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| Number of students |
372 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
15 |
| Most common nationality |
Spanish |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
90% local to 10% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language programme |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French, Galician |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Only in some activities and in ICT class |
| 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) |
We had online learning during covid |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE'S, ALEVELS |
| Results in these examinations |
They havent reached that level yet |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It depends on the age of the student. As a general rule, no homework is set in early years, but students are expected to take reading books home to read with their parents. In Key Stage 1 and 2, from Year 2 upwards, students have term homework which they ahve 6 weeks to complete, reading books and some maths. About 15 minutes daily. In Secondary they have about 40 minutes a day homework. In addition to the above, at Coruña British International School students are encouraged to read in both English and Spanish. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
None have graduated yet. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
SEN Department |
| Learning support offered |
SEN Department is staffed by highly-qualified professionals, with extensive experience in child psychology, learning processes, behaviour and child development. The department is there to help students to succeed, by: - Working with parents and students to identify specific educational needs and develop strategies for optimal progress
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| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We have diferentiation in class so they will have challenges in all their lesson to do and reach a higher level of learning. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
CBIS organises a simple assessment of English and Maths skills for children aged 7 and over. |
| Waiting list |
In some year groups yes. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
If there are spaces availbale we do not have a deadline. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
If there are spaces available yes. |
| School start time |
9:00 |
| School finish time |
16:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Breakfast Club (07:30 to 08:30)
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| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Chess, multisports, basketball, judo, swimming, skateboard, surf, tennis, rhythmic gymnastics, piano, guitar, play school music, drama, art, dance, ballet, little chefs, Mandarin, abacus, robotics, newspaper club. |
| Sports activities included |
They have PE 2 days a week and depending on the year group and the curriculum they do gymnastics and all types of different sports. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. Our ECA classes take part in competitions and as a school we take part in the globeducate olympics which is an opportunity for our student to travel to other countries and connect with other Globeducate students from all around the world. As a School we also celebrate sports day. |
| Facilities at the school |
Patios for play, library, learning support room, technology space, science lab. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor sports hall, basketball court, dodgeball court |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Coruña British International School is a private and secular school in A Coruña which belongs to the Globeducate, world leader in International Education. Globeducate is a global network of +55 premium International schools in 9 countries who prepare each student to be a global citizen who can shape the world. A Globeducate school creates opportunities to connect with students from our schools across the world to come together, in person or online, for sport, music, arts, academic challenges and to work with others to help build a more equal, fair and sustainable world.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
Through a broad and balanced curriculum that goes beyond the purely academic, CBIS builds a deeper experience of the world. This encourages an environment in which each student can discover and develop their own talents - and appreciate the perspectives and gifts of others. |