External Exams

It plays a very important role in the lives of Sixth Form pupils, both in curricular development and career guidance. It is the pupils who choose subjects in accordance with their interests and vocational learning aiming to obtain the best preparation for their university stage.

We guide and work with pupils on the University Entrance Exam (PAU) before, during and after the exam. The results endorse the School Educational Plan.

» Guidance to families and pupils

» University Studies

» University visits

» University Fairs

» Mock University entry examination with external examiners

Imagine our world in 15 years’ time. What do you see? A brave digital world fast flowing, ever changing, automated, integrated robotic world.
To thrive in this world tomorrow’s people need a curriculum that integrates science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).»A curriculum that focuses on problem based learning, the integration and application of knowledge.

» A curriculum that emphasizes collaboration and creativity.

»A curriculum that focuses on 21st century skills. A curriculum for Tomorrow’s People.

»An exciting, challenging, cutting edge curriculum that engages.

»A curriculum that develops, problem-solving and higher-order thinking skills.

»It gives students an opportunity to shine creatively, apply critical thinking skills, communicate and share their ideas.

The importance of the use of other modern languages in the world in undeniable. The Modern Languages Department wishes to offer our pupils a wide range of possibilities regarding the study of other important languages at an international level. Apart from English, our pupils also study French as a second foreign language. Our main objective is to draw French culture and language closer to our pupils to ensure they develop adequate competences which would allow them to take active part in real situations. In order to do so, we work from Early Years up to Sixth Form aiming to reach our objectives.
It is also in Early Years where the study of German and Chinese language begins. Our pupils will be able to acquire basic knowledge of the German language as from 4 year olds up to primary year 3. We believe this will be a good moment to awaken interest for this language and encourage our pupils to continue studying in our German Language Club or Chinese as another option.

Promotes and foments education in values with the aim of enriching our teaching, ensuring pupils show responsibility and solidarity towards people and
their environment. We develop campaigns such as:

» Social responsibility and solidarity initiatives

» Solidarity campaigns and alliances

»Environmental projects

»Volunteer groups

» “Our Values Are Who we Are” day

Active learning that takes place in a totally English speaking environment thanks to the International Curriculum. Right from the start pupils benefit from methodologies that promote enquiry & critical thinking.
Emotional and multiple intelligences are addressed by the use of a wide range of resources, like the IPad, which includes the pupil in their learning and encourages curiosity and creativity. Our objective is that our pupils become
familiar with an international environment whilst developing their autonomy, and are keen to learn and have fun.

The figure of tutor was created in the English Centre to complement the task of tutors assigned to different groups. Their mission is to: ensure new pupils’ optimum integration, to monitor pupils on a language
exchange programme abroad or to stimulate and guide pupils’ study in subjects pending.

The English Centre’s intention is to teach our pupils to ensure they can take an active part with confidence in different cultures and languages. We understand
this reaches far beyond teaching languages; communicating with pupils of various nationalities, experiences in other countries and participation in overseas projects are an essential part of an holistic education. For this purpose our own project has been developed, The International Curriculum, which includes, not only the programmes of study, objectives and competencies, but also encourages Cross Cultural Activities,
pedagogical innovation and professional development.

» A curriculum specifically designed for our pupils and meets the expectations expressed by their families.

» Un currículum que emplea metodologías del siglo XXI, complementado con tecnología punta.

»A curriculum that uses 21st Century methodology, supported by the latest technology.

It is a project based upon the development of enterprising skills promoting the values of the enterprising culture, especially innovation, creativity, responsibility and enterprising. Encourages and trains our pupils in strategies and skills that enhance the personal autonomy needed to make decisions.

We use methodologies linked with enterprising education, innovation ideas contests and games to stimulate our pupils’ enterprising vocation.at the end of this educational stage, pupils will have a sufficiently solid baggage which will facilitate their path towards their university and professional lives.

Its aim is to understand music as a means of sensorial and intellectual enrichment.Pupils create music in an active manner, becoming vocal, corporal and instrumental interpreters.

Pupils receive Acorde though messages full of life, colour and aromas, that produce emotions which help the communication process between them and with themselves.Music provokes, moves, relaxes and heightens awareness, developing physical expression and creative abilities, as well as thought attention and memory.

Music educates and makes people, and education and people are the base of our society.

We carry out a range of activities to encourage public speaking and debate amongst our pupils. This project aims to unify, coordinate, improve and extend activities, resources and material to this end.

The main objective is to promote Oracy across the School and to develop and extend the skill of Public Speaking. This requires a good command of Language, argument needs to be coherent and language discursive and persuasive.

Body language and facial expression add weight to meaning. Confidence and self-esteem supported by the ability to apply critical thinking to discourse will
lead to success in this area.

A curricular project which comprises a methodology, resources and activities that improve pupil speed and precision in arithmetic operations, concentration and attention, observation, confidence in oneself, visual and aural memory, spatial awareness, analytic ability,
autonomy and learning to learn.

A series of activities designed to develop reading comprehension (read to learn), and to foment the pleasure of reading in all our pupils.
Different plat forms and activities which allow us to create a motivating environment for each pupil to carry on developing their own reading process. Reading is an essential skill to continuous learning.

Activities which complement teaching. Reinforce pupil character, their implication with peers, with the School and the environment.
The sense of belonging to a group is encouraged through the Houses. Oral expression in English and research is promoted through Assemblies. The School Council Meeting is the pupil voice at School.
The institutional events carried out at Christmas time promote values such as cooperation, solidarity … the Eisteddfod promotes Welsh tradition (home of the School founder) amongst pupils. The extra curricula activities provide general culture and a better understanding of their environment. In conclusion, these and many other activities contribute to the English Centre pupil profile.

This project tries to encourage our pupils’ scientific curiosity and to develop critical thinking with the scientific method as an axis. It has several elements
such as research projects done within at curricular subjects are also presented which scientific contests. It includes diverse activities, such as: the school Vegetable Garden, Sustainability Classroom, projects being carried out in other countries or Science Day. With all this we contribute to several objectives within our pupil profile such as the ability to interact with others, communicate, plan their own work, acquire healthy life style habits, autonomy and values; that will of course enrich their personal and professional lives.

They live in the United Kingdom and enjoy the best adventures and activities offered in South Wales, all totally integrated within The English Centre International Curriculum.

ECI Global Challenge Award

An activities programme, abilities and skills development totally compatible with the curriculum and the residence. This part of the programme focuses on leadership, team work, self-esteem, social responsibility, values and fun.
Ael y Bryn

For this project we have designed a house purpose built for our pupils’ safety and comfort, which greatly contributes to their learning.
ECI IC Wales

We have designed a study programme totally compatible with the pupils’ learning in Spain. Our partner, St. Michael’s School is one of the best independent schools in Wales and we are happy to work together to integrate our pupils in their School life and values. They will achieve experience of an International School in the UK and will learn completely immerse in a British environment

»Improves pupil concentration and motivation through technological resources such as IPads, interactive white boards, laptops, and computers.

»Promotes attention to diversity.

»Improves phonic abilities through specialised Apps.

»Develops problem solving abilities and logical thinking.

»Computing development as a resource at all levels (pupils, families and staff).