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| Number of students |
230 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
12 |
| Most common nationality |
Spanish |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
5:1 |
| Max. number of students per class |
Depends on the grade (15-25) |
| Average number of students per class |
13 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we have an EAL programme to support students (please, visit our website for more information) |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish is taught as a second language (daily lessons). Students also learn French as a third language. French and German are offered as part of our versatile After School Activities programme. Other languages have been offered in the past, groups are organized if parents request them. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Students and teachers use interactive boards and 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) |
Currently, we are not using virtual classroom technologies. However, in case of an emergency we are prepared to do it (as we did during COVID-19 national quarantine) |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Homework varies depending on the age of the child and the teacher. Children in Early Years and Primary school usually have very little or no homework. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the age |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
There may be a waiting list for certain grades. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students who are 7 or older must take a Cat4 exam. In addition, all students are interviewed and the request transcripts from their previous schools |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Students can join us once the academic year has started under certain conditions. Each case must be evaluated. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE and A Level exams |
| Results in these examinations |
All our students passed their exams last year |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No, we are not a religious school. However, we can acommodate religious dietary restrictions. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Our team studies each case following the Waves of Intervention program, designing specific and individualized interventions to help develop the maximum potential of every student. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
An action plan is designed based on their preferences and interests, taking into account their learning style. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No |
| School start time |
8.30AM |
| School finish time |
4.30PM |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
This academic year our activities are less due to COVID-19 restrictions. We currently offer football (soccer), rhythmic gymnastics, mini tennis, German and French |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming, hockey, football, rugby, basketball, ping-pong or athletics (jumping, running, throwing, etc.) among others. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
BSN campus offers a wide variety of sports facilities: all-weather football pitch, covered basketball court and two indoor PE gyms. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, football teams on regional leagues. We also organize competitions among our own students. |
| Other facilities at the school |
BSN provides specialist rooms including an IT suite, open-plan library complemented with comfortable reading and work areas, science lab, music room with additional private practice suites, modern foreign languages rooms and two dining hall served by our in-house kitchen. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The British School of Navarra offers contemporary British international education to children aged 2 to 18. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Teaching and learning is aimed at making the most of childrens' natural curiosity to learn and inquisitiveness. In Early Years, learning takes place principally through guided play. As work gradually becomes more structured in Primary School, lessons are planned with a view to making them interesting and engaging. As they move into Secondary School, children receive teaching by subject specialists. |