Camà Cala Figuera, 3a, Sa Porrassa, Calvià , Spain.
Camà Cala Figuera, 3a, Sa Porrassa, Calvià .
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Baleares International College, Sa Porrassa is a British international school set in the Sa Porrassa area of Calvià , in the south-west of Mallorca, offering a British-style international education to boys and girls aged 5 to 18. It is part of Baleares International College, which states that its schools are the only COBIS compliant schools in Mallorca and which is now part of the Ariston Education group. Teaching follows the English National Curriculum from Primary through to Sixth Form, and students sit externally assessed IGCSE and A Level examinations, which the school describes as the gold-standard qualifications for university entry. The school is British owned with British-trained teachers selected from the UK, and employs a large team of specialist language teachers whose mother tongue is the language they teach. Personal mentoring and close pastoral care, small classes and a whole-school House System sit alongside a broad programme of after-school clubs, trips and enrichment activities on a spacious campus surrounded by open countryside.
Educational System of Baleares International College
Method
Pedagogical method general Curriculum
Educational principles
The Sa Porrassa curriculum is based on the English National Curriculum, adapted to the needs of its pupils, and combines the best of a traditional British education with innovative approaches. The school describes a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum that develops secure knowledge, essential skills and a love of learning while fostering curiosity, creativity and critical thinking and nurturing academic, social, emotional and physical development. It values both innovation and tradition, drawing on educational research, effective use of technology and proven teaching methods. Teaching is inclusive and responsive to individual needs, supporting and challenging every learner in order to nurture confident, independent and resilient young people. The school also commits to the growth and wellbeing of each student, focusing on physical, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual development, with personal mentoring and close pastoral care.
Tutoring
Uniform
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Attention to Diversity at Baleares International College
Attention to diversity
Educational Stages of Baleares International College
Nursery
Preschool
Primary
Middle School
High School
Vocational / Others
Information about the educational stages of the Baleares International College
Sa Porrassa follows the English National Curriculum framework from Primary through to Sixth Form, for students aged 5 to 18. The Primary years cover ages 5 to 11 with a curriculum described as comprehensive, thematic and creative. Secondary covers Key Stage 3 (Years 7 to 9, ages 11 to 14), where all subjects are taught in English, and Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11, ages 14 to 16), which leads to the IGCSE examinations taken at the end of Year 11. Sixth Form covers Key Stage 5 (Years 12 and 13, ages 16 to 18), where students normally take three or four full A Level or career-based courses together with PE and PSHE lessons, and may add an Extended Project Qualification. Entry to A Levels is recommended for students with at least five IGCSE passes at grade C or 5 and above, including Mathematics and English.
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Languages and International Programs at Baleares International College
Spanish (High)
English (Instructional)
French (Half)
German (Half)
Catalan (Half)
Information about languages of the Baleares International College
All lessons at Sa Porrassa are delivered in English, and the teaching of languages is described as being at the heart of the curriculum, with a large team of specialist teachers whose mother tongue is the language they teach. All students have the opportunity to learn Spanish, Catalan, German and French, which appear among the Key Stage 3 subjects; at IGCSE all students study Spanish, Spanish nationals are also required to follow Catalan, and German and French are available as optional subjects. The school also offers a specialist language programme for advanced German speakers. A comprehensive English as an Additional Language programme is delivered by highly qualified specialist teachers, with support given in small groups or one to one to students in the early stages of English acquisition. The Baleares International College schools have been awarded the Accreditation by Language for Results by The Bell Foundation in recognition of the quality of their EAL provision.
Cambridge
Information about international degrees and programmes of the Baleares International College
Sa Porrassa follows the English National Curriculum, thoughtfully adapted to the needs of its pupils and its international context, and teaches all subjects in English. Students sit externally assessed IGCSE examinations at the end of Year 11, developed by Pearson Edexcel and the University of Cambridge International Examinations, and A Levels or career-based applied qualifications in the Sixth Form. Sixth Form students may also take an Extended Project Qualification and receive help with applications to universities in the UK, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, the US and elsewhere. Baleares International College states that its schools are the only COBIS compliant schools in Mallorca, and its English as an Additional Language provision is accredited by The Bell Foundation under the Language for Results scheme.
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Academic Results of Baleares International College
Information about the grades of the Baleares International College
Sa Porrassa students sit externally assessed IGCSE and A Level examinations, which are marked and graded by the examination boards. Baleares International College reports that its students achieve outstanding results in both IGCSE and A Level examinations, and that 84% of A Level grades are A to C. The school publishes its most recent IGCSE and A Level results on its Academic Achievement pages.
Extracurricular Activities at Baleares International College
Activities Artistic
Music
Viola
transverse flute
clarinet
Dance
Piano
Guitar
Singing
Theater
Ballet
Fiddle
Saxophone
Battery
Music therapy and dance
Activities Sporting
track and field
Climbing
Soccer
Basketball
Handball
Tennis
Swimming
Chess
Gymnastics
Table tennis
Volleyball
Cricket
Badminton
Hockey
Baseball
Rugby
Multisport
Activities Cultural
Debate
Study support
English
French
German
Other languages
Programming
Robotics
Information about extracurricular activities of the Baleares International College
Students at Sa Porrassa can explore a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, drama, music and art, both within the school day and after school. After-school clubs vary from year to year and have included sailing, football, athletics, volleyball, tennis, basketball, jiu jitsu, drama, ballet and ballroom dance, music, chess, robotics, a debating club and a number of academic clubs; swimming is offered as part of the PE curriculum during the summer months. The school has introduced an Activities Afternoon, when students take part in a wide range of enriching activities, and enrichment also includes the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, Model United Nations, the BIC Dance Team and the International Festival of Dance and Performing Arts. Day trips around the island, including team-building trips and cultural excursions, complement classroom learning, and as part of the Ariston group students can take part in cultural exchange programmes. After-school activities run from 16:00 to 17:00.
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Services and Facilities of Baleares International College
Dining room
Dining room - Own kitchen
Bring food from home
Special menus
Information about the dining hall of the Baleares International College
At both Baleares International College schools, lunches are freshly prepared by an external catering company that offers healthy school lunches with a varied menu, taking allergies and food preferences into account. Fresh salad and fruit are always available, and lunch menus are provided each month and ordered online. A school meal is not compulsory and children can bring a packed lunch. Students may bring a small healthy snack for break times, while sweets, chocolate and chewing gum are not allowed on the premises, and the school is nut-free. The Sa Porrassa campus is listed as having on-site catering with its own chef.
Other services
Excursions / coexistence
Exchanges
Information about the services offered by the Baleares International College
Students at Sa Porrassa wear a school uniform, and the campus has its own uniform policy; the school believes a uniform encourages a sense of unity and common purpose. Lunches are freshly prepared by an external catering company and a school meal is not compulsory, as children may bring a packed lunch. Parent consultations are held twice a year and are booked through the School Cloud app, and there are two Academic Review days as well as progress reports issued at various times during the year. The school operates an open door policy and encourages parents to get in touch over even small matters. Pastoral support includes personal mentoring, small classes often supported by a Learning Support Assistant, and a named Leader of Wellbeing for the campus; office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 16:30.
Facilities
Pool
Sports School
Gym
Running track
Volleyball court
Football court
Basketball court
Facilities
Music room
Laboratory
Technology Workshop
Dojo
Library
Facilities
Yard
Others facilities
Multipurpose/conference room
Information about the facilities of the Baleares International College
The facilities listed for the Sa Porrassa campus include an art room, a dance studio, a library, a music room, science labs, a sports hall, a sports field, a swimming pool, a sixth form common area and on-site catering with its own chef. New science labs have been opened at the campus. Sixth Form students have a dedicated study centre with a college feel. Baleares International College states that its schools feature a wide range of facilities, including specialist science, sport and art facilities. The campus is spacious and surrounded by open countryside, with room for both indoor and outdoor activities.
Awards and Recognitions of Baleares International College
Information about awards and recognitions of the Baleares International College
Baleares International College states that its schools are the only COBIS compliant schools in Mallorca. The College's schools were awarded the Accreditation by Language for Results by The Bell Foundation, which acknowledged the high quality of their English as an Additional Language provision; the accreditation runs for three years and the report included commendations across several categories. The College also reports that 84% of A Level grades are A to C and that its students achieve outstanding results in both IGCSE and A Level examinations.
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