Selecting the best school for your children is one of the most important decisions families make. It can determine not only their academic success but also their worldview, attitudes, and, perhaps most importantly, their optimal development and happiness.
When choosing a school, families become part of a learning community, where, as a team, you will live your child’s journey from preschool to adulthood. Undoubtedly, it’s a fascinating experience that should be embarked upon with optimism and excitement. Here, we summarize the factors that our large community of professionals and families have identified as crucial in choosing us.
Many families opt for The English School of Asturias, considering their children’s education a top priority and entrusting us with unwavering confidence. Here, we summarize the factors that our large community of professionals and families have identified as crucial in choosing us:
Mission, Vision, and Student Profile:
Selecting the best school involves ensuring that the educational project aligns with the values we want to instill in our children. The promotion of resilience, respect, and collaboration guarantees student receptivity, empathy, and the best learning environment at The English School of Asturias.
Equipping each student with the tools to navigate their professional future and achieve optimal personal balance requires the development of social, collaborative, and critical thinking skills oriented towards innovative and practical solutions. This not only helps them understand and challenge themselves but also will equip them to change the world around them.
The English School of Asturias fosters knowledge and skill development with the aim of turning its students into global citizens who strive every day to give their best and appreciate others.
Pedagogical Project and Personalized Attention:
An innovative approach can harness the inherent creativity and curiosity in every child; integrating new technologies and addressing the challenges of today’s society, but first and foremost, built upon academic rigor and a curriculum of proven quality.
At The English School of Asturias, we follow the British Curriculum from preschool to completing secondary education, culminating in the rigorous and prestigious IGCSE qualifications. In Secondary school, we follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, the best preparation for university and adulthood, with both qualifications, IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme, being fully compatible and recognized for access to the best Spanish and international universities.
Small Groups and Personalized Attention
To ensure individual progression, small class sizes and the involvement of highly qualified professionals are essential. That’s why we have a psychology, speech therapy, and nursing department, always accessible at our center and in collaboration with tutors, specialist teachers, and teaching assistants trained in special educational needs.
It’s not about segregating or labeling students or adjusting our expectations; it’s about providing the scaffolding and support that will eliminate any barriers, establishing in the classroom that we are all different, special, and unique.
Healthy Environment and Work-Life Balance
The location, facilities, and services of the school are also important since, ultimately, during the school year, our children spend more daytime hours in school than at home. Therefore, we must prioritize their well-being and value aspects such as contact with nature, architecture designed for learning, outdoor spaces, and the necessity of outstanding curricular enrichment opportunities which must include musical, technological, artistic, and sports programs, as well as a wide range of educational visits, cultural exchanges, and stays abroad.
To face the school day with enthusiasm and energy, the best nutrition is also necessary. At The English School of Asturias, we offer a healthy and varied menu designed by nutritionists, suitable for any diet or allergy, cooked daily in our own kitchen with the best ingredients.
Our families have confided that when they chose the best school, they particularly appreciated an excellent level of English without the need for support lessons and after-school academies. Quality extracurricular activities integrated into the school day and a good school bus service to all major towns make excellent work-life balance possible and ensure quality family time.
Personalized Visits and Open Days
There’s nothing better to appreciate the atmosphere and essence of a school than spending time visiting its classrooms. We recommend booking a visit to The English School of Asturias, where you can see our students in their daily activities, a unique opportunity to see how our professionals work.
Undoubtedly, each student conveys enthusiasm for learning and happiness through the attitude in the classroom, contributing to a positive atmosphere where good work achieves academic excellence. To see this for yourself, The English School of Asturias is open to arranging personalized appointments for families seeking the best school for their children and sets up Open Days regularly. Don’t hesitate to contact us to reserve your appointment at the only international school with English immersion in Asturias, by calling 985 237 171 or emailing infoasturias@iepgroup.es. We look forward to welcoming you!
We hope that these tips will help you to know how to choose the best school for your children.