A brand new, purpose-built school is to be built at the La Torre Golf resort, one of the series of Golf resorts under construction by Polaris world in the region of Murcia. The King's Group of schools has been contracted to manage this new school which will cater for children from Pre-Nursery (children under the age of 3) up to Year 13, when pupils take their final examinations for university entrance.

First Class British Education

More than 35 years' experience

Founded over 35 years ago, King's College is today synonymous with quality and prestige. It has grown to become the larges independent British school in Spain and is the second largest on mainland Europe. King's College is the first to have full UK accreditation from the independent School's Inspectorate

The school has a well-earned reputation for high academic standards and our pupils enter some of the best universities in the UK, Spain and the rest of the world. King's College, Murcia, will offer ou child all the guaranties of more than 35 years experience of British education in Spain

Fully Authorised British school

Pupils will follow the English National Curriculum in spacious, well-equipped classrooms, just as they would in the Uk. They will be taught by qualified British teachers and international pupils will recieve special Spanish lessons to help them integrate into Spanish life and culture.

Ethos

At King's college we create a friendly environment for the children so that they develop knowledge, understanding and values and reach their full potential in all academic and social areas of life. The school provides educational experiences which develop a positive approach to learning in a stimulating and creative environment where children feel happy and motivated.

Children are encouraged to achieve the highest level of academic succes by utilising the best features of the British educational system, set in international environment.

About the school

Pre-Nursery

The centre will accept pupils from 18 months into the Pre-Nursery section in preparation for the Infant School. Further details on request.

Infant School

At the age of 3 pupils will follow the Foundation Stage programme, leading into Key Stage 1 of the English NAtional Curriculum. Children will be taught by qualified British teachers in well-equipped, stimulating classrooms. Our aim is to create a rich learning environment in which children will feel at home and come to school happily. From the age of five all pupils will study Spanish according to their ability.

Junior School

From 7 - 11 years of age pupils will be taugh in the Junior Department where emphasis is laid on active, investigate methods of teaching. As in ritian, towards the end of Year 6, children take National Curriculum Test in the three core subjects: English, Mathematics and science. A limited number of places will also be available on a special Induction programme for pupils between the ages of 7 and 9, who wish to join the school but whose English is less well developed.

Senior School

The education offered in the Senior School will build on the pupils' previous achievements. from 1 to 14 years of age, they will follow Key Stage 3 of the National Curriculum just as they would in Britian, with a achievement test at the end of Year 9. At the age of 16 they will prepare for (I)GCSE examinations. Having completed these succesfully they will then study A levels for university entrance.

Outstanding Academic Standards

The results of our students in examinations at all levels show that King's College is equal to the very best independent schools in the Uk. Further details on request.

Facilities

Large classrooms for limited number groups Music Classes Information technology classrooms Laboratories Art classooms Multi-sports area: basketball, handball and football 10.000m2 of gardens and parks

Catering services

The school has its own catering service which will prepare high quality food on site. The menus will be regularly checked by independent experts to ensure that our pupils receive balanced, healthy and nutrious meals.

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