British Curriculum: the educational process
Elian’s British School of La Nucía offers bilingual education in Alicante. Our primary school students are educated in an international environment with professional bilingual teachers. We focus on the individual, and give each child high quality attention according to their specific needs and abilities.
The Primary School comprises 6 academic years and two educational stages:
Key Stage 1
(Year 1 – Year 2)
Key Stage 2
(Year 3 – Year 6)
We offer the best education in English for your child, with excellence in all areas.
Our pupils enter the Primary stage at the age of 5 until they reach the age of 11, at which point they move on to the Secondary stage. During the primary years, we provide a learning community that inspires, nurtures and celebrates achievement. We encourage pupils to develop their talents, fulfil their potential and strive to become the best possible version of themselves. We are a ‘school with a heart’, where the well-being of each child is at the heart of everything we do.
Louise Letchford – Head of EYFS & Primary
Enriched curriculum
Our teachers use creative approaches to encourage critical thinking in the classroom and learning through experimentation and practical experience. Throughout the primary years, our teaching methodology is child-centred, which respects the learning pace of each pupil, while putting the emphasis on developing different areas of their intelligence, so they can learn in a way that is relevant to their daily lives.
We use the English National Curriculum as a tool to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils. Learning is approached through different topics , which connect each area of the curriculum and integrate the knowledge learnt so it relates to the real world. This approach emphasises creativity in all subject areas, which helps engage students and makes learning more relevant and enjoyable. Our team of highly qualified, motivated and skilled teachers use a variety of stimulating teaching methodologies to facilitate our students’ learning.
We strive to ensure that each student reaches their full potential, not only academically, but also socially, physically and emotionally.
The core subjects taught in the classroom are English, Mathematics and Science.
The other subjects are Art and Design, Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Computing, Geography, History, Music and Physical Education.
Computing and the use of new technologies are important skills for modern life. It is essential that our pupils gain the confidence and abilities they need in this area to prepare them for the challenge of a world with rapidly developing technology.
Digitalisation in the classroom
Our students have ready access to shared Chromebook computers, which are used for different tasks in primary subjects. Year 6 students join our one-to-one digital learning programme through the acquisition of a personal Chromebook. We are continually working to expand and improve these skills, integrating new technologies as part of the curriculum.
Class Dojo is used throughout the Primary school to promote positive behaviour and share learning experiences with those at home. In Key Stage 2, pupils use Google Classroom to access and complete learning activities at home.
Inside and outside the classroom
We organise educational trips throughout the year to reinforce students’ classroom learning. In Years 3, 4, 5 and 6, we go on short residential excursions around Spain to encourage independence, cooperation and the development of interpersonal skills.
The all-round education we offer is enriched by our co-curricular programme. We believe it is vital that our students have the opportunity to experience interests and activities beyond the academic curriculum, or to develop the skills and talents they already have. Our co-curricular programme encompasses a wide range of activities, such as chess, performing arts or yoga. These programmes are taught by our existing teaching staff.
Bilingualism at Elian’s
Our pupils’ learning in English is complemented by studying the Spanish language and culture, including social sciences and the language of the autonomous community, Valencian. Spanish is also taught as a foreign language, allowing international students to become proficient in it.
