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IB and British
Ages 3 to 18

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CityMallorca
CurriculumsIB and British
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 3 to 18
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Quick summary of key school information

Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 14 students / class
Maximum 18 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
School's webpage:
Yearly fees: from: €7,297
to: €11,592
Address: Carrer Joan de Saridakis, 64, 07015 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
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All the details about this school in their own words

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Number of students

490

Number of nationalities represented in the school

20

Most common nationality

Spanish, British, German

Ratio of local students to international students

51% local : 49% international

Native English speaking teachers

Yes

Language support for students not fluent in English

Yes

Additional language classes offered by the school

Spanish, Catalan, French, German

Max. number of students per class

12- 18 (Depending of the Year group)

Average number of students per class

6-18 (Depending of the Year group)

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Yes

Use of technology in the classroom

According to the year group, from Interactive Screens to students' laptops

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

External examinations or assessments available

IGCSE, A Levels, IB DP

Results in these examinations

Outstanding

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes

Approximate hours of homework given

From Year 1 onwards homework is set, increasing in length and scope as a pupil progresses through the school. Through homework QC is seeking to generate a variety of worthwhile learning experiences in support of those provided in school

Primary children are encouraged to read with or to their parents, depending on the level reached. Support at home undoubtedly contributes to a child’s success in this area. Children will also, at various stages, be asked to learn spellings or multiplication tables. Older children may be asked to complete unfinished work at home or undertake research or revision work for a subsequent lesson. In Year 6, pupils are tested on the core subjects and are given homework time to revise for these tests.

Homework gives secondary pupils practice in managing their own learning, fulfilling targets and meeting deadlines, thereby acquiring a sense of responsibility. Not all homework is in the form of written exercises. Learning, reading, researching and revising are also valuable activities.

To help pupils manage their homework, they are provided with homework diaries and these are checked regularly by class teachers and form tutors. This is an area where QC depends on parents to give active help and encouragement.

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

95-100%

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

The school, recognising that each child is unique, aims to satisfy the educational needs of each and every one of its pupils. Where a pupil has specific educational needs, every effort is made to enable him or her to overcome them within the constraints of the resources available to the school.

The school does not, however, specialise in supporting particular categories of special needs. Parents are, therefore, strongly advised to discuss with the school any known difficulties their child might have when applying for admission, in order to ascertain that these difficulties can be met.

Student access to education psychologist

Yes

Entry evaluation for students

Interview and assessment

Brief description of entry evaluation required

- Primary Department – pupils spend a morning in the classroom, enabling them to experience life at QC at first hand and giving the class teacher an opportunity to assess their suitability for a place.
- Secondary Department – pupils are required to take a test in English and Mathematics and Spanish if applicable.
- Sixth Form (years 12 and 13) – entry at this level depends on GCSE results and a personal reference from previous school.

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes

School start time

8:45

School finish time

15:30 -16:00

Supervised care before/after school

Yes

School provided lunches

Yes

Uniform required

Yes

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

Crêche, homework club, German, Science, Art, football, judo, rhythmic gymnastics, swimming

Sports activities included

All of the National Curriculum including swimming and other water activities (water polo)

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Yes (Consell de Mallorca)

Facilities at the school

Library, 3 Sciences Labs, Art & Exhibition rooms, Small theater, 6th form common room

Sports facilities at the school

Sport Centre: Football pitch, Sports Hall, Training studio, multi-sport court and indoor 25m pool,

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

Queen’s is a progressive and forward thinking school with outstanding facilities and a long tradition of academic excellence. The school is close to the city of Palma, yet its unique
location, set in idyllic natural surroundings, creates a peaceful atmosphere in which students thrive. The close-knit community we encourage here ensures that students develop lifelong
relationships. Both leadership and personal management skills are enhanced through the range of opportunities we offer beyond the classroom.

Teaching approach of the school

QC aims to promote effective learning in a happy, secure environment based on mutual respect where the acquisition of knowledge, skills and personal qualities enable students to meet the demands of present and future society.

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