Sage College. The British School of Jerez
Primary and secondary school in Cadiz, Spain
Sage College, The British International School of Jerez, is a secular British international school in Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz). It opened in 2006 as Campus El Sabio, became a recognised British school in 2014 and is a member of the National Association of British Schools in Spain (NABSS).
- Early Years (Nursery and Reception), ages 2 to 5
- Primary, Years 1 to 6
- Secondary, Years 7 to 13 (Key Stages 3 to 5)
Students prepare for IGCSEs and A Levels; a dual programme also leads to the Spanish Baccalaureate (Bachillerato) and the university entrance exam, and the school offers a High School Diploma. Classes have 15 to 20 students, with two classes per year group. Students learn English and Spanish at native or bilingual level and add French or German from Year 3.
An on-campus boarding school for students aged 11 to 18 has capacity for more than 150 students, in rooms with private bathroom and air conditioning. The Sage PAR high-performance sports programme offers training in football, golf, tennis and sailing. Admission includes a review of the academic record and entrance exams, which in secondary cover English and mathematics; English is not always required, and students receive language support if needed.
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Programmes
- Early Years (Nursery and Reception), ages 2 to 5: English-immersion learning through play and exploration
- Primary (Years 1 to 6), ages 5 to 11
- Secondary (Years 7 to 13), ages 11 to 18: British curriculum, Key Stages 3 to 5, leading to IGCSEs and A Levels
- Dual programme with the Spanish Baccalaureate and university entrance exam (EvAU)
- High School Diploma
Classes of 15 to 20 students; English and Spanish plus French or German from Year 3.
Admission
Admission has four steps: contact with the admissions team, a personalised visit, student evaluation and registration. After reviewing the application and academic record, the school sets entrance exams for the relevant year; in secondary they assess English and mathematics. Speaking English is not always necessary, depending on the year of entry: the school assesses each child's level and offers extra support if needed. International and boarding applicants are handled by the Head of International Admissions.
Housing
Sage Boarding School is located on the school campus and takes students aged 11 to 18, with capacity for more than 150 boarders. Rooms have a private bathroom and individual air conditioning, and residents share a common room, kitchen, laundry, study room, indoor gym, outdoor pool and sports facilities.
Accreditation
Subjects taught
- Business
- Business Economics
- Education
- Education
- Bilingual Education