Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
65 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
9 |
| Most common nationality |
Spanish |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
7:3 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
No |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
While the full British curriculum is delivered in English, children from 6 years old (year 2) onwards also receive language and science in Spanish, meeting the mandatory objectives. French is taught as the second language in the British curriculum from Year 3 (7 years old). |
| Max. number of students per class |
9 per year group |
| Average number of students per class |
8 per year group |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Implemented throughout the curriculum |
| 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? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge English |
| Results in these examinations |
Good/High |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
30 minutes/day |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
All work has differentiated outcomes. Pupils work at their own level. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No |
| Entry evaluation for students |
We ask for previous school reports |
| Waiting list |
In some year groups |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Registration open throughout the year |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
15:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Early drop-off from 7:30. |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Special diets can be catered for |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
None |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education National Curriculum |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Facilities at the school |
Library |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Weekly use is made of the local sports centre |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Saint Andrew’s School is an English primary school which opened in 2003. It is situated in the picturesque and quiet village of El Sauzal, with easy access and immediate parking outside. Only a short distance from both the capital of Santa Cruz and Puerto de la Cruz, this British school meets the expectations of parents who believe in an individually tailored education for their children in a small, caring community. The pupils have the advantage of studying in small groups so that each is given maximum attention and the opportunity to excel. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
This private school for children of ages 2 to 12, equips them with the knowledge, talents and social skills necessary for today’s world. All classes are conducted in English and follow the national British Curriculum. SAS' highly qualified and experienced native English teachers work hard to prepare the pupils academically and socially, learning to respect one another and work together regardless of race, religion and abilities, in what is now a truly international world. |