Carretera de la Comella, S/N, AD500 Andorra la Vella, Andorra, AD500, l'Aldosa, La Massana
, Andorra.
Carretera de la Comella, S/N, AD500 Andorra la Vella, Andorra, AD500, l'Aldosa, La Massana .
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The British College of Andorra (BCA) is an independent, English-medium, co-educational international school for children aged 3 to 18, located on a spacious rural hillside campus 10 minutes from Andorra la Vella in the parish of La Massana. The college is an IB World School, offering the English National Curriculum from Early Years Foundation Stage through Year 11 (with IGCSE qualifications in Years 10-11) and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13. The school is on the doorstep of the UNESCO World Heritage landscape of the Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley.
Educational System of The British College of Andorra
Method
Pedagogical method general Curriculum
Educational principles
The school's stated educational principles centre on a BCA approach to High Quality Learning applied across EYFS, Primary and Secondary phases, the Approaches to Teaching and Learning from the IB DP framework, and the development of a culture of thinking in which students learn to understand that the way in which they approach their education and the mindset they bring with them each morning is crucial to their enjoyment as well as their academic success.
School values
BCA describes its academic culture as a culture of thinking in which students are purposeful and have a sense of pride in their studies. The school states it is built around partnership with a global and connected community and a commitment to develop students who are reflective, principled, independent learners and globally-minded citizens.
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Languages and International Programs at The British College of Andorra
Spanish (Half)
English (Vehicular)
French (Essential)
Catalan (Essential)
Information about languages of the The British College of Andorra
English is the language of instruction across BCA, with immersion supported by mother-tongue English speakers. From Primary, specialist subject teaching includes Spanish, French and Catalan, recognising the school's multilingual Andorran context. The college develops bilingual fluency in English alongside other languages. In the IB Diploma Programme, students can take Language A and Language B options from the IB's Studies in Language and Literature and Language Acquisition groups.
IB (International Baccalaureate)
Cambridge
Information about international degrees and programmes of the The British College of Andorra
BCA is an IB World School delivering the IB Diploma Programme (IB school code 062176, authorised 03 May 2023). The IB DP follows the standard six-subject-group structure (Studies in Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, The Arts) plus the three core elements: Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Extended Essay and Creativity-Activity-Service (CAS). Prior to DP, students complete the English National Curriculum and Cambridge IGCSE qualifications in Years 10-11. BCA's secondary structure: KS3 (Years 7-9, English National Curriculum), KS4 (Years 10-11, IGCSE), Sixth Form (Years 12-13, IB DP). Year 13 opened in September 2024.
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Extracurricular Activities at The British College of Andorra
Activities Artistic
Music
Crafts
Activities Sporting
Soccer
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BCA runs an extensive after-school programme covering sports to board games, cooking to additional language lessons. The college is a registered centre for the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, for students aged 14-24), with sections in Volunteering, Skills, Physical and Adventurous Journey. A Ski Programme runs one day a week during winter for each class, with qualified instructors, and a Secondary Clubs programme provides further enrichment opportunities.
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Services and Facilities of The British College of Andorra
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ERASMUS
Facilities
Sports School
Football court
Others facilities
Yoga room
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BCA occupies a spacious rural site on a wooded hillside in the parish of La Massana, 10 minutes by road from Andorra la Vella and with stunning mountain views on all sides. The buildings include the Alberg de la Comella, provided by the Comu of Andorra la Vella, along with additional purpose-built classroom blocks and a Sports Hall. All buildings are faced with local slate stone and are spaced out comfortably, separated by grassed areas and paths. Classrooms are equipped with modern teaching technology, and sports facilities include an all-weather football pitch and a multipurpose sports hall. The campus sits on the doorstep of the UNESCO World Heritage Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley.
Awards and Recognitions of The British College of Andorra
Information about awards and recognitions of the The British College of Andorra
The British College of Andorra is recognised as an Escola Amiga d'UNICEF (UNICEF Friend School) after signing an agreement with UNICEF Andorra, having previously completed a two-year period of fundraising and community activity, and is also recognised as an Escola Verda (Green School / Eco-School), a programme promoted by the Andorran sustainability agency.
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