BRITISH SECONDARY SCHOOL IN ALMERÍA

Our British secondary school in Almeria offers a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment that allows students to grow and develop both academically and personally. Our approach to secondary courses is based on academic excellence, creativity and the development of skills that enable our students to achieve their academic goals.

Welcome to our British Secondary School

We are pleased to welcome you to our British Secondary School, where we understand the importance of education in the development of our students. Our priority is to provide a space where every student feels valued and supported in their learning process.

Our teaching team is made up of highly qualified teachers with experience in the British education system. With their guidance and support, students explore their potential, feel confident to take on new challenges and develop the skills necessary to succeed in their future academic and professional endeavours.

British Secondary Curriculum

Our school follows the official British curriculum, carefully adapted to meet the needs of our growing international student body. The British education system has always been famous for its emphasis on academic excellence. It is also a creative and flexible system that focuses on the application of knowledge in real life and the acquisition of new skills. In British schools, although there are clear objectives for each year, teachers have the flexibility to adapt the curriculum to the individual interests and needs of their pupils. This freedom allows them to offer creative content and to deliver dynamic and inspiring lessons so that students really enjoy their learning experience.

As a member of the British Association of British Schools in Spain (NABSS), our school is fully recognised and accredited by the Spanish Ministry of Education.

After completing Primary, our pupils are assured of a good start in our Secondary Education; in the same environment and with the same staff and pupils they already know.

The Secondary curriculum is divided into three stages

KEY STAGE 3 (6º PrimarY y 1º ESO)

Year 7 (11-12 years) & Year 8 (12-13 years)

During Key Stage 3, pupils are provided with a comprehensive basic education in a wide range of subject areas which are listed below.They are assessed internally in class and using more formal internal assessments.

At the end of Year 9, pupils are able to choose the subjects that they would like to study during the next stage, Key Stage 4.

KEY STAGE 4 (2º ESO to 4º ESO)

Year 9 (13-14 years), Year 10 (14-15 years) & Year 11 (15-16 years)

In Key Stage 4 pupils study a mixture of compulsory and optional subjects:

Key Stage 4 is a two-year programme which prepares pupils for their iGCSE examinations. These are external examinations which certify that pupils have reached the required level needed to accredit their secondary education.

IGCSE subjects and examinations

GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) and IGCSE (International General Certificate) are recognised globally as certificates of secondary education. In Britain, exam boards such as Edexcel and Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) organise the exams, and our students sit these exams during Year 10 and Year 11.

(I)GCSE examinations are graded from A* to G, and at least five IGCSEs with grades between A* and C are required for further study. This certificate is awarded at the end of Year 11, together with the Spanish curriculum subjects, achieving a dual English and Spanish qualification.

Core subjects include English Literature, Mathematics, Science and Spanish Language, among others. In addition, students can opt for subjects such as Business Studies, Geography, History, Art or Physical Education.

We offer a flexible programme that allows students to take individual subjects to improve grades or accumulate additional marks, tailored to their academic needs.

Extracurricular activities

BSA Music School and VAS Sports Club sports are the preferred activities for secondary school pupils. The Music School offers the possibility of learning to play an instrument professionally and even obtaining official certificates if the pupil wishes to do so.

On the other hand, the VAS Sports Club is a sports club with a long history throughout the province of Almeria.

With the help of their experienced teachers, The British School of Almeria students can practise any of the sports offered at the school or nearby (swimming, cycling, athletics or triathlon).

Why choose British School Almería?

At The British School of Almeria we offer a number of unique advantages that make our school the best choice. Our British curriculum ensures that students receive an internationally recognised, high quality education, which opens doors to universities and employment opportunities around the world. In addition, our focus on personal and emotional development ensures that every student feels valued and supported throughout their secondary school years.

We work every day to ensure that our students develop not only academic knowledge, but also skills beyond the curriculum that will help them succeed in the future.

Outstanding academic track record and highly qualified teachers

At our British secondary school in Almeria we are proud of our academic record. Students at our school have achieved excellent results in the IGCSE examinations, which is a testament to the commitment and dedication of our teachers and students. Our graduates have gone on to study at prestigious universities in the UK, Spain, the USA and many other countries, underlining the quality and rigour of our education.

Nuestros graduados han continuado sus estudios en prestigiosas universidades tanto en el Reino Unido, como en España, Estados Unidos y muchos otros países, lo cual subraya la calidad y el rigor de nuestra educación.

Admissions & enrolment process

Our admissions team is available throughout the entire enrolment process, answering any questions and making sure the transition is as smooth as possible.

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