Main highlights of the British education system
Our educational vision is based on the British National Curriculum with the particularities and characteristics of a British international school in Spain.
The British education system enables students to actively explore, investigate, and practically apply knowledge and skills fostering a deep understanding of the different subjects they study.
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Structure and Key Stages
The table below shows the equivalencies between the British and Spanish education systems. It will help you understand the organisation and terminology used regarding the British education system compared to the Spanish one.
ACADEMIC CYCLES | AGE GROUP | BRITISH CURRICULUM | SPANISH CURRICULUM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) | 2 – 3
3 – 4 4 – 5 | Pre-Nursery
Nursery Reception | 1er ciclo Ed. Infantil
2º ciclo Ed. Infantil 2º ciclo Ed. Infantil |
| Primary Education Key Stage 1 | 5 – 6
6 – 7 | Year 1
Year 2 | 2º ciclo Ed. Infantil
1º curso Ed. Primaria |
| Primary Education Key Stage 2 | 7 – 8
8 – 9 9 – 10 10 – 11 | Year 3
Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 | 2º curso Ed. Primaria
3er curso Ed. Primaria 4º curso Ed. Primaria 5º curso Ed. Primaria |
| Secondary Education Key Stage 3 | 11 – 12
12 – 13 13 – 14 | Year 7
Year 8 Year 9 | 6º curso Ed. Primaria
1º curso Ed. Secundaria 2º curso Ed. Secundaria |
| Secondary Education Key Stage 4 | 14 – 15
15 – 16 | Year 10
Year 11 | 3er curso Ed. Secundaria
4º curso Ed. Secundaria |
| Sixth Form Key Stage 5 | 16 – 17
17 – 18 | Year 12
Year 13 | 1º Bachillerato
2º Bachillerato |
