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| Number of students |
120 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
7 |
| Most common nationality |
English |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50/50 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Interactive whiteboards, Clever-Touch screen, TV and computer screens. |
| 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) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
None |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Time dependant on age group |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Children may be supported in the classroom or offered individual tuition with a specialist teacher.
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| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Baseline assessment and trial morning |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
March |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
09.00 |
| School finish time |
16.00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Football, basketball, cross country, chess, ballet, yoga, Spanish for foreigners, Art |
| Sports activities included |
Children participate in physical education, during which they learn a variety of different skills e.g. football, hockey, basketball as well as balancing and hand-to-eye coordination. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Three separate play areas:
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Calpe School provides a happy and stimulating environment for children from 2 to 11 years and benefits from high teacher to pupil ratio. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Calpe's team of highly qualified and dedicated staff provides a complete and thorough approach to education which enables the intellectual and emotional development of every child. Calpe provides a safe, friendly environment where every child is valued as an individual and inspire to achieve their full potential. |