Coruña British International School: Details and Fees

Coruña British International School

CityA Coruña

CurriculumBritish

Language of instructionEnglish

Age RangeAges 3 to 15

Yearly fees: from: €6,275
to: €8,175

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Mr. Dominic Abbott
Executive Head

Coruña British International School is a private, secular, independent school in A Coruña. We follow the English National Curriculum while meeting all Spanish schooling requirements. The education we offer our students is high quality and individualised, with dedicated attention for each student. We aim to develop each child’s full academic and personal potential and encourage our students to be curious, creative, self-disciplined and independent.

Our school currently offers classes from Early Years up to Year 10. We are progressively adding a new cohort each year until we offer the full range of schooling, from ages three to 18.

We are proud to teach the English National Curriculum at Coruña British International School. Educational excellence is at the heart of the British system and this philosophy extends beyond purely academic achievement.

The English National Curriculum encourages students to see the world around them from a different perspective, to form their own opinions, and to express themselves thoughtfully, respectfully and intelligently. Problem solving, working effectively as part of a group or independently, and learning how to approach their studies with a critical, open and creative mind are all skills that form part of our students’ daily educational experience, and are skills that we believe they will carry forward into the workplace in later life.

Quick summary of key school information

Language of instruction		English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes	Average	20 students / class
Class sizes	Maximum	25 students / class
Extracurricular activities
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Yearly fees:	from: €6,275 to: €8,175

School fees range in EUR valid for the academic year 2024/2025

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Nationalities

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

Languages

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

Classroom

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

Academics

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.

Student support

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 - Evaluating the most appropriate techniques to ensure that children with special educational needs achieve their maximum potential - Helping students to improve cognitive skills
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

Admissions

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 day

School start time	9:00
School finish time	16:00
Supervised care before/after school	Breakfast Club (07:30 to 08:30) Late departure (16:00 to 17:00)
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

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

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

About the school

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.
CBIS follows the English National Curriculum while meeting all Spanish schooling requirements. The education CBIS offers its students is high quality and individualised, with dedicated attention for each student.

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.

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Why choose Coruña British International School?

Early Years and Primary | Ages 3-11

The Early Years stage corresponds to the infant education stage in the Spanish system and is a key developmental stage, forming the foundation of your child’s educational journey. In the English National Curriculum we focus on linguistic immersion in English, plus artistic and musical activities, emotional intelligence and creative play.

During primary school we focus on providing children with a secure foundation in literacy and numeracy, in addition to working on personal and social skills.

Children learn in a positive and stimulating environment and are taught how to work effectively in teams and groups, learn how to study on their own, how to listen and concentrate, solve problems, make decisions, take initiative and learn about responsibility and cooperation.

Secondary and Sixth Form | 12 to 18 year olds

At secondary school students begin to acquire and develop the critical, analytical and rational thinking skills that enable them to achieve their academic goals and become responsible and proactive members of society.

Having completed secondary school with IGCSEs at 16 years old, students will be able to continue their education in Sixth Form, also known as post-16 education.

This is an optional stage, equivalent to the Spanish Bachillerato. Whatever future path our students decide to take, our objective is to prepare them to confidently and successfully embrace the challenges that lie ahead of them.

Students at Coruña British International School will get the opportunity to choose from a wide range of subject options on offer at A-Level, and which will prepare students for entry to both top Spanish and international universities.

Facilities

Coruña British International School has specially designed spaces which include covered patios for play, a dance/drama studio, workshop, greenhouse, sport facilities and even a duck pond!

For our younger students we have dedicated role-play spaces including a veterinary practice, a shop, and tool workshop and a children’s playground. Classrooms have dedicated comfortable spaces for quiet time and reading, group study zones and play areas.

As our students progress they can take advantage of our new Learning Hub, with its library, learning support room and technology space. There’s also an adventure playground with a spectacular slide!

We have a wide range of sporting facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, playing fields, a covered sports area and a psychomotor development facility.

Beyond the Classes

While at Coruña British International School we support our students to achieve academic success, we also believe that school life extends beyond the classroom.

We offer a wide range of extracurricular activities, from sport to academics, going through activities to improve artistic and creative skills. Students can also sign up to our fun and engaging summer camps and have the opportunity to take part in international exchange programmes and events.

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Get in contact with the Admissions team

Silvia Mesejo

Head of Admissions

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+34 981 28 67 99

If you are considering enrolling your child at Coruña British International School we encourage you to contact us for more information, to arrange a visit and to begin the admissions process.

"Our school attracts students from the local and international community. Every family I meet is unique. Not only do I get to show the school to visitors for the first time, but I also have the opportunity to see the pupils' progress throughout their time at the school. We are like a big family which allows for a more personalised attention to the children and families. I can say that I have a job that I am passionate about and I learn something new every day". Silvia Mesejo, Head of Admissions at Coruña British International School.

We’re looking forward to answering all of your questions and welcoming your family to our school.

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