by an outstanding IGCSE, IB and A-Level results. However, the essence of Aloha College Marbella education goes beyond mere academic achievements. We ensure that all our students thrive through exceptional pastoral care, a balanced curriculum and an enriching co-curricular programme. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We follow the English National Curriculum, International Primary Curriculum and IGCSE and, for the 2 pre-university years, the International Baccalaureate Diploma and International A-Level programmes. Students can also receive qualifications under the Spanish system, allowing them access to the best national and international universities. All public examination results match any top international schools worldwide. The excellent standing of Aloha College Marbella was detailed in a report carried out by the Independent Schools Inspectorate in which they quoted: “An outstandingly caring, supportive ethos engenders a highly empowering learning environment, which enables the school to fulfil its challenging aims”. |