Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
650 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
45 |
Most common nationality |
More than 45 different nationalities. |
Ratio of local students to international students |
40% from Spain, 60% from other countries. |
Native English, Catalan, and Spanish speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English, Catalan, and Spanish |
Yes. With a personalised "welcome plan" and "welcome room" with specialised staff only to cover this important part of the learning and wellbeing (academic, social and cultural impact). Also extra curricular optional support. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Our methodology includes the 3 most spoken languages in the world: English, Chinese and Spanish. But also a link to the local culture, curriculum, calendar and languages (in Salou, this is with Catalan). |
Max. number of students per class |
There are two groups for each year group, ranging from 12 students in nursery school to 25 in preschool and primary school and a maximum of 30 in ESO and Baccalaureate. |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
One to one, from 1 to 18 years, with different sources and approach. We are Apple Distinguished school. We understand "learning in technology" in wider sens: programming, coding, robotics, "ofimatic" skills, social - media and communication skills... So we use Interactive White boards, Ipads, Mac, Robots, labs... and from Primary 5, students have their own iPad. |
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. From 1 to 18 years. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
External examinations or assessments available |
Local Catalan - Spanish Homologation.
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Results in these examinations |
Local Catalan - Spanish Homologation : over local and national average.
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Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Our alumni, move to Universities all around the world. With more than 100 destinations, some in the top 5 and 10 "best Universities" of the world. |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. SEIS is an inclusive school with its own specialised Psychopedagogy Department. In any case, SEIS recommends contacting the school to discuss what these needs are, in order to ensure the smoothest transition possible. |
Learning support offered |
Welcome plan. Personalised plan for all new comers.
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Special support as the inclusive school we are. Every student is different, so we have different solutions and sources. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes. Full time staff dedicated to support. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes but not selective, just informative. |
Waiting list |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Process open all during the year. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
8:30 |
School finish time |
16:30 |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes. High quality, our own sources. |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
SEIS offers special menus adapted to students´ needs, such as a gluten-free menu, a vegetarian menu, etc. |
Uniform required |
Yes, from 1 to 15 years, not for 16 to 18. |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Sports, languages, music, performing arts, drama, dance, science, new technologies. From 3 to 18 years, also for families and staff. |
Sports activities included |
Students in Primary attend swimming lessons as part of the PE programme. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities at the school |
Library, study rooms, the Forum, music laboratories, art, robotics, gardens, vegetable patches |
Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor and outdoor sports area |
Grades/ages available for boarding |
From 12 to 18. |
Boarding facilities at the school |
Two options: residential or host families. Full time or flexi boarding (from Monday to Friday) From one term, to one year or even full Bacc.Diploma. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Socrates Educa International School is an international school offering innovative inclusive education from nursery up to the Spanish and International Baccalaureate Diploma. English is its main language while Catalan and Spanish are official as well. Chinese is the foreign language, covering the world’s three most spoken languages. |
Teaching approach of the school |
SEIS' teachers’ mission is to teach children to learn. The joy of learning is key to educate the minds and hearts for success in our changing world and our ever-evolving global society. |