Baleares International College San Agustin

If you are looking for an authentic British School with a real feeling of British education, then Baleares International College San Agustin is the school for you. It is a family oriented, small school with an multi-cultural atmosphere that caters for currently 70 children from Nursery to Year 6. The school is situated in a residential area in San Augustin, just 5 minutes away from Palma and offers a safe and secure environment for all students.

The school follows the British National Curriculum and is accredited by the Spanish Ministry of education, inspected by the HMI (Her Majesty´s Inspectorate) and a member of NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain) and COBIS (Council of British International Schools). It is part of Orbital Education, a British company focusing on education of British International Schools in Europe and Asia.

Learning takes place in spacious, brightly-lit classrooms with a separate playground for the smaller children. The school is well-equipped, making use of a library, a language room, an art room, a music room, a psychomotricity area and chrome books as well as interactive whiteboards in some classes. The school offers an extensive language programme including English as the main language as well as Spanish, Catalan and German. Class sizes are kept small and every teacher has an assistant supporting the learning process of each child. Children´s achievement are celebrated throughout the school year and children´s work is proudly displayed in the classrooms.

BIC San Agustin is the partner school of BIC Sa Porassa and close collaboration between the two secures a smooth transition when children move up after Year 6.

Methodology
Wide range of educational experiences within high quality learning environments that enables all pupils to achieve academic success

Entry assessment
Last school report requested at inscription
support classes offered and individual help given with language skills

Support classes
Support classes offered and individual help given from the age of 6

Curriculum/Languages
National Curriculum England and Wales
English as main language, Spanish and Catalan taught, optional German

Special educational needs provision
experienced staff will prepare individual educational plans

Parent-teacher communication
3x each academic year, every term
September meeting with all parents to explain curriculum
2x a year report about individual progress

Examinations and assessment
Examinations for Years 3-6 in English, Mathematics, Spanish and German take place in November and May

Timetable
doors open 8:45am
classes start 9am till 3:45pm

Student background
50% Spanish students
50% international students from all over the world

Classroom equipment
The classrooms are large, air-conditioned, well lit and newly furnished, many have interactive whiteboards and projectors

Investments
reforming classrooms

Role of…
music: taught by music specialist, children learn to play recorder and “Glockenspiel”, lots of singing, reading and writing of music
sports: soft play room, outside facilities “Rudy Fernandez”, swimming from Reception onwards, football
art: specialist art room
ICT: online programs, google chrome books, homework online

School fees

Nursery and Reception 5900Euro per annum
Year 1 and 2 6100Euro per annum
Year 3 and 4 6800Euro per annum
Year 5 and 6 7400Euro per annum
Registration fee – paid annually 400Euro
Deposit, required on acceptance of pupil 600Euro
Discounts 3% for full annual payment

Excursions

Yes, every term children go on educational trips around the island