International School of Navarra was formerly known as The British School of Navarra.
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School details
| Number of students |
256 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
14 |
| Most common nationality |
Spanish |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
5:1 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we have an EAL programme to support students (please, visit our website for more information). We also have a programme for students who need support in Spanish. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish is taught as a second language (daily lessons). Students also learn French or German as a third language. French and Chinese are offered as part of our versatile After School Activities programme. Other languages have been offered in the past, groups are organized if parents request them. |
| Max. number of students per class |
Depends on the grade (15-25) |
| Average number of students per class |
13 in Early Years, 16 in Primary & Secondary classes |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Students and teachers use interactive boards and laptops. |
| 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) |
Currently, we are not using virtual classroom technologies. However, in case of an emergency we are prepared to do it (as we did during COVID-19 national quarantine) |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No, we are not a religious school. However, we can acommodate religious dietary restrictions. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE and A Level exams. We are also an IB Diploma Candidate School. |
| Results in these examinations |
All our students passed their exams last year |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Homework varies depending on the age of the child and the teacher. Children in Early Years and Primary school usually have very little or no homework. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the age |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Our team studies each case following the Waves of Intervention program, designing specific and individualized interventions to help develop the maximum potential of every student. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
An action plan is designed based on their preferences and interests, taking into account their learning style. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students who are 7 or older must take a Cat4 exam. In addition, all students are interviewed and the request transcripts from their previous schools |
| Waiting list |
There may be a waiting list for certain grades. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline, enrollment is open all year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Students can join us once the academic year has started under certain conditions. Each case must be evaluated. |
| School start time |
8.30AM |
| School finish time |
4.30PM |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| 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 |
We currently offer indoor and outdoor football (soccer), rhythmic gymnastics, volleyball, drama, piano, robotics, Chinese and French |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming, hockey, football, rugby, basketball, ping-pong or athletics (jumping, running, throwing, etc.) among others. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, we have an official football club, with teams competing at federated level in Navarra. We also organize other sports competitions among our own students. |
| Facilities at the school |
BSN provides specialist rooms including an IT suite, open-plan library complemented with comfortable reading and work areas, science lab, music room, art room and modern foreign languages rooms. The school has two dining halls served by our in-house kitchen, two playground areas and a theatre hall with capacity for almost 300 people (seating). |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We have a covered sports area (football, basketball, volley), a football pitch (aritificial grass) and one indoor PE gym. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The British School of Navarra offers contemporary British international education to children aged 2 to 18. We are also a candidate school hoping to offer the IB diploma in the 23/24 Academic Year. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Teaching and learning is aimed at making the most of childrens' natural curiosity to learn and inquisitiveness. In Early Years, learning takes place principally through guided play. As work gradually becomes more structured in Primary School, lessons are planned with a view to making them interesting and engaging. As they move into Secondary School, children receive teaching by subject specialists. |
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