Changing schools often entails a period of complex adaptation, which is why we offer a complete education in which students can experience uninterrupted development from 1 to 18 years old.
So, how do we do it, what is our work dynamic and methodology — and what are the benefits of a British school in which the student can progress through all the key educational stages?
Methodology focused on motivation
Motivation is the central pillar of Elian’s British School of La Nucía methodology, no matter what the educational stage. But what does this mean? First of all, we always convey the purpose and practicality of what our students are learning, so they will make meaningful connections between their school subjects and their own lives.
Secondly, we know that “one size does not fit all”! Therefore, we don’t lose sight of each student’s individuality — instead, we take an interest in their personal preferences and use them to guide, direct and teach them accordingly.
We are clear that motivating factors are not universal, and although the subjects and classes are conducted in groups, our professionals give personal treatment to every student so they each find their own path.
Benefits of a centre which encompasses all educational stages
- Family atmosphere: spending the entire school career in the same centre creates a community which students consider as a home from home, and in which they belong. This allows our educators to get to know each person better and to intervene and if issues arise more quickly and easily. What’s more, staying in the same centre also gives students a secure and familiar environment in which they can fully develop their potential.
- Longer-lasting relationships: socialisation is fundamental for children, and the fact that they can be with their peers from the age of 1 to 18 allows them to forge strong, lifelong friendships, not only with their schoolmates, but also with the staffing team. Strong bonds with teachers generate opportunities in the education profession, and also provide former students with trusted mentors, who give them advice and references over many years.
- Strong values: learning a coherent set of values during their formative years means students internalise and understand a core ethical code at a deeper level.
- Better adaptation: changes can generate instability, which may have an undesirable impact on children and adolescents in terms of mental health and behaviour. A stable environment helps prevent these setbacks, encourages resilience and enables the students to thrive.
Our educational project
Early Years
From the first year at the school, students receive an immersive English education. This stage is divided into different levels:
Early Years Foundation Stage
- Pre-1: from 1 to 2 years old.
- Pre-2: from 2 to 3 years old.
- Nursery: 3 to 4 years old.
- Reception: 4 to 5 years old.
The Early Years Foundation Stage plays an essential role as children begin to learn social skills, gain physical confidence, develop their independence and take their first steps in academic education.
Primary
This comprises two stages (Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2) and covers 6 academic years for students aged 5 to 11. It lays the essential groundwork for the core subjects of languages, Maths, Science and humanities.
Secondary
Students move into the secondary section, which comprises two stages (Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4) covering the ages of 11 to 16 years old. In the secondary stages, students increasingly consolidate their academic, emotional and social development, with added support for our team of professionals.
Sixth Form
Key Stage 5 covers the ages of 16 to 18 years, as students prepare for their future in higher education. Visits to universities and higher education fairs are among the events to orient them.
