Alex Obradors
Head of School
Several studies show that children who learn a second language at an early age develop cognitive abilities, such as increase of skills in problem solving, creativity, and respect to others cultures.
In Santa Clara International School, we follow a Spanish international curriculum in which fifty percent of the classes are taught in English and the rest are in Spanish (Catalan unless students are proficient in Spanish). In the case of our kindergarten, English Kinder Barcelona, ninety percent of the classes are taught in English.
Our goal is to develop and uncover the talent of each of our students.
How do we achieve it?
• Small groups
• Dynamic classes where students contribute and participate the whole time.
• Educational model based around cultivating each student's unique talents and purpose.
We have organised the information available for this school into 6 sections and 41 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.
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Number of students
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110
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Number of nationalities represented in the school
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more than 40
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Most common nationality
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There is not a common nationality, there is a variety
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Ratio of local students to international students
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50% local 50% international
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Max. number of students per class
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12
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Average number of students per class
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9
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Does the school employ teaching assistants?
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yes
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Native English and Spanish speaking teachers
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yes
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Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish
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yes
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Additional language classes offered by the school
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Spanish, English, French, Chinese, Catalan, German
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Use of technology in the classroom
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Technology is used in our ICT classroom
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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)
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We provide Online lessons as well
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Do teachers assign homework to their students?
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yes
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Approximate hours of homework given
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It depends on the year they are
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Uniform required
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yes
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Waiting list
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yes
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Entry evaluation for students
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yes
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Brief description of entry evaluation required
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There is an interview and a test to evaluate Mathematics and Languages,
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Deadline for registration (new academic year)
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There are different deadlines. When a group is completed, there is a waiting list.
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Students can join after academic year begins
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yes
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Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation
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100%
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External examinations or assessments available
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Trinity College of London, University of Cambridge examinations, Generalitat assessments, and Selectividad
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Results in these examinations
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Above average
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Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?
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They practice global values of respect and history of religions.
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How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion?
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There is a variety of families with different religions. Students learn global education to understand different perspectives in an international environment
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School bus service available
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yes
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Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs
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yes
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Learning support offered
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We adapt to each case
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students
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we offer them programs to unleash their full potential
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Student access to education psychologist
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yes
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school
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Global education with personalized learning based on the Spanish International Baccalaureate
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Teaching approach of the school
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Learning by doing with a holistic approach focused on the individual.
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Personalized Education
The feature that differentiates us from other schools is personalized education with small class size. We offer a global and international education but with a personalized approach. Our groups are a maximum of 10 students per class. This allows teachers to identify the weaknesses and the strengths of each student and to double down on their strengths. In this way, the student gains more confidence, security and self-esteem.
Our goal is to develop and uncover the talent of each of them. We can do it with small groups. In these classes, students ask a lot of questions. These classes are very dynamic where students contribute and participate the whole time.
Not all children succeed with a one-size-fits-all-education experience.
Clubs and Activities
Extracurricular activities are carried out during school hours. These activities have the objective of developing creativity.
At Santa Clara International School, students have the opportunity to learn to play an instrument: piano, violin, cello, drums, guitar or ukulele.
Students can also play different sports such as Tennis, Football, Basketball, Hockey, Volleyball, Martial Arts…
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