Spain, Madrid
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The curriculum is the national curriculum of England and Wales adapted to meet Spanish requirements so that graduates' education is validated by the Spanish Ministry of Education. The school offers pre-university examinations typical for British schools: IGCSE (Year 11), International Advanced Subsidiary (IAS level; Year 12), and International Advanced Level (IA level; Year 13). The senior years include an intensive guidance programme with individual interviews, career workshops, visits from various professions and universities, and assistance with applications to UK, Spanish, Dutch, and US universities.
An array of extra-curricular after-school activities is offered, including modern dance, flamenco, drama, choir, and debating. The program also includes chess and a range of sports clubs, and ballet is part of the arts offering with instruction from a young age. Ballet starts from age 3 and Flamenco from age 3, and Football is offered from age 4. These activities develop creative performance and teamwork alongside academics.
After-school activities cover a wide range, including football from age 4, ballet from age 3, flamenco from age 3, and study skills from age 11. Additional clubs include drama, choir, chess, and debating, providing opportunities for teamwork, creativity, and social engagement. These activities foster camaraderie and time-management skills. They support personal development alongside academic study.
Football from age 4, Ballet from age 3, and Flamenco from age 3 are offered as part of the extracurricular program. There are multiple sports clubs and physical activities to promote student wellbeing. The school provides a broad range of after-school activities such as modern dance, flamenco, drama, choir, and debating to encourage healthy, active lifestyles.
Holy Mary British Catholic School offers education for ages 2 to 18, from Nursery 1 to Year 13. It teaches the national curriculum of England and Wales adapted to align with the Spanish national curriculum so graduates can be validated by the Spanish Ministry of Education. English is the language of instruction. The school combines a British curriculum with Catholic schooling and provides IGCSE (Year 11), International AS Level (IAS Level; Year 12), and International Advanced Level (IA Level; Year 13). The senior years feature an intensive guidance programme with individual interviews, career workshops, visits from professionals and universities, and help with applications to UK, Spanish, Dutch, and US universities. A broad range of after-school activities includes modern dance, flamenco, ballet (from age 3), football (from age 4), drama, choir, debating, and chess, supporting personal development alongside academics. The school emphasizes global-minded learning within a supportive Catholic community for all.