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Spain, Alicante
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The O'Brien International School follows the British curriculum and prepares students for GCSE and A-Level qualifications through Edexcel. It is a small, close-knit school offering personalised instruction designed to help each student reach their full potential. The curriculum and policies align with the Department for Education's 2025 Curriculum and Assessment Review, emphasising structured progression and a broad, enriching range of subjects. This approach supports progression to university or apprenticeships and prioritises student choice and personal development.
Revision Classes Primary/Secondary are offered for students in the Spanish education system, from Primary through Bachillerato. The program runs two hours per week and is taught in Spanish by two native Spanish-speaking teachers. The language of instruction is Spanish, with small-group, personalised support. Remembrance Day is observed to honor those who died or suffered in conflicts, with readings, wreath-laying, and poetry.
GCSE students spent a day away from desks and tablets in Moratalla, experiencing rivers, rocks, and canals and learning through measuring, observing, and photographing features. The field trip provided a practical, outdoor learning experience that complemented classroom work and helped students recall material for exams. The outing emphasises experiential learning and outdoor education as part of the school's approach to personal development and wellbeing.
The O'Brien International School and College is a small, close‑knit British international school located in San Miguel de Salinas, ten minutes from Torrevieja. It delivers the English National Curriculum from Early Years through Upper Secondary, with Edexcel GCSEs and A‑Levels prepared for progression to higher education. The Early Years Foundation Stage is taught in English, with 10–15% of the curriculum delivered in Spanish to support bilingual and bicultural learners. Primary and Lower Secondary follow the English National Curriculum, taught mainly in English, with about 80% of the weekly 35 periods in core English subjects and 20% allocated to Spanish language and cultural studies. Upper Secondary (Years 9–11) offers around 10 International GCSE subjects, including English, Mathematics, and Spanish as compulsory, plus optional subjects such as Computing, Geography, and Art. The school emphasises personalised instruction, UK‑qualified staff, and a UK‑style academic calendar, alongside individualised career guidance and planning for post‑16 study.
