Spain, Alicante
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Phoenix International School teaches the British National Curriculum and is NABSS-accredited, with Edexcel registration for examinations. It serves students from nursery through college, aged 3 to 18, and maintains small class sizes of no more than fifteen students. In August 2018, the school reported an overall A Level pass rate of 94%.
Phoenix International School is a British International School in San Miguel de Salinas on the Costa Blanca, serving students aged 3–18 in nursery, primary, secondary, and college. It teaches the British National Curriculum and is NABSS-accredited, with Edexcel registration. Most teachers and staff speak English and/or Spanish. The school draws a diverse mix of nationalities and operates in a multilingual, multicultural environment.
The school hosts the Phoenix International Cricket Tournament, an inter-school event that includes partner schools such as El Limonar International School, Kings College Murcia, Laude Newton College, and Phoenix International School. Visiting students from Norlington School for Boys served as scorers and umpires, helping to develop coaching and leadership skills. Students demonstrated good sportsmanship and a strong sporting attitude throughout the day.
Parents can volunteer to support the school in their child's class, read with children, help in the library, assist with Art, and offer other talents; long-term helpers require CRB checks. These opportunities invite community involvement and collaboration with school activities.
Participation in events such as the cricket tournament fosters leadership and coaching skills among students. The event also provides opportunities for peer leadership and teamwork as part of inter-school collaboration.
School hours are 8:45am–4:00pm with registration at 8:45am, and breaks in the morning and at lunch. Hot lunches are available; packed lunches are allowed, and healthy eating is encouraged; there are restrictions on sweets and peanut products due to nut allergies. A tuck shop offers healthy snacks and drinks. Sunscreen is encouraged and hats are advised; parents should apply sunscreen before school. Electronic devices and toys are restricted and may be confiscated if brought to school.
Phoenix School is a British international school located in San Miguel de Salinas on the Costa Blanca, Spain. It serves students from age 3 to 18, organized into Early Years/Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and College, with small class sizes no more than fifteen. The curriculum follows the British National Curriculum, including EYFS in early years and Edexcel/Pearson examinations for IGCSE and A level pathways; NABSS accreditation and Edexcel Approved Centre status are noted. Facilities include an outdoor playground, a school restaurant with hot lunches and a tuck shop, and a campus that emphasizes sport, with swimming, team games, dance, gymnastics, and athletics in the Primary Department. The school fosters language development through English and Spanish events and a multilingual environment. It encourages community involvement through parent volunteering and fundraising, and runs events such as a cricket tournament and productions. The timetable supports well-being and eating, and technology is embedded across learning.