Spain, Valencia
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Investigation emphasizes discovering from observation, research, exchange of ideas and reflection. Students are active participants rather than observers of the learning process. This approach is applied across all areas and is complemented with strategies that encourage reflection and critical thinking, essential skills in this information-rich age.
The school offers specialised studies in drama for students interested in the performing arts. Teachers trained in the UK guide students toward success in official exams. The theatre facility can be booked for cultural activities and events and supports training for actors for international stages. Techniques in the performing arts are used as teaching tools across many subject areas, strengthening expression, confidence and personal autonomy.
Mandarin Chinese is offered as an extracurricular language option, and music and interpretation within Speech and Drama are provided as cultural activities. These options are offered each year according to demand. They contribute to cultural and language learning.
Students have the opportunity to complement their learning with extracurricular activities after classes. Sports include football, tennis and judo, with swimming during school hours. Languages like Mandarin Chinese and music and interpretation within Speech and Drama are offered as part of the after-school program. A wide range of activities is offered each year according to demand.
Sport facilities enable students to develop skills in football, handball, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics and athletics according to their age. Participation in sports promotes awareness of health and well-being and emphasizes teamwork and personal development through individual and group competition.
El Plantío International School is a British international school in Valencia serving students aged 2 to 18, with an on-site Residence for boarders. The school offers Early Years & Foundation Stage, Primary, Secondary, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, combining a British curriculum with an international ethos grounded in traditional values. The campus hosts a Theatre with specialised drama facilities, extensive sports amenities for football, handball, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics and athletics, and a Library with over 3,000 books. An on-site dining room provides age-appropriate meals, and a wide transport network supports families. Extracurricular activities include Mandarin Chinese, Music and Drama, after-school sports, and a Summer School aimed at improving English. With over 50 years of operation and more than a thousand alumni, the school seeks to nurture confident, independent learners prepared for the global economy within an international education context and community.