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Nationalities
| Number of students |
2,500 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
28 |
| Most common nationality |
Spanish then Russian or Chinese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:20 |
Languages
| Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
Most are in primary school and all of them are native in secondary school. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, German |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
23 |
| Average number of students per class |
21-22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We are an Apple Distinguished School, one of 6 in Spain. All levels use iPads and from 10 - 16 students have their own iPad, 16- 18 they have their own Macbook. 80% of our staff are certified Apple Teachers. We are also Smart innovation school with Smart board technology in every classroom. We have Robotics class in all levels from 1st grade until high school. |
| 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, we are continuing our education on line with no problems during COVID -19 as we are very used to this technology. We use Google Classroom, sites, YouTube, Docs, Forms, Edpuzzle, Kahoot, Zoom, Meet and Smart technologies to give class as well. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
It is an elective, not mandatory - Catholic |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We offer an ethics or citizenship to those who opt not to take religion. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
PISA exams, Cambridge exams in all levels, PAU (university access exams, IB exams if they are in IB. |
| Results in these examinations |
PISA - higher than world standards, PAU - we have had the highest marks or within the top 5 in the Valencian Community for the pas 8 years. IB exam results are usually around a 33 average. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, daily |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject but usually 24 hours unless it is a project or elective class where they may have 1 week to finish. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, we have a number of different programs and teacher assistants for those students. |
| Learning support offered |
Students with learning disabilities: have personal lessons with specialized teachers depending on the subject they need help with. Some exam materials are adapted to the learning disability. Students who have autism have aids in the classroom. We have a student who is blind who also has help a few times a week to help prepare materials . |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Students have adapted material for them prepared by their subject teachers. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, at all levels |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes starting in 1st grade up until High School |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Primary school would be a psychological and level test in English and Spanish to see how there Math, logic and language skills are. In secondary school they need to have a language test in English and Spanish (writen and oral), Math and Science entry exams. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
It is rolling depending on vaccancy |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, if there is availability in the grade level and if they their skills allow them to do so. |
School day
| School start time |
9:00 |
| School finish time |
17:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, from 7:30 - 19:00 |
| School bus service available |
Yes, 22 bus routes. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes at all levels |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Art (numerous) , sports (numerous) , languages (chinese, german, french), maths, cooking, music (we have a conservatory on site) |
| Sports activities included |
2 hours of gym per week in all levels |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, Basketball (1st grade - 10th grade)
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Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
5 football pitches, basketball, paddel, tennis, indoor swimming pool, 4 gymnasiums and we have a sports complex very close which offers 2 football grass pitches, tennis, paddel, volleyball, covered basketball courts. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Our objective is to develop students with an excellent level of comprehensive learning from a climate of confidence and security through a unique and innovative Educational Project.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
International Baccalaureate at all levels PEP, MYP, and Diploma. |