Spain, Alicante
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The school prioritizes a happy working environment where children of all nationalities gain academic success. Integration among multinational and bilingual pupils is encouraged, and participation in local community events is promoted.
The school has a fully qualified support teacher for dealing with pupils with specific learning difficulties.
Spanish is taught as a second language for students of different nationalities, and Spanish lessons are offered alongside the British Curriculum to meet Spanish curricular requirements (Lengua, Sociales, Valenciano).
Sierra Bernia School is a private, coeducational day school on the Costa Blanca outskirts of Alfaz del Pi, serving pupils aged 3 to 18. It offers a British curriculum with infant, junior, and secondary sections. Infants learn through activity to build self-awareness, social skills, and confidence in a lively, supportive atmosphere. Juniors study Mathematics, Languages, Humanities, and Sciences. The secondary program prepares students for GCSE, IGCSE, and GCE A levels, with a clear pathway to higher education in Spain or abroad. Founded in 1973, it is Costa Blanca's longest-established British school and highly regarded locally. The school is privately owned, fully authorised by the relevant ministries for foreign nationals and Spanish citizens, and undergoes NABSS inspections; it is an associate member of COBIS and NABSS. Facilities include a Science Laboratory, Art Room, Library and Computer Suite, ample space, and sports installations. Extracurricular activities include modern singing, surf-skate, chess, and tennis.