Colegio Internacional Ausiàs March CEIAM
Description of Colegio Internacional Ausiàs March CEIAM
- Founded: in 1972
- Location: Valencia, Spain
- Total number of students: 600
- Age of students: 3-18 years
- Type of studying: mixed
- Type of accommodation: host family
- Language learning: English, Spanish.
Colegio Internacional Ausiàs March (International College Ausias March), part of a large and well-developed educational network CEIAM, is in the TOP-100 of the best Spanish schools. The school, located in Valencia, provides full-cycle educational services - from kindergarten to 18 years old - both in the Spanish system (Spanish Bachillerato) and in the British and International (A-level, International Baccalaureate). A cozy small school (600 people in total) gives you the opportunity to learn both English and Spanish (bilingual education is actually).
- Colegio Internacional Ausiàs March is accredited by the Instituto Cervantes, works as an official examination center DELE, CCSE, SIELE.
- Colegio Internacional Ausiàs March received a special prize in 2014-2015 for performance in the secondary education cycle (General Directorate of Innovation, Management and Linguistic Policy)
- Awarded by the Government of Valencia, the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Labor, the Consul of Valencia for its great contribution to the education and development of the local community.
The orientation towards internationality plays an important role in the work of the school:
- An international IB program is offered, opening the doors of universities in any country in the world.
- In primary schools, approximately 45% of students study in English; in middle and upper classes, the number of English lessons is reduced to 30%.
- The programs of student exchanges with Russia, USA, England, France and Germany have been established.
- There are special programs for the “trial” trimester / half year abroad: students of Colegio Internacional Ausiàs March can go to study in Canada, England or Ireland.
- CEIAM's summer programs are held in countries that speak English, French and German, which expands the opportunities for the participation of students from all over the world.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Colegio Internacional Ausiàs March CEIAM
Preparation for school (Early Education)
The most important educational stage, where students search for knowledge, study and self-develop: they get used to the school system, the academic environment, begin to study the basic, most important disciplines. The communicative method is actively used, logical connections are built between different areas of knowledge and science, hand motor skills, the ability to write beautifully and competently develop.
Approximately 40% of school time kids study in English, the rest classes are conducted in Spanish.
Primary Classes (Primary education)
Teachers strive to develop students as carefully and harmoniously as possible in academic, as well as in creative, psycho-emotional terms. The methodology provides for the development of all basic learning skills so that it is easier for students to master a complex and voluminous program of the senior / middle classes. The extracurricular activities complements the learning process - events, excursions, holidays, lectures with invited experts - and in-depth study of the English language.
Middle classes (Secondary Education)
An important and difficult stage at which much attention is paid to the education of responsibility and discipline, the development of critical and analytical thinking. Colegio Internacional Ausiàs March students are expected to choose a graduation class (IB) program and prepare for university enrollment, because complexity, depth, thoroughness of studying seeks to meet these high demands and provide students with a full background of knowledge and skills.
Gradually, not only compulsory, but also optional subjects begin to appear in the schedule of students: this way they can choose the most attractive and interesting type of activity, more accurately determine their talents, begin to suggest ways for higher education and career.
High School (Spanish Bacchilerato)
The program for high school students is in many respects decisive: it is the assessments obtained for these two years that will be primarily considered by the selection committees of the universities. Therefore, teachers strive not only to improve their knowledge of the main subjects of the course, but also to give everyone the opportunity to decide on their priorities, the most interesting specialties and areas of science: various electives, additional and individual lessons are held, lectures and workshops are held, field trips, counseling counseling, etc are conducted.
At this stage, it is assumed that students are already fluent in English: the number of English lessons is reduced to 30%, but it is possible to pass the prestigious Cambridge Exam (CAE).
International Baccalaureate (IB)
An internationally recognized IB course is available at Colegio Internacional Ausiaàs March since 2017: this studying allows students to enroll in any university in the world, in any country.
In general, IB implies studying at all stages: junior classes (Primary Years Program, PYP), middle classes (Middle Years Program, MYP) and senior, graduate Diploma Program (DP), but the last one is traditionally considered the most important.
An effective two-year course is conducted in English. Pupils choose 6 disciplines (3 are studied in depth, 3 at the standard level), attend classes in the general theory of knowledge (TOK) and write an academic essay.
Summer school
- Age of students: 2-18 years old
- Dates: July 25 - July 20.
The summer school offers students from all over the world (not necessarily to be a student of Colegio Internacional Ausiàs March) interesting and diverse programs, among which everyone will choose the right one for themselves:
- Basketball camp (from 6 years)
- Immersive course "Star Academy of Talents" (6-11 years old): music, theater, game techniques.
- The program "Room 13": visual arts for students 6-13 years old. Studying media, 3D art, painting and drawing, crafts and manual labour, business and entrepreneurship. At the end of the program a large-scale exhibition of student works is organized, trips to major art galleries are provided.
- Immersive course-quest "Get out of a locked room" (12-16 years): active development of intelligence, dexterity and ingenuity, logical thinking, role-playing games in English.
- Technological camp (6-14 years): robotics, new items of modern science and technology, the study of physics and dynamics, programming, coding. Lego WEDO 2.0 and the construction of the world in the Minecraft system, work with drones and MBOT (mini-robot), thematic seminars, even the creation of short films with the StopMotion application - this program will be a real gift for modern advanced students.
- Swimming (2-9 years): the most atraumatic sport, ideal for mastering in sunny and warm Spain.
- Multi-active (2-12 years)
- Immersive course "Fascinating laboratory" (6-11 years)
- B2 Intensive English Course (15-18 years)
- Football camp (5-12 years)
- Intensive studying course for the youngest (5 years): a communicative and interactive approach + active learning of the English language.
Accommodation, meals, prices
All students of Colegio Internacional Ausiàs March live in Spanish host families: they are carefully selected and constantly checked by school staff, and the houses are located no more than 30 minutes from the academic building. Students spend a lot of time with their families, participate in general walks and excursions, go shopping or interesting city events: this gives you the opportunity to get to know Spanish culture and traditions more closely, to practice Spanish with its native speakers.
Students' daily meals are based on the Mediterranean diet, which is considered the most beneficial and balanced throughout the world. A wide choice of dishes is offered every day: suitable options will also be found for students with special diets, vegetarians.
Activities Colegio Internacional Ausiàs March CEIAM
The college offers students a wide variety of additional classes (academic, sports, social, creative) that will help them in harmonious development:
- German lessons
- Chess Club
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Learn Chinese with a native speaker (Mandarin)
- Scientific circle
- Football
- Rhythm and gymnastics
- Judo
- Drawing and painting
- Robotics
- Cambridge English Courses
- Roller skating school
- Architectural Club
- Playing the guitar
- Culinary Club
- "Club magic and tricks"
- Skating and longboard rides.
Facilities and equipment at Colegio Internacional Ausiàs March CEIAM
Colegio Internacional Ausiàs March is located in the cozy and respectable area of Valencia Picassent and occupies almost 20 thousand square meters - there is everything you need for comfortable study, accommodation and leisure activities:
- Football fields
- Tennis courts
- Basketball courts
- Private pool
- Indoor gym with several zones, solarium
- Cozy terrace for relaxation
- Modern computer classrooms
- Library
- Scientific and technical laboratories
- Workshops and studios for creativity, art, crafts.
The school has a professional nursing department, which carefully monitors the health of the pupils:
- General sanitary control of conditions and nutrition
- Disease prevention
- Special attention to students suffering from diabetes, epilepsy, allergies, etc., chronic diseases
- If necessary - the selection of drugs and the appointment of treatment
- Maintaining a general computer registry about students health
- Preventive and educational work
- Psycho-pedagogical help.
The third largest city in Spain - Valencia - will delight students with comfortable conditions, a pleasant mild climate, plenty of sunny days and the proximity of beautiful, well-groomed beaches.
Admission dates and extra charges
The academic year at Colegio Internacional Ausiàs March lasts from September to June.
The current cost of the summer camp and seasonal courses should be checked with your manager. Additionally paid:
- Accommodation and meals
- Registration fee
- Medical insurance
- Teaching aids, books and materials
- Uniform
- Additional Spanish lessons (optional)
- Additional leisure activities and excursions (optional)
- Return flight tickets
- Round trip
- Personal pocket expenses
- Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents
- Consular fee (paid at the Embassy).
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
- The scorecard (minimum 2 last) from the previous school
- Proof of sufficient Spanish and English
- Passing a personal interview (in person or via Skype)
- Valid international passport
- Completed school registration form.
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
