Marta Martínez
Head Teacher
A complete IB education
The only school in the area offering the full International Baccalaureate continuum, from the Primary Years Programme to the IB Diploma Programme.
Bilingual from the start
English and Spanish learning is woven into every stage, ensuring fluency and confidence in both languages.
Personalised learning
Flourish with independence, resilience and a lifelong love of learning - guided by expert teachers who skillfully balance challenge with support.
Two paths to graduation
Sixth Formers choose the Spanish Baccalaureate or the IB Diploma Programme, both recognised globally and open doors to top universities worldwide.
Specialised support
Dedicated Counselling Department ensures every child is supported academically, emotionally and personally to reach their full potential.
We have organised the information available for this school into 10 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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752
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Number of nationalities represented in the school
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35 nationalities
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Most common nationality
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In this order: Spanish, American, Argentinian, Chinese
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Ratio of local students to international students
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24%
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Native English and Spanish speaking teachers
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Our teachers are native or bilingual speakers with official accreditation to teach English as a Second Language.
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Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish
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Yes, this is a very common situation and the school offers options and flexibility in order to help the student to reach the level of the class as soon as possible.
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Additional language classes offered by the school
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German and French
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Max. number of students per class
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25 maximun, but it is not used to happen. But these are very specific situations. It is normal to have a maximum of 20
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Average number of students per class
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18 students per classroom
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Does the school employ teaching assistants?
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Yes, in fact there is a ratio of teachers/students of 1/11. For example, in Early years stage, every single class has a teacher and an assistant, making the ratio at the stage of 1/9.
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Use of technology in the classroom
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From 4th of Primary, the students have their own ipad and this project lasts until they leave the school at 18 years old. Earlier in Primary the ipads are shared and used only in some lessons. In Early years, there are some classrooms with smart and touch TVs and all the brandnew baccalaureate classrooms have Promethean TVs.
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Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies)
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Yes, the school has been named as one of the most innnovative schools in Spain. This is because Internacional Aravaca has been using technology for so many years so it helped the school to keep teaching from the very beginning during the pandemic. IA students didn't miss a class during the lockdown and once they came back to the school, if someone was in quarantine, he or she was able to connect to the classroom from home.
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Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?
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We are a secular school. This means that pupils can choose between religion (catholic) and alternative.
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External examinations or assessments available
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EBAU and official language exams as Cambridge (English), Goethe (German) or Delf (french)
IB Diploma
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Results in these examinations
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We have an EBAU average mark of 7,40. Cambridge exams are 100% passed in Primary. the FCE is passed by the 87% and the CAE is passed by the 71%. Goethe exams are passed by the 93% of students and Delf is passed by the 100% of our students
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Do teachers assign homework to their students?
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A reasonable amount of homework is assigned to the student, from 5th of primary. But they will always have time to complete it at the school.
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Approximate hours of homework given
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From 5th of primary they have some homework, but the students have some time during the day to complete it and it case they need more time, they will need it to do it at home
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Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation
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100%
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Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs
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Yes, we have a programme called TALENTIA for children with high abilities. Also, we also offer LOGOPEDICS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND PSYCHOPEDAGOGY services.
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Learning support offered
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The school has an external agreement with specialists in speech therapy, occupational therapy and psychopedagogy. This is carried out during the school day and in coordination with the educational community (teachers, therapist and family).
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students
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The TALENTIA programme is about motivating the talented students to give their best, so they have special activities on top of their regular schedule.
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Student access to education psychologist
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Yes, the school has a guidance department, with two educational psychologist who help and suppot students and teachers during the year.
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Entry evaluation for students
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Yes, we have an assement from 2nd of primary
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Brief description of entry evaluation required
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Depending on the year, they have a level exam, a meeting with the stage coordinator and the counseling department.
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Waiting list
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Yes, in some years we have a waiting list
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Deadline for registration (new academic year)
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We suggest to register before april.
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Students can join after academic year begins
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Yes
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School start time
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Depending on the year... Early years, primary and secondary stages start at 9am. Baccalaureate starts at 8am
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School finish time
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Depending on the year... Early years, primary and secondary stages finish at 17pm. Baccalaureate finishes at 15pm
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Supervised care before/after school
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Yes, we have extended time available from 8am to 9 am and from 17pm to 18pm
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School bus service available
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Yes, and buses are adapted for little childrenwith appropriate safety seats
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School provided lunches
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Yes, the food is cooked at the school
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Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)
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Yes, all special diets are attended
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Uniform required
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Yes
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Facilities at the school
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Library, a sensory classroom for early years, a psychomotricity room, a tech lab, a robotics lab, a science lab, an art classroom, outdoor space for classes, a green garden...
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Sports facilities at the school
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We have two football fields, a basketball court, a tennis court, two paddle tennis courts, a sports centre
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school
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The school offer an individual, personalized and innovative learning to the students. This means that their students will be able to create their personal best in an international environment. This school is part of ISP, which is one of the biggest world school groups, so this means that the school is able to offer many international programmes and activities to their students.
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Teaching approach of the school
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Personalized, innovative and individual teaching.
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Learning journey
• Early Years, Primary and Secondary School - Ages 2-16: Students flourish in bilingual environment, where the Spanish curriculum is enhanced by the Primary and Middle Years Programme, studying in specialised learning spaces and growing independent through entrepreneurship and international experiences.
• International Baccalaureate - Ages 16-18: The International Baccalaureate opens doors to the world's top universities, empowering learners with a rigorous language programme, real-world career readiness and tailored guidance - helping them grow into confident, globally-minded achievers.
• National Baccalaureate - Ages 16-18: The Spanish Baccalaureate equips students for success at top domestic universities, shaping them into thoughtful, well-rounded graduates - whether their passion lies in Science and Technology, Health or Social Sciences.
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