Education
Facilities in Spain
Spanish
Schools have an excellent academic reputation and
foreign students are admitted in Spanish Schools
without an admission examination and re-located in
classes depending on the year of birth. The educational
years.
2-6
years old “ESCUELA INFANTIL” – Kindergarten
It is not
compulsory 9.00 – 12 hours 15.00 – 17 hours Food
and Supervision during 12.00 – 15.00 hours, if
required.
6 -12 years old
“COLEGIOS
DE EDUCACION PRIMARIA” – Primary Schools
It is
compulsory 9.00 – 12.00 hours 15.00 – 17.00
hours Food and Supervision during 12.00 – 15.00
hours, if required.
Subjects: Knowledge of social cultural and
environmental matters Artistic education
Physical education “Castellano”
(Spanish) and literature Foreign Language
Mathematics Catholic Religion Study Hours
12 –
16 years old “ISTITUTO DE EDUCACION SECUNDARIA”
– Secondary Schools
It is
compulsory 8.00 – 12.30 hours 2 blocks, of two
semesters each.
Subjects:
Valenciano:
Language and Literature Castellano:
Language and Literature Foreign Language
Mathematics
Social Science Physical
Education Natural Science Arts
and Crafts
Technological Education Music
Choice of Second Foreign Language either modern or
classical
Religion
(optional)
16 –
18 years old “ISTITUTO DE EDUCACION
SECUNDARIA” Bacalaureate BUP –Like O Levels – (Access
to University)
Not
compulsory. 8.00 – 12.30 hours Subjects
are the same as above
There is
also a major reconstruction in the Spanish School
system going on at the moment and changes are expected
in the near future.
As well as an International English Speaking Private
School in Los Altos and two Colleges in Alicante and
Elche, one for girls and one for boys – private.
These are very exclusive and have a high standard.
Listed
below is a copy of school systems and addresses of
Primary and Secondary schools for Torrevieja:
How to
read: P1, P2 is Kindergarten P2, P4, P5
Primary
1 ESO, 2ESO, 3ESO, 4 ESO
Secondary
Bup Cou, as
O Levels
We must
emphasise that the most important decision is to put
the children in private or in public schools. |
Information &
Listing of International Schools
The
following is a list of international schools
in
Andalucía, ranging from those that offer a purely
British or American program to those that follow the
Spanish curriculum but with a strong emphasis on
tuition
in
English. Fees quoted are approximate and may
not include registration, materials, meals, transport
or other extras.
Aloha College
El Angel, 29660 Nueva Andalucia (Malaga) Tel: +34 95
281 4133
Headmaster: Mr. Burnett
Visit the school's website:
www.aloha-college.com
Purpose-built international, bilingual, co-educational
day school for
children 3-18 years. The school is a non-profit
company, parents buy shares when their children enter,
and are reimbursed on leaving. 620 students and 62
fully-qualified and experienced graduate staff.
Courses follow the guidelines of both the British
national curriculum and the Spanish LOGSE. The school
is authorized to convalidate
in
the Upper School the international qualifications of
IGCSE and IB with the Spanish national awards of ESO,
BUP, COU and Selectividad. Students go on to
university
in
UK,
Spain
and elsewhere
in
Europe and USA. Excellent facilities include four
modern Science Laboratories, computer centre, music
suite, art and design studio, nursery, library, multi
purpose hall and two outdoor sport areas. The school
has an orchestra, choir and individual music tuition
is available
in
ten instruments. Examiners from the UK visit annually
to award certificates for music, drama and ballet. Up
to 30 extra curricular activities are offered on a
regular basis, including the Duke of Edinburgh
Award scheme. Foreign exchange visits and other
educational trips form an integral part of the
curriculum of all pupils. The college provides full
meals and uniform service on site and runs daily buses
from Estepona and Fuengirola. 390,000 (nursery) –
824,000 ptas (International Baccalaureate).
 Benalmadena International College
Telephone/Fax: (+34) 95 256 16 66
Principal : Keith A.Ellis, B.A. Cert.Ed.
Visit the
school's website:
www.bic-benal.com
/
info@bic-benal.com
The Benalmadena International College is
situated in Nueva Torrequebrada, just off the N-340
coast road, between Benalmadena and Fuengirola.
Nueva Torrequebrada is a new, exclusive urbanisation
just metres from the sea and an established golf
course.
The
College has just completed its first phase in
development and consists of school building,
cafeteria and sports pitches. The second phase,
which will start in 2006, will include an extra
school building just for senior pupils, an indoor
sports centre and a heated indoor/outdoor swimming
pool. The third phase will be a Hall of Residence
for visiting schools and teams.
Sunland International School
Ctra. Cartama-Pizarra, Nueva Aljaima 29580 Cartama
Estacion, Malaga
Tel: 902 50 22 50 e-mail:
admin@sunland-int.com
Headmistress: Gillian Greenwood
Visit the school's website :
www.sunland-int.com
Sunland International School opened
in
September 2001 on a spacious countryside campus close to Cartama
Estacion, near Malaga University and the Scientific and
Technological Park of Andalucia. The School is no more than 25
minutes from eastern and central Malaga, Torremolinos, Benalmadena-Costa,
Churriana, Alhaurin, Pizarra or Coin. Sunland offers an
international curriculum, and will seek authorization to offer the
Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP) and IB Diploma Programs of
the International Baccalaureate Organization. English is the primary
language of instruction, plus Spanish language and other courses
in
line with Ministry of Education guidelines. The School will offer
Early Years and Primary classes for 3 to 9 year olds
in
September 2001, expanding annually thereafter to include the middle
and secondary years. Well qualified teachers, mainly from the UK and
Spain,
ensure high quality teaching with an emphasis on the
individual development of each student. The curriculum includes
Information Technology, Music, Drama, Dance, Sports and Swimming. A
variety of optional extracurricular activities take place after
school.
Almuñecar International School
Urbanizacíon Los Pinos s/n 18690, Almuñecar,
(Granada).
Tel. & Fax +34 958 635 911
Headteacher: Nigel Melen.
Fully authorized co-educational
Primary and Secondary school with 230 pupils at present, aged 2-18.
Pupils study the full range of National Curriculum subjects as well
as Spanish and social studies
in
accordance with the Spanish curriculum objectives. Courses lead to
IGCSE and A level examinations, with full convalidation of studies
available, and students are prepared for university entry abroad, or
here
in
Spain
through the Selectividad system. The school is also a member
of the Independent Schools Careers Organization, who offer valuable
advice and information on further study of future careers. There are
22 full time and 4 part time teachers, including an educational
psychologist and class sizes are small. The facilities include
sports area, lab, 2 libraries, English as a Second Language Centre
and information technology room. Social, cultural and sports
activities are arranged. 51,500-70,000 ptas per month, including
transport and meals.
Calpe College International School
Carretera de Cádiz km. 171, Aptdo 200, 29670 San Pedro
Alcántara (Malaga) Tel. +34 95 278 1479. Fax. +34 95 278 9416
Headmaster: Luis Gonzalez
Day school for children aged between 3 and 18 years,
all nationalities welcome, located between Marbella and Estepona.
British curriculum up to A level. Vocational courses are also
offered. Calpe offers a parallel Spanish curriculum which is fully
convalidated. There are approximately 180 students and 18 qualified
teachers. Calpe is the recommended examination centre for several
boards, including Cambridge, Oxford and GCSE courses.
125,000-225,000 ptas a term.
The English International College
Urbanizacíon Ricmar, CN 340, 189.5 km 29600 Marbella
Principal: David Sutcliffe.
Co-educational school for 350 students aged between 3
and 18 years. British curriculum to IGCSE and A level. 37 teaching
staff guarantee small classes with approx. 85% British children.
Excellent record of entry into top UK, European, USA universities.
Duke of Edinburgh Award offered. Facilities include computer room,
science labs, playing fields, 2 swimming pools and libraries. Wide
range of extra curriculum activities offered, including dance and
drama. 143,000-286,999 ptas per term.
Rainbow International
Constantina 6, Urbanizacíon Leula, 29620, Torremolinos.
Head: Mrs Sasha Goodwin.
Montessori day school for approximately 40 pupils aged
between 1 and 6 years. All
nationalities accepted. Teaching
in
English up to 4 years, after which pupils may take lessons
in
their mother tongue. Fees upon request.
St. Anthony's College
Aptdo. 119, 29640, Fuengirola, Malaga
Co-educational school for 250 students from 3 to 18
years. The school teaches the British curriculum to GCE, A level,
BUP and COU, intensive English, Spanish and Pitman secretarial
course is also offered. Extra-curriculum activities include horse
riding, drama, Spanish dance and self-defense. Facilities include
two labs, library, tennis courts, pool, gym and recreational areas.
100,000-255,000 ptas per term.
Sunny View School
Aptdo. 175, Cerro del Torril, 29620 Torremolinos.
Tel. +34 95 238 3164
Director: Mrs H. Pettis
Purpose built international co-educational school
founded
in
1971 and fully authorized by Spanish Ministry of Education, 380
students aged 3 to 18 years. Provides a complete British Primary and
Secondary education following National Curriculum guidelines,
culmination
in
GCSE and A levels for world-wide university entrance.
Recognized GCE and GCSE Examination Centre, US High School Diplomas
also available – SAT and TOEFL Centre. Facilities include spacious
classrooms, new science building, maths and computer rooms, art room
library, gym and outdoor sports fields. Extra curriculum facilities
include drama, dance, music and various sports. 385,000-713,000 ptas
per year.
Swans School
Urb Caprico 1-2, 29600 Marbella. Tel. +34 95 277 3248
Headmistress: Mrs Tessa Swan
Primary Education from 3 to 11 years. British National
Curriculum including statutory tasks at the end of Key stage 1 and
2. Full Spanish Primary Course pre-escolar to 6 EGB French primary
Course. 146,000-200,000 ptas per term.
The English Centre
Ctra Fuentebravia, Km 15, Aptdo 85, El Puerto de Santa
Maria, (Cadíz)
Principal: Linda Randell
Co-educational day and boarding school that teaches
the Spanish curriculum and very intensive English as a Foreign
Language to 750 children aged 2-18. Sixty staff, including 48 full
time teachers. Thirty-two classrooms, labs, library, computer room,
video room, sports facilities and auditorium. Extra curricular
activities include sports, choir, dance and music. Annual ski trip
and trip to UK. 90,000-465,000 ptas
The International School at Sotogrande
Aptdo 15, 11310, Sotogrande (Cadiz) Tel: +34 956
795902
Head: Arthur Wall.
The International School at Sotogrande is a
progressive coeducational boarding and day school of 280 students
following the British National Curriculum and leading to A levels
and GCSE. Students comprise some 20 nationalities, although the
majority are English and Spanish. 145,000-300,000 ptas per term
AFTER SCHOOL EDUCATION
Stage Coach Theatre Arts School
Tel. +34 956 785081
In
Gibraltar, Sotogrande, Marbella and Torremolinos. After
school and weekend classes covering dance, drama and singing for a
variety of ages.
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