The English School of Asturias

The English School of Asturias is located at Finca La Llosona, s/n, 33192 Pruvia de Abajo, Asturias, Spain. Oviedo is about 15 minutes away, Gijón about 20 minutes, and Avilés about 25 minutes.

Early Years; Primary; Secondary; Sixth Form

British curriculum school with a bilingual English–Spanish environment; member of the Dukes Education family of schools

Over 30 nationalities represented among students.

Specialized team supports students with special educational needs, including a speech therapist and a psychologist

United Kingdom (British curriculum)

The school day runs Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

The school offers several bus routes to Oviedo, Gijón, Avilés, Grado, Villaviciosa, and Langreo-Siero

The English School of Asturias follows a British curriculum with Spanish integration. Early Years (2–5) are taught in English. Primary (5–11) is delivered in a bilingual environment. Secondary (11–16) combines academic subjects with practical skills and prepares students for international exams such as the IGCSE. Sixth Form (16–18) is a non‑compulsory post‑16 stage designed to prepare students for entry into national and international universities; the final two years follow the British system with A‑Levels.

Dukes Plus Future Ready Programme provides university and careers guidance exclusive to Dukes Education schools. It supports university applications with events and training for university advisors. The Dukes Careers Centre of Excellence offers ongoing, in‑school guidance on university and career planning. An online Dukes Plus Online Careers Institute delivers lectures from leaders at world‑class universities and companies for students and families at Dukes schools.

Holistic Student Approach: The school provides personalized attention and guidance throughout schooling. Emotional, social, and cognitive development is nurtured from early years, with English immersion fostering social growth. A multilingual community integrates English and Spanish, promoting empathy, tolerance, and open-mindedness. Interactive learning places students at the center, developing leadership, teamwork, and critical thinking. The British curriculum supports holistic development to prepare students for a global future.

The school has a specialized team that works closely with families to provide personalized support for students with special educational needs. In addition to qualified and support teachers in each class, the school has a speech therapist and a psychologist to support students throughout their education. The admissions process is inclusive and open to all applicants, regardless of disability.

The school provides a bilingual environment integrating English and Spanish from early years. In Primary, students develop key skills in English within a bilingual environment. The environment is multilingual, fostering curiosity and creativity by integrating English and Spanish. The school prepares students for international exams, such as the IGCSE.

Safeguarding policy commits to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing, health (physical and mental) and safety of students, creating an open, safe, supportive culture. The school provides a school nurse during school hours. The policy recognizes contextual safeguarding and includes proactive education on protection. The responsibilities of staff include recognizing abuse, reporting concerns, maintaining confidentiality, and keeping students safe.

The safeguarding policy applies to all staff, contractors, visitors and volunteers. The center designates a Child Welfare and Wellbeing Coordinator and outlines staff responsibilities to maintain a safe environment, handle disclosures, protect confidentiality, and coordinate with local authorities. It covers online safety, information sharing, and appropriate referrals to external services. The policy references Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and other legislation, and includes procedures for safeguarding concerns and case management.

Admission process begins after an enquiry. The Headteacher or Admissions Officer contacts the family to provide information and arrange a visit to the school, which can be in person or via a virtual meeting. During the visit, families tour the facilities, observe classes, meet staff, and learn about the school's educational programme. Admission requirements vary by stage: First Educational Stage (2–6 years) includes a family interview and observation; Reception pupils are invited to attend a tas­ter day with informal or formal assessment; previous reports may be requested. Second Educational Stage (7–10 years) involves initial exams in Maths and English (entrance exams in Spanish for non‑Spanish speakers) and an informal interview with Heads of Stage. Secondary and Baccalaureate (Year 7–Year 13) involve entrance tests in English, Maths and Science and an informal interview with the Headteacher and/or Head of Secondary and/or Pastoral Leader; enrolment in Year 11 (4th ESO) or Year 13 (2nd Bachillerato) requires management approval due to the two‑year durations of the IGCSE and A Level programmes. Reports and supporting documentation from the previous school are required; a trial day may be offered; and there is induction support for mid‑course starts. The process promotes equality and non‑discrimination. Upon confirmation of admission, a formal letter offering a place is issued; the place is reserved after payment of the registration fee and signing of the registration form; start‑at‑school arrangements and induction are organized as needed. Initiation for mid‑course starts includes a personalized adaptation period for First Stage and Primary, and a specific induction plan for Secondary and Baccalaureate. Waitlists: if a class reaches capacity, a waitlist is established; entries are ordered by application date, and the first on the list is contacted if a place becomes available; preference is given to applicants with siblings already enrolled at the school.

Waitlists: If a class reaches capacity, a waitlist will be established. Waiting list entries are arranged in order of application date. If a place becomes available, the parents of the first child on the list will be contacted. Only children with siblings already enrolled at the school will be given preference for a place.