Quick summary of key school information
All the details about this school in their own words
Number of students |
200 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
15 |
Most common nationality |
Spanish |
Ratio of local students to international students |
60% local - 40% international |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we offer Spanish and English boosters. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
English, Spanish and Catalan |
Max. number of students per class |
20 |
Average number of students per class |
15 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
We have an ICT room and a set of 20 ipads. There are computers, smart boards and projectors in every classroom. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
External examinations or assessments available |
SATs, GCSEs and A levels |
Results in these examinations |
Good, most of them are successful in their exams and achive great marks. Nevertheless, there are some students who struggle a little bit but they are helped very much. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, and it is also comunicated to parents through our platform Alexia and Google Classroom. |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Depending on the academic year. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Most of them |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
SEN program |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
SEN program and IPs for each student |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
They are required to do a trial day at the school to be able to see their level. |
Waiting list |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We allow new enrolments from 1st of March, when the re-enrolment process is finished. The deadline depends on the availability of places in each class. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, depending on the places availability |
School start time |
8.30am |
School finish time |
16.00pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
School bus service available |
Yes, from Barcelona |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Only from Nursery to Year 9 |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Chess, French, Hip Hop & Break Dance, Magic, Cooking, Robotics and video games, Athletics, Jazz dance, Art & Craft, Photography, Football, Tennis, Debate |
Sports activities included |
PE subject from Early years to Year 11 |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Not in the school, but there are lots of sports teams in the village for all ages. |
Sports facilities at the school |
Gym and Playground |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The International School of Catalunya (ISCAT), founded in 2007 in La Garriga, Barcelona, is an accredited British International School offering the National Curriculum of England and Wales from Nursery through to Year 13. Learning at ISCAT, following the British Curriculum with IGCSE at the end of Year 11, and A Levels in Year 13, opens a world of opportunities to study across the UK, Europe and the rest of the world. Integrity, respect and responsibility are the cornerstones on which our students build a future as tolerant, open-minded world citizens and independent thinkers. |
Teaching approach of the school |
SMALL GROUPS
TEACHING VALUES
AUTHENTIC LEARNING
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