Spain, Alicante
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The school uses a 360º Educational Strategy focused on Excellence, Innovation, Personal Skills and Talents. Personal Skills shape responsible and empathetic individuals who can make a positive impact on the world. A holistic approach develops wider skills beyond academics through activities such as sports competitions, extracurricular activities, technological design and the Student Council. The program emphasises self-confidence, critical thinking and collaboration as core outcomes. The school's approach integrates personal development with academic learning to foster social and emotional growth.
The safeguarding policy includes considerations for minors with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
English Immersion uses a British curriculum enriched with Spanish core subjects and additional languages such as German and Valencian. Early Years are bilingual in English, with trained bilingual teachers within an international environment. Primary is bilingual in English, with professional bilingual teachers and a bespoke education. Secondary combines the Spanish ESO and Baccalaureate with the British IGCSE qualifications. The school is authorised to offer the IB Diploma and is an IB World School.
The safeguarding policy commits to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing, physical and mental health and safety of students. It aims to create and maintain an open, safe, supportive environment where the wellbeing of students is paramount. The policy also defines staff responsibilities and the procedures for safeguarding and responding to concerns, including training and ongoing oversight.
Safeguarding and child protection policy and procedures exist for Elian's British School La Nucía. The policy states the safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils as a core focus and outlines the duties of staff and students and the channels for reporting concerns to Social Services, the Public Prosecutor and the police. It defines abuse and the appropriate responses and assigns roles, such as the Child Protection and Wellbeing Coordinator (CPWC) and its deputy, with training and support processes. The policy also covers online safety and cross-context safeguarding responsibilities.
Elian's British School of La Nucía is a private international school in Alicante serving ages 1 to 18. It follows the English National Curriculum with bilingual English immersion and Spanish core subjects, and offers Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma as part of its curriculum. The school is affiliated with the British Dukes Education family and operates as an IB World School authorised to deliver the IB Diploma. Classrooms total 53, all air‑conditioned and equipped with computers and interactive whiteboards; spaces are dedicated to art and design, music and performance, including a dance studio and an auditorium. The Early Years environment emphasizes language development, while Primary and Secondary extend bilingual education and homologation to Spanish standards. A well‑stocked library serves English, Spanish and other languages. The campus features a beach volleyball court, the one in the province, and a dedicated Music School and 360º Educational Strategy with Student Council opportunities.