Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
500+ |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
12 |
| Most common nationality |
Spanish |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
3:1 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, Italian, French, Valencian |
| Max. number of students per class |
26 |
| Average number of students per class |
25 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Since early stages tecnology is implemented into the classroom, during Early Stages tecnology is introduced through our innovative Neuroscience initiative, in later stages of education such as Secondary and Sixth Form IPads are provided by the school for students to engage in a mor eeffective way of studying. |
| 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 it is we have a own platform |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
The school is nondenominational. There's no religion classes periodically but we give all students the chance to practice first catholic comunion |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We have halal specialized menus for muslims, in addtion during Ramadan season, they are provided with spaces to pray. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
GL Assessments, IGCSE, A Levels through Edexcel, Cambridge and Oxford (for computer science) |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
2 hours a day of work for all subjects during Sixth form |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes we have a SEN department |
| Learning support offered |
Free extra lessons for special needs students to support in their academics |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We support them by facilitating access to a higher academic level that they're available to achieve handing them materials and having teachers support them. In addition to allowing them complete higher level exams such some Year 11 students which are academically gifted can take As and A2 exams |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Only if it's required if the student is over a certain age |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
To measure their level in english, science and maths |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
9:30 |
| School finish time |
16:45 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Ballet, funky, judo, tennis, robotics, skating, cooking, theatre, Ukelele, Dalcroze, Chess, Boxing |
| Sports activities included |
There is a subject called PE where sports such as cricket, baseball, basketball, football and other sports are practiced |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, 2 Labs, Study rooms; Art rooms and 2 ICT rooms |
| Sports facilities at the school |
- Covered sports hall (600 m2)
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
British School Alzira wants to be much more than a school. BSA aspires to be a space of education and life, where every student feels like, thanks to what he learns and experiences every day, there is nothing he is not able to do. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
BSA has been applying the British Curriculum, one of the most prestigious and advanced pedagogical methods in the world, since 2009. An individualized teaching style where the student is the center of everything, and the ultimate goal is that he can give the most of his abilities. |