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Spain, Asturias
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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.
Based in Asturias, The English School of Asturias (ESA) delivers a British curriculum with Spanish integration for ages 2–18. Early Years (2–5) are taught in English; Primary (5–11) is in a bilingual environment; Secondary (11–16) combines academic subjects with practical skills, preparing students for IGCSE examinations. Sixth Form (16–18) is a non‑compulsory post‑16 stage; the final two years follow the British system with A‑Levels and routes to national and international universities. The school has over 25 years of bilingual education and is part of the Dukes Education family, reinforcing a multilingual, globally oriented approach and access to international universities. Facilities are modern and spacious, with a large recreation area, green spaces, a dining area, and a dedicated children's area. The extracurricular programme includes sports, creativity and technology, with arts and music options, and sign‑ups via Google Forms. Clubs cover Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, and Lifestyle and Wellbeing activities.
