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| Number of students |
300 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
18 |
| Most common nationality |
Spanish |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
85% of students are Spanish and 15% are from other countries. St. George's student body is mainly European, but it also has students from Asia, Africa, North America and South America |
| Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
Language support |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Basque |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Bachillerato |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It depends on the age of the students. 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 the Key Stage 1 and 2, from Year 3 upwards, students use a homework diary to record any homework they need to remember to do. Depending on their age, they are expected to do between one and a half hours of homework a week in Year 3, up to half an hour a day plus written work at the weekend in Year 6. In addition to the above, at St. George's British International School students are encouraged to read in both English and Spanish. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
SEN Department |
| Learning support offered |
The SEN Department offers professional help and practical support and advice to teachers, students and their families to ensure that any difficulties or challenges that might arise are resolved in the most effective and positive way. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
16:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
St. George's offers an extended hours service for parents of students in its primary school, starting at 8:00 before school and extending to 17:00 after school. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Skating, tennis, basketball, football, theatre, vocal training, music theory, instrument tuition, orchestra, dance, music live, computing, robotics. |
| Sports activities included |
A wide range of sporting activities are available at the school, including football, basketball, roller skating, handball, hockey, gymnastics and athletics. |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, laboratories |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor sports court, multi-sports indoor gymnasium, playground. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
St. George's British International School is a private international school in Leioa, Bilbao. St. George's teaches the English National Curriculum. St. George's school offers children a multilingual education from the age of 2, combining innovative methodologies and personalised attention to ensure that every one of its students reaches their full potential. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
St. George's aims to stimulate a lifelong passion for learning, encouraging every child to fulfil their academic, personal and professional goals. To do this, St. George follows the English National Curriculum, an internationally recognised and respected framework that opens the doors to prestigious universities throughout Spain, the UK, the USA, Europe and the rest of the world. |