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Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
The majority of teachers are British natives, with the exception of the teachers within the Spanish Department, who are responsible for ensuring that the children’s knowledge of the Spanish language and culture is developed in line with the teaching of the English side of the curriculum. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, Valencian |
Classroom
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Classrooms are fully equipped with digital whiteboards, computers, and built-in sound systems. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE |
Student support
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
9:00 |
| School finish time |
16:45 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
BCLC offers an Early Morning Club service for all those parents needing to leave their children before the start of the official school day. This service is from 8.00 in the morning. Afternoon Club: 17:00 - 18:00 |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Chess, robotics, tennis, judo, basketball, rugby, football, piano, flute, French, German, cooking, dancing |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Multipurpose sports courts (basketball and seven-a-side football) and swimming pools. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
British College La Cañada is a British School which opened in September 2008. It is a private, mixed, secular school which provides an education that follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The principal objective of BCLC is to create a warm, caring and safe environment for each child. They will respect and value both the School and their classmates, display tolerance, develop self-confidence and feel free to make their own decisions. |