Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Most common nationality |
38% British, 32% Spanish, 30% Mixed |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, the school has a fully qualified support teacher, qualified for dealing with pupils with specific learning difficulties. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
There is an extension programme for high achievers. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
There is a wide choice of extra curriculum activities in both the Junior and the Senior schools such as, art, drama, swimming, sports, karate, ballet, football, Russian, German, etc. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
There is adequate playground space for all ages, shaded areas and sports installations. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Sierra Bernia School is a privately owned coeducational day school offering British education from 3 to 18 years to pupils of all nationalities.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
SBS seeks to provide a happy working environment in which children of all nationalities can gain academic success. Integration amongst the multi-national and bilingual pupils on roll is encouraged, as is participation in local community events. |