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The International Bilingual School Terra Nova accompanies children from kindergarten through to entry into secondary schooling or work life, always with the prospect of higher vocational training. The IBS Terra Nova is a private school based on the canton of Zurich curriculum. In addition, we also follow international curricula – especially from the English-speaking world. Our kindergarten and primary school are to be met. bilingual in English and German. The high proportion of English-speaking families in our environment naturally creates a bilingual atmosphere that allows the high standards of the Swiss school system and the international requirements to be met. The IBS Terra Nova opens the eyes to numerous worlds. Along the communal path into the future, many horizons and perspectives arise. With its two sites in Küsnacht and Feldmeilen, IBS Terra Nova presents itself as a modern educational, cultural and social center. Our private school is a state recognized as well as confessionally and ideologically independent. Since its foundation in 1996, IBS Terra Nova has stood for a performance-oriented educational institution and a place of innovation. Parents who set high standards for the education of their children find a competent partner in IBS Terra Nova. Our uppermost goal is to prepare the students for academic education in either a long- or short-term Gymnasium grammar school. IBS Terra Nova is firmly anchored in the Swiss educational landscape and prepares children and youth for international requirements. We want to maintain the joy of discovery, recognize children’s talents and specific strengths and promote them. In awareness of the significance of English, we already nurture bilingualism in our kindergarten and primary school. At the secondary level, language teaching in German and English is according to knowledge and happens in ability-level groups. Poets and philosophers allow the heroes of their stories to set out for new lands and horizons time and again. Terra Nova discovered neither bilingualism nor school. However, with our Terra Nova philosophy, we are always exploring a new land. The school is run as a day school and cares for the children throughout the day – with lunch and additional offers in culture and sport. The Kindergarten at the IBS Terra Nova generally lasts two years and is open to children from four years of age. We lead the children based on their prior knowledge of German and/or English and prepare them in all areas of learning for their future schooling careers. The teaching is shared equally between German and English and is given by mother-tongue teachers. In these foundation years, the children are already exposed to a wide-ranging experience in writing and media. There are not yet subject lessons in the Kindergarten. The children develop their skills across the disciplines in an integrated way – through activities, actions, creative tasks, and play. The teacher selects specific content from different education areas to meet the needs of the children either as a whole class, small groups, or individually. The learning environment mirrors the reality of life for children as much as possible. For them, it is important that they belong to and can contribute to this environment, that they have friends and feel understood, protected, and treated fairly by the teachers. The first years serve to introduce and develop basic cultural techniques. The children bring different foreknowledge to this and learn at different paces. While some have already gathered first experiences in a subject, others must learn the new material from the ground up. We, therefore, focus on differentiated instruction. No child should be bored – and every child should not only understand but also internalize the material. Social study is a broad field of research and experience. Here the children deal with the multifaceted questions of life, look for answers to scientific phenomena, develop expertise in numerous areas and so expand their general knowledge. Language, mathematics and social studies instruction is shared equally between German and English. Generally, one mother tongue teacher works in the first half of the week, the teacher with the other language during the second part. Music, handicrafts, theater, media, and sports are taught by qualified subject personnel either in English or German depending upon the teacher’s origin. As of Grade 5 French is added, also taught by a mother tongue teacher. At our academically demanding secondary school, our students continue their education in two languages. Our bilingual curriculum is based on the official curriculum of the Canton of Zurich (Lehrplan 21) and the standards of the Cambridge International Curriculum. All students are prepared for entry into our English-speaking Gymnasium or other high schools. View full school

Founded in 1924, as the first-ever international school, Ecolint has been proudly educating for a better world ever since. Choosing a school – especially in the Geneva area - can be quite bewildering, with many establishments seeming to offer similar academic programs, excellent extra-curricular opportunities, and modern facilities. There are many ways to join us on our mission. You could apply to be a student or a member of staff you might be a visiting artist, musician, or guest speaker you could volunteer to work with students in your area of specialism or consider donating to help our Foundation…the possibilities are endless. We are all interconnected and interdependent and that, of course, includes you. Yes, we have a rich history as the world’s first international school and birthplace of the International Baccalaureate. We are happy to boast state-of-the-art teaching facilities and three impressive campuses across Geneva and Vaud. We delight in our inclusive entry policy, which means students of all abilities are welcomed here, and our examination results that demonstrate the quality of our teaching. And we are proud to count many distinguished figures working in every sphere among our global alumni community. But most of all we are hungry to do more. To reflect on where we can improve. To strive always to do better than our previous best. To learn from others. To innovate and develop our provision so that today’s students – and tomorrow’s – will be able to leave the world better than they found it. We believe that what sets us apart – and why visitors from the Council for International Schools recently called Ecolint “an outstanding school” - are the following key reasons: Founded by civil servants from the ILO and the League of Nations (the precursor to the UN) as the world’s first-ever international school, we remain the most diverse school in the world. With 140 nationalities and 80 mother tongues, no school on earth exposes students to such extraordinary international diversity. We exist to educate for peace and to inculcate strong humanitarian values of inclusiveness, respect, and inter-cultural understanding in everything we do. Resolutely not-for-profit, mankind is the only beneficiary of our work, not corporate shareholders or private equity firms. Having espoused the concept of child-centered education since our foundation in 1924, we have been innovating pedagogically ever since. The birthplace of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, we are extremely proud of our rigorous academic approach and the results we achieve in all our programs, especially in light of our inclusive admissions policy that means we never refuse a child entry on grounds of academic ability. Our aim at the International School of Geneva is to provide a distinctive high-quality international education through which all our students are helped to develop their abilities to the highest level of their potential. We respect students’ individual and cultural identities, encouraging them to become independent learners eager to carry on learning throughout their lives. We prepare students for membership of communities that are socially and culturally diverse, for citizenship, and for engagement with the political, ethical, and environmental challenges of their times. We expect them to want to take an active part in making their world a better place and one that is based on the mutual understanding, respect, and shared values to which the school has been committed throughout its long history. The International School of Geneva serves both the international and local communities of the Geneva area. We are committed to preparing students to live in a multilingual and multicultural world and, as a bilingual Foundation, to develop their fluency in both English and French. The school exists for the sake of its students and is committed to a continual re-evaluation of their needs in the light of social, economic, and cultural change. The school strives continually to promote excellence in all aspects of its provision, to do better than its previous best, and to model the values that it encourages in its students. The main principles of an international education A key element of this unity is a commitment to a particular kind of international education. The Foundation has defined those main principles as follows: Encouraging important international values Supporting the student’s language development Ensuring an international dimension to the curriculum Recognizing the importance of global issues Showing respect for, and integration with, the host country. View full school

The International School of Berne (ISBerne), established in 1961, is a creative learning community for students from all over the world. Within the framework of the three International Baccalaureate Programmes, guided by ISBerne teachers and staff, students have the opportunity to become open-minded, principled, knowledgeable, confident lifelong learners and multilingual citizens of the world who respect themselves and others. The International School of Berne (ISBerne) provides a high-quality academic program that encourages students to be reflective and involved in the learning process. This starts in the Early Learning Centre and progresses through to Grade 12. Our dedication to excellence in international education has been part of the school's drive to develop as an International Baccalaureate World School. The school’s IB Diploma program was established in 1995 we were authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Programme in January 2007 and the IB Middle Years Programme in April 2007. We are one of only 9 IB schools in Switzerland offering three IB programs. ISBerne continues to offer, in addition to the IB, an accredited US High School Diploma. Through our IB programs, ISBerne students are well-prepared for the future and develop an understanding of cultural diversity, collaboration, and independent learning. With over 325 students from over 40 countries and staff from 12 nations, we are truly an international community. The new campus has been many years in the works, and the whole school community was very excited to see the project finally come to fruition in April 2017. Originally, when the school was founded in October 1961, it opened in a house but by 1965 the enrolment had reached 52 so the land was found in Gümligen and the first buildings of a new campus were built. Over the years ISBerne continued to grow alongside the growth of the Canton of Berne and eventually, at 200 students the school grew too large for its existing site. After much careful planning and considerable investment, ISBerne finally moved again in the Spring of 2017 to a new state-of-the-art purpose-built campus. The new campus is at Allmendingenweg 9, 3073 Gümligen not far from its old location… just two tram stops away! ISBerne’s students, staff and families, and the local community of the Canton of Berne continue to delight in the new campus. The strong educational curriculum follows a philosophy of education based on the principles of: Educating the whole person Promoting international understanding Education through a broad, balanced curriculum Respect for and tolerance of cultural diversity. The Elementary and Middle school program includes French and German, music, visual arts, theatre arts, the sciences, humanities, mathematics, and English. The grade 5 students complete their Elementary education with an Exhibition, which celebrates their learning over their six years in Elementary school. The Middle school students complete their educational program through a Personal Project in grade 10. The IB Diploma program in grades 11 and 12 is a comprehensive and rigorous two-year curriculum to prepare students for university entrance. Students choose six subjects to study, write an Extended Essay, follow a Theory of Knowledge Course and complete a Community, Action, and Service Program. We aim to offer high-quality, academically sound education to an international student body in a supportive and understanding environment. By developing and adopting an English language curriculum from preschool to grade 12. By nurturing an atmosphere of trust between students, staff, administrators, and parents. Be it curricular or extra-curricular, ISBerne offers numerous ways in which students can learn and grow individually and together as a community, gaining confidence and experience, as well as leadership and teamwork skills. Life at ISBerne offers an array of competitive and non-competitive sports teams, after-school activities, Student Council, Yearbook team, and school-sponsored activities such as our Outdoor Education Week, school trips, and the Ski & Skate Fridays program. We call it ‘Learning through Action’ and no matter what your interests or abilities, age or experience, ISBerne offers a world of opportunity… there is always something of interest to do and new opportunities for learning, play, and fun! Outdoor education is a component of the ISBerne curriculum across the grades. Through camps and excursions, the Outdoor Education program takes advantage of the last warm rays of summer and launches the new academic year in a spirit of camaraderie! The After School Activities (ASA) program provides students access to activities that are not offered within the framework of the curriculum, such as: Band Drama Yearbook Photography Cub Scouts Arts & Crafts Lego Robotics Dance …and more! The ASA program complements maintains, and develops existing curricular aims and objectives, offering students challenging, new experiences to enrich their time at ISBerne. View full school

The British School of Bern is an English-speaking, International day school established in 1988. It is for pupils of all nationalities from the ages of three to twelve years. The British School aims to provide a high-quality program for children of all abilities that promotes the social, emotional, cognitive, moral, physical, and aesthetic development of each child. The British School is dedicated to educating the mind, body, and social well-being of each child with special emphasis on self-worth and respect shown for life. We stress acceptance of differences we emphasize cooperation with, and concern for, others, and we practice a sense of commitment toward the larger community. Above all, we prize the unique worth of each individual. We seek to provide a challenging curriculum with flexibility to meet the needs of each student. We believe that to be effective, schooling must be founded on secure mastery of basic skills, taught not only in isolation but also in integration with one another and with real-life situations. We place a strong emphasis on reading, personal expression of ideas through speaking and writing, and mastery of computational and problem-solving skills. We also encourage scientific discovery, artistic creativity, and physical fitness. In every area, we encourage independent thinking and judgments balanced by receptivity to the ideas of others. Our school atmosphere is informal and friendly. We welcome parent volunteers, community resources, and agencies into the school to assist us in the delivery of a comprehensive and stimulating educational program. Although styles of teaching vary, we recognize and respect different learning styles and are united in our commitment to each child. Our staff are excited about education and are constantly learning and growing. They show children a caring community by working together and respecting one another. We believe in every individual and hope to nurture well-rounded, self-respecting, friendly children. The school learning program is based on the latest British and International curriculums. Lessons are given in English. Both regular testing and continuous assessment are considered to be important when monitoring each child’s progress. National tests from England and America are used. In the first term, parents are invited to discuss their children’s progress with the class teacher. Formal reports are made in the third term. Following the reports, the parents are invited to discuss their child/ren’s progress with the teachers. Subjects taught include English, Mathematics, Science, ICT (Information, Communication, and Technology), German, Geography, History, Music, Drama, Art/Craft, P.S.H.E. (Personal, Social and Health Education), and, Physical Education. All students have access to computers in their classrooms, as well as regular use of the computer lab. View full school

Collège du Léman is an international preparatory school located in Geneva, Switzerland, and offers individual growth, academic excellence, and lifelong learning to students from Pre-K through Grade 12. Our children are entering a different world. It is an exciting world, with more advanced technology, in which we can communicate more easily with people all over the planet. This requires a different approach to education. At Collège du Léman, we nurture students to become confident, compassionate, and enthusiastic about opportunities everywhere in the world. We shape our students to be globally dedicated citizens, eager to make a deep and long-lasting contribution to society. Our community is home to many different cultures and nationalities, and our curriculum and teaching teaches students to become "problem solvers", who pause for thought, appreciate different perspectives, and seek common ground with everyone they meet. Above all, we understand that every child has potential and that the school aims to inspire students to discover and pursue it. Our teaching, facilities, and location all allow us to offer unmatched choices. Your child will be able to explore a large range of activities and subjects, and our personalized approach will help them to develop a curriculum that inspires them. When students graduate from Collège du Léman, they know that humanity and compassion are as necessary as the understanding of science, math, or history. They possess a resilience that gives them the courage to take risks, the stamina to succeed in a highly competitive world, the ability to think critically, and the will to challenge existing assumptions. At Collège du Léman, our aims are high and our goals are demanding, but those always seem to be the most exciting to achieve. We help educate and form the future “movers and shakers” of the world. Our college offers high-quality international education, in a community of many different nationalities. But that isn't all. We are also committed to a truly bilingual curriculum and offer an unmatched range of diplomas to help them prepare for top-class universities around the world. From their early years, we help your child discover the skills that will make them a success. Our personalized approach to education allows them to choose their path, while our focus on critical thinking and leadership helps them to mark themselves out in the world. Everyone is a part of something greater. Our school family is made up of many nationalities, and we teach every student to be respectful and understanding of all cultures. Our students are taught to value integrity and to embrace their role in making the world better. Our curriculum challenges and encourages all students to explore and extend their talents to achieve their ambitions. Choosing an international school in Switzerland is an important decision. Collège du Léman will introduce new thinking, languages, and cultures, encourage your child to achieve more and open doors to top universities worldwide. Our community is composed of families from all over the world. We embrace the fundamental values of respect, internationalism, team spirit, and excellence and educate our students to be principled, open-minded, inquisitive, involved, and responsible as they prepare for global citizenship. Our curriculum provides an exceptional set of learning opportunities. Students learn through English or French or may choose to follow the Bilingual program from Preschool upwards, as they work towards a variety of diplomas the highly-regarded International Baccalaureate, the Swiss Maturité, the American High School diploma, or the French Baccalaureate. Through a wide range of options available we provide a tailor-made pathway for our students and at each stage of their school life, they will be able to select courses and activities that inspire them, both inside and outside the classroom. Students set personal and academic goals at the start of the school year and are guided toward making them a reality. They are supported and encouraged in all activities such that they become confident citizens, eager and ready to make a difference in the world. View full school

Novaschool Sunland International is a private school in Málaga with a British International Curriculum for students from 3 to 18 years old. It’s set in the countryside. Novaschool Sunland International School is set in the countryside, giving students the safe and healthy environment they have always dreamed of. The school is located on a spacious and secure campus of 40,000 square meters to the northwest of Malaga city. It features excellent academic buildings and sports facilities and is set in the attractive wildlife of the Guadalhorce valley. Novaschool Sunland International is situated in a unique countryside estate of over 40,000 square meters to the northwest of Málaga, in the heart of the Guadalhorce valley. It is surrounded by nature and the buildings blend into the environment whilst offering all the facilities required by a high-level education center. Furthermore, the school benefits from fantastic communications and is easily accessible from the main towns and cities of the coast. The Andalucian Technology Park and Málaga can be reached in just a few minutes. Marbella, Benalmádena, Fuengirola, and other coastal areas are less than 30 minutes away. The primary and secondary schools share the same campus although the buildings are separate. Most secondary classes take place in the building close to the swimming pool, which means that secondary students can enjoy a calm and independent learning environment. The Novaschool educational group, to which Novaschool Sunland International belongs, bases its educational model on excellence and innovation. It develops these principles in its day-to-day philosophy through four pillars bilingualism, technology, sport, and art. Bilingualism, with languages being fundamental to student learning technology, with tools integrated within education and not just as a study support sport, as part of students´ physical and mental development and the arts, as an essential tool for personal, intellectual development. For Novaschool centers, innovation is about being at the forefront of educational methods, providing students with an education of the highest level. Novaschool centers offer an innovative educational method rooted in the importance of each student as a human being with intellectual, creative, and artistic potential, as well as motor skills. For this reason, staff receives appropriate training. In Novaschool, excellence means maximizing and developing students´ qualities, whether they be intellectual, physical, or artistic. Everything is carefully and meticulously planned by a qualified group of professionals who encourage integrated development, tolerance, respect, effort, and teamwork to create individuals who are prepared to meet the challenges of life. In keeping with the spirit of the Novaschool group, the objective of Novaschool Sunland International is to work together with parents to: Foster the development of fully bilingual, globally aware students who will strive to develop their talents to the best of their abilities. Provide a framework that will help students to achieve excellence and which recognizes their learning styles and skills. Stress the importance of all human, moral, ethical, spiritual, and social values in personal development. Value each student’s uniqueness and enable them to achieve their ambitions and vocations from a young age, dedicating personal attention to them to encourage and value their characteristics. Foster a genuine awareness and appreciation of Spanish and British cultural heritage. Encourage an understanding of international cultures and values, thereby offering our students, through a sense of fairness, self-discipline, tolerance, and respect, the best possible preparation for living a life where international boundaries are no longer a limitation. Promote respect for the basic units of the society in which our students live, such as the family and local institutions. Develop student awareness of responsibility to the community and the need to apply skills, learning, and experience to make a better future for our world. Give students a deep-rooted pride and affection for the school and its traditions. Encourage concern for the local and global environment and promote its quality and care for future generations. View full school

Colegio Base was founded in 1962 by a group of university graduates who were inspired by the educational ideas of the Free Educational Institution, which had been committed to educational, cultural, and social renewal since 1876, and was at that time the channel through which the most advanced educational and scientific theories were being introduced into Spain. Since then, it has been a private school where students can study from the age of one up to Baccalaureate. Its educational activity began in a small house in the north of Madrid which was dedicated to Pre-School Education. In subsequent years, courses and levels were expanded to include all the steps leading to University admission. At the beginning of the 1980-1981 academic year, the school moved to La Moraleja, and in September 2012 opened its Infants and Toddlers Educational Centre in La Moraleja, called Salvia 26, exclusively for students of that age. Colegio Base is a medium-sized center, thus offsetting the problems of overcrowding seen at large centers and the resource limitations seen at the smaller ones. Colegio Base, an educational center with a model based on innovative approaches and a focus on developing people within an emotional framework of trust and security to be healthy, free, critical, respectful, responsible, and able to design their futures. We are a school with a great reputation and a long-standing tradition in the world of private education. From our very foundation in 1962, our goal has been to implement an innovative educational model which, with special attention to value-based education, allows our students to achieve high academic levels and acquire a solid background in languages, especially English. This model is rooted in a differentiating methodology in which the acquisition of skills, in the broadest sense of the word, is prioritized over rote learning. To accomplish this goal, we count on a team of highly qualified teachers who are aligned with the school’s educational approaches, continuously updating their skills and training, and who enjoy great stability, an essential aspect to achieve effective team-working. At all times, they are also fundamentally educators in the broadest sense of the word. After so many years of working with this approach, there are now thousands of students who have attended our classrooms and have been able to carry out their life plans by putting our objectives and values into practice. They are our greatest pride and our heritage. Colegio Base is an independent, non-denominational private educational institution that covers the years from infancy through university admission. Its mission is to develop people within an emotional framework of trust and security to be healthy, free, critical, respectful, responsible, and able to design their destinies. Through its methodology, the school develops its students’ abilities and skills to ensure they acquire good intellectual and academic preparation and are equipped with the tools necessary to operate in an increasingly complex and global society. Colegio Base wants to continue developing an innovative educational model, with special attention to education in values, allowing students to achieve high academic levels, acquire a solid grounding in English. We will work in-depth with the methodological model in which the integration of new technologies applied to education will be a distinctive element of the center itself. All this must be achieved while maintaining close relationships between teachers, students, parents, and other members of the educational community, as well as creating a framework that promotes personal and professional development for the people working at the center. Colegio Base Educacion Infantil Address: Camino Ancho 12, CP: 28109 (La Moraleja-Madrid) Spain Tel: +34 91 6250499 View full school

Hamelin Laie International School is a private institution started in 1989 that is wholly dedicated to early years, primary and secondary education. The school is approved by the MEC (Ministry of Education and Culture). Our main aim is to educate people who will assimilate with their civil, work, and political responsibilities. They will be willing to serve, following the domestic cultural norms, and be able to make their respective professional objectives a reality, whilst working towards an open and tolerant society. As every member of Hamelin- Laie International School is equipped with the values needed to work with perseverance and responsibility, we will succeed in our educational aims. Hamelin Laie International School is a private institution started in 1989 that is wholly dedicated to the infant, primary and secondary education. The school is approved by the MEC (Ministry of Education and Culture of Spain) and authorized by the International Baccalaureate to teach the IB Diploma Programme. We believe in education that fosters and promotes critical and creative thinking our students learn to generate and evaluate hypotheses, develop lifelong learning skills and understand key concepts in the core academic disciplines and the arts. Our private school has always opted to include innovative pedagogies. Learning abilities such as social, self-management, communication, research, and analytical are embedded skills in our teaching and learning process so that our students are well prepared for a world full of countless academic and professional possibilities and experiences. The curriculum, from Early Years to the IB Diploma & Bachillerato, is primarily taught in English with certain subjects taught in Spanish and Catalan. Our approach to teaching through languages is based on CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), which is content-based learning through an additional language (foreign or second), thus teaching both the subject and the language. Presently, with an enrolment of around 1450 students representing over 40 nationalities, and faculty and staff amounting to more than 150 people from about 15 nationalities, Hamelin-Laie offers various local and international programs with a student-centered approach to teaching, learning, and promoting international-mindedness. The students at Hamelin-Laie International School are defined as creative, well-informed, and instructed individuals, with critical voices, capable of improving the world around them. The secret of Hamelin-Laie International School radiates from the global vision of educating human beings by putting their potential, their natural solidarity, their curiosity, and continuous interest in learning at the center of their education. View full school

International College Spain (ICS), a Nord Anglia Education School! It is my privilege to return to ICS for the second time after a three-year absence and to be a part of what is a strong and successful school. Throughout its history, ICS has championed a holistic education for international students and has been very successful at developing caring, informed global citizens and leaders of the future. ICS is a very happy school with a warm atmosphere that is palpable as soon as you enter the school grounds. We are a very vibrant international community of more than 70 nationalities. Our school mission of ‘Learning Together for a Better World’, taken together with a strong emphasis on our group’s philosophy of ‘Be Ambitious’, places us in a unique position to positively impact the lives of our students and the local community. Central to our philosophy is the understanding that the next generation of global citizens needs a principled international vision that is truly encompassed by our thinking. Being the only school in Madrid to offer the three IB programs PYP, MYP, and IBDP in English, we provide an educational program where our classes are active and we learn together in a collaborative learning atmosphere. Academics at our school are a priority for us, as are personality development, communication skills, team-working abilities, and critical thinking skills. This emphasis on whole-child learning in an international context is a cornerstone of our approach. Our outstanding IBDP results and placements in premier universities worldwide, including Oxford, Cambridge, and the Ivy League Universities, are a testament to our excellent delivery of the IB Programme and our dedicated students and staff. Being part of the Nord Anglia Education group of schools brings advantages that other schools do not have and enables us to collaborate with not only other students, teachers, and schools within the group but also with prestigious institutions such as Juilliard, MIT, and Kings College. From the Tanzania Expedition to the UNICEF Global Challenge projects, all Nord Anglia Education schools and their students can learn with and from others within the group via an online virtual learning platform called Global Campus. Our mission is to provide students with a high-quality international education that places a strong emphasis on fostering respect for other people’s identities and cultures. Our vision is to promote an active interest in learning, enabling students to acquire the skills, attitudes, and qualifications necessary for them to become successful, responsible citizens. This is achieved through the provision of a challenging curriculum which develops critical, principled thinking within a positive learning environment and which addresses the students’ academic, social, emotional, physical, technological, aesthetic, and moral needs. View full school

Caxton College is a mixed private school, situated in Valencia on the Mediterranean coast, offering a complete education to students between 1 and 18 years of age. It was founded in 1987 by the Gil-Marqués family, to provide Valencia with a School for both local and international children who want to study the British National Curriculum in a multicultural environment, following the British curriculum. The school was awarded certification as a British School Overseas, with the highest possible mark of “Outstanding” in all areas, after a voluntary inspection carried out by Cambridge Education and NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain). Our involvement with each of our students and our concern for their future are crucial to their overall education. All of our students receive strong academic guidance and are also taught good fellowship, support for those less fortunate, good social behavior and to question the world around them, all within a framework combining the British and Spanish cultures. Most of the students at Caxton College are Spanish. However, an increasingly large percentage is international, with 20% of our student body currently coming from overseas. Many of these international students live with their own families, while others board with host families. 80% of our teaching staff is British, and their subjects from the British Curriculum are taught in English. The rest are Spanish and are responsible for subjects such as Spanish, Valencian, Social Sciences, and Religion. We would encourage you to take a closer look at our web page, to find out more details about the school. If you would like to take it a step further, we would be delighted to give you a guided tour of the school, so that you can appreciate the true spirit of Caxton College, a large school with a family feel. With this motto as the driving force behind our educational ethos, we aim for our students to live honestly with the truth always as their guide, and to be able to build future relationships founded on justice, respect and responsibility. Our school ethos is composed of the following fundamental values that help our students meet their personal and professional challenges. View full school

The American School of Las Palmas (ASLP) is a private, international. The school was founded by a group of North American citizens who moved to the island in 1967 to work on a scientific mission with NASA. ASLP offers a formal education to children from Preschool (age 3) through Upper School, 12th grade. We welcome students from all over the world to enrich our multicultural community which has been an important characteristic of the institution since its founding. Our educational offer combines both American and Spanish educational systems allowing our students to enroll in a wide variety of universities: American, Spanish, European, and others. ASLP is recognized by the Spanish government as a North American school whose program has been validated by Education, Culture, and Sports Ministry and is recognized by the United States. The American School of Las Palmas supports students in becoming lifelong learners in the tradition of American education. A coordinated curriculum from preschool through grade 12 grade promotes independent learning, creativity, and excellence, qualities that are vital to becoming contributing members of the community. The American School of Las Palmas values the cultural and ethnic diversity that has enriched the tradition of our school for many years. The American School of Las Palmas promotes the following values and principles as the basis of their educational program. Life-long personal development on an intellectual, creative, social, physical, and emotional level. Respect and tolerance within the group. Awareness of the body through specific programs for acquiring healthy life habits. A sense of responsibility to care for the environment and physical surroundings. The ability to work in a team, collaborate and communicate effectively. Educates independent individuals to achieve academic excellence. Provides the tools necessary to form part of the complex society. By developing highly competitive levels in English and other languages, information technology, and standard test-taking skills, we prepare our students to continue their university studies internationally and in Spain. Stimulates curiosity, critical thinking skills, understanding and promotes mutual respect amongst students of different cultures and ethnicities. Fosters a strong sense of belonging to a community in a friendly, safe environment where students can develop self-esteem and social skills. Supports a team of highly qualified, experienced, and dedicated teachers to work alongside effective leaders committed to excellence. View full school

Evangelical Christian Academy! Founded in 1973, ECA is an international Christian school offering quality education from 1st grade through 12th grade to students of Christian workers as well as to international and national students. Evangelical Christian Academy exists to serve families by equipping students in the academic disciplines, challenging them to love God, apply His truth, and care for others. This vision shapes every facet of ECA’s existence. ECA offers a challenging, college-preparatory curriculum in an American-based system. Students at ECA study Bible each year, and a Christian worldview is integrated into every aspect of the curriculum. ECA offers a challenging, college-preparatory curriculum in an American-based system. Students at ECA study Bible each year, and a Christian worldview is integrated into every aspect of the curriculum. ECA has four core values, which are the foundation for all our interactions, classes, and extra-curricular activities. We desire to reflect Christ in our everyday lives, in our classrooms, and our instruction. From classes to courses to chapel, our foundation and truth are centered in the Bible, God’s Word. As an educational institution, we are committed to preparing students for life and further endeavors by providing well-rounded course offerings taught by qualified teachers who instill a love for learning. The elementary school at ECA is a place where students experience the joy of learning. Highly qualified teachers challenge students, tailoring lessons to meet the varying needs of all students. ESL staff works closely with classroom teachers in the elementary school to meet the special needs of our English-language learners. Students in elementary school enjoy a wide range of “special” classes: music, art, PE, Spanish, and technology. We invite you to come to our school, walk down our hallway, visit with us, and see what makes the elementary school at ECA such a unique place. The middle-school program includes grades 6-8 and provides a nurturing environment between elementary and high school. These years are important for establishing good habits and study skills necessary for a successful transition into high school. Classes include the core subjects—math, science, social studies, language arts, and Bible—and form a strong foundation upon which students can build. Middle-schoolers learn in a safe and caring environment with an emphasis on teacher-student mentoring. ECA offers a rigorous, college-preparatory education, including honors and AP courses. We desire to give our students a solid foundation for life and eternity by providing a Christ-centered curriculum. Students in grades 9-12 enroll in science, history, math, English, Bible, fine arts, foreign language, and PE. We also offer electives depending upon available staff. Previous electives have included choir, musical theater, personal finance, art, drama, and woodworking. At ECA, high-school students have many opportunities inside and outside the classroom for personal, spiritual, and academic growth. These include leadership programs like Student Council and NHS, mission trips, small-group discipleship, and community service. View full school

San Patricio is a private institution in Spain dedicated to education since 1958, which has three centers in Madrid, one center in Toledo, and a Foundation dedicated to research and cooperation. The private International School San Patricio Toledo, founded in 2006, originally called Tagus School, offers three International Baccalaureate programs, from 3 to 18 years: PYP (Primary Years Program), MYP (Middle Years Program), and DP (Diploma Program) and is located in an exclusive residential area of Toledo, Spain. It covers an area of 30,000 square meters, with different spaces, where students develop different activities. "Educate men and women with moral values, through an educational model that allows them to adapt personally and professionally to the society they live in” (Rev. 2016). "To maintain the confidence of families and society, be an engine for change in the Spanish education system, and reach a broad international projection" (Rev. 2016). To discover, encourage and integrate the INDIVIDUAL ABILITIES of each student. To favor the interest of the student through their LEARNING and WORK, in science, art, culture, and all artistic expression as a privileged form of communication. To achieve LANGUAGE learning through a multilingual project, communication is one of the key features of our international private school. To give the student a CHRISTIAN HUMANISM EDUCATION, assuming these values as an educational attitude. To ensure INTEGRATION in society with a living, critical and sympathetic spirit. To encourage psychomotor education, physical education, and SPORT as fundamental aspects for psychological and physical balance. The commitment to "Educate", a constant motivation throughout the history of San Patricio School, is based on 7 fundamental values. These values, and the principles they encompass, are the constant benchmarks for our entire organization and management system. Christian Humanism is, by the conviction of its founders and followers, the best way for an individual to obtain a comprehensive education. Far from any kind of fundamentalism, the institution is based on the "Manual of Values" found in the Gospel message. Commitment to the families and students is made evident in the seriousness and rigor of everything we do. The motto "What is good for the students is good for the School”, clearly reflects the value of commitment. The institution is, therefore, "committed to education". Generosity, as an expression of service and assistance to others, mainly through the creation and development of the San Patricio Foundation. Constance, developed through instilling daily work habits and summed up very well in this phrase, frequently repeated by our teachers: "nothing worthwhile in life is achieved without effort”. Trust that the families place in San Patricio School to educate their children. As well as driving us to continue with our mission, the trust placed in us has great value in terms of the motivation it gives us, and the image of the Institution that it projects. This trust, recorded in the School’s origins with the phrase: "Trust your children to San Patricio", has been transformed into confidence inspired by the safety offered by an organization that has a proven track record in education and business. Quality, as a value of San Patricio, evidenced in the implementation of the best management systems, fulfilling all the applicable quality and excellence standards, and in its commitment to the protection of the environment and prevention of pollution to continually improve the Institution in all these areas. All this is complemented by the professionalism and good work of all the people who are part of the organization, in an environment of respect for the principles of equality, family conciliation in a work environment where emotional intelligence is a clear marker of the relationships between the individuals inside and outside the organization. The right combination and programming of these good practices give the Institution its current relevance in the education sector and its renowned social prestige. Integrity and Transparency as the organization’s commitment meet every legal requirement, through the implementation of a global compliance system for the Institution. View full school