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| Number of students |
170 |
| Most common nationality |
Catalan |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
55% Catalan 45% English and other Nationalities. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
From 2015 Richmond takes children with no English between the ages of 3 and 6. There are a limited number of places for non-English speaking Primary pupils between the ages of 6 and 9 of proven academic ability. From the ages of 9 onwards all pupils must have a high level of English or join the EFL program. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, Catalan, French. |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
The average class size is 16 students, except in Early Years where we have a ratio of 13:1 including assistants. |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
This depends on the age of the pupil.
|
| Entry evaluation for students |
Interview and test. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Kindergarten - interview with the headmaster.
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| School start time |
9:00 |
| School finish time |
16:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
To accommodate parents working timetables children can be dropped off from 8:30 a.m. at an additional fee. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Thanks to Richmnd's catering it is able to accommodate to most dietary needs. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Richmond offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Basketball court. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Richmond International School is the first school in Catalonia of its kind. It will lead the way in providing internationally-relevant world class education in a familiar atmosphere. |
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