BILINGUAL NURSERY SCHOOL IN CASTELLÓN
Our bilingual nursery school in Castellón is a reference for the quality of our teaching, the experience of our teachers and the preparation of our pupils at the end of the cycle. British School of Vila-real offers your children the best environment for their first educational experience.
Welcome to our infant school
Early Years Education at British School of Vila-real aims to provide children with the best first steps to learning. We strive for pupils to develop and grow in a stimulating and safe environment, full of amazing learning opportunities, which both challenge and motivate children to reach their full potential. We believe that our role as teachers is to foster a love of learning and provide children with the skills and resources they need for the future.
We emphasise ‘active learning’ and ‘hands-on’ personal experiences and focus on developing the learning process through free play, directed play and imaginative play as well as more formal activities. Technology and innovative teaching are important tools that support our pedagogy and help us to make learning creative and engaging for children.
Early Years Foundation Stage of the British Curriculum
At our bilingual nursery school in Castellón we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) of the British Curriculum, an educational framework recognised worldwide for its holistic approach to child development.
This curriculum focuses on the essential areas of development and learning during the first years of life, ensuring a solid foundation for children’s academic and personal futures. The EYFS enables us to provide a balanced education that combines academic rigour with emotional and social nurturing.
Nursery 2 (2 years old)
The Nursery 2 programme is designed for children aged 2 years (24 months). At this stage, we focus on creating a safe and stimulating environment where children can explore and learn through play and social interaction.
Our focus is on developing basic skills, language learning and encouraging children’s natural curiosity. Daily activities include games, creative activities and opportunities for language and motor skills development.
In this course children learn songs, rhymes and action games in English. They learn basic mathematical skills as well as fine motor skills and some of the gross motor skills. They learn to listen to English in a focused and centred way. They learn to collaborate, share and chat with peers. By the time they reach Nursery 3 they will be used to hearing, assimilating and interpreting the sounds, rhythm and changing intonation of English.
Foundation Stage: Nursery 3 & Reception (3-4 years old)
For 3-4 year olds, we developed the Foundation Stage, which includes Nursery 3 and Reception. This programme prepares children for the transition to primary school, focusing on academic, social and emotional development. Through a structured but flexible curriculum, children acquire key skills in reading, writing and maths, while developing a deeper understanding of the world around them.
At this age, play is central to all development and learning: it is through play that children develop intellectually, creatively, physically, socially and affectively in each of the six domains of learning.
Through play, children develop language skills, their emotions and creativity, personal, social and intellectual skills. Within the 7 learning areas, teachers continuously observe and evaluate to create individualised programmes and enhance the experiences of their young learners.
Key Stage One: Years 1&2 (5-6 years old)
The British National Curriculum consists of ten compulsory subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, Communication and Information Technology, History, Geography, Drawing, Design, Physical Education and Music. There are objectives or targets which set out what pupils should know and be able to do at each stage of their school life.
Areas of development in the Early Years Foundation Stage
The educational approach of our bilingual nursery school in Castellón focuses on seven key areas of development, which are fundamental to children’s growth and learning:
Personal, social and emotional development
We encourage independence, confidence and interpersonal skills, helping children to develop positive relationships and to understand and manage their emotions.
Communication and language
We work on developing language skills through conversation, storytelling, poetry and other activities that encourage verbal expression and understanding. During this stage, our students develop English skills at the same rate as they learn their mother tongue.
Physical Development
We provide opportunities for children to improve their gross and fine motor coordination through physical activities such as outdoor play, dance and the use of sports equipment.
Reading and Writing
We introduce children to the world of reading and writing through the use of a variety of materials, interactive activities and the promotion of early literacy.
Mathematics
We teach basic mathematical concepts, using hands-on resources and play activities.
Understanding the world
We help children explore and understand their surroundings, developing their curiosity about people, the outdoors and the environment.
Art and design
We encourage creativity and artistic expression through a variety of art and design activities, allowing children to experiment with different materials and techniques.
External examinations in Infant
In Infants we assess our pupils according to the guidelines set out in the British National Curriculum. We also carry out formative assessments after each learning unit to assess progress in writing and their reading level.
From Year 1 to Year 6 we use summative assessment. These assessments allow us to assess the skills practised by students during the term and their progress over the course of the year.
In addition, we use formative assessment throughout the year, which allows students to better monitor their learning. As teachers deliver the curriculum, students are able to identify gaps in their own learning. Formative assessment focuses on how to address these gaps.
As we work with each student, we gain an expanded understanding of their skills, strengths and weaknesses. The British curriculum is based on a spiral model that constantly develops children’s knowledge, skills and understanding.
Assessment should be a tool that enables teachers to focus on what children need to learn at any given moment.
Modern, secure facilities for an optimal learning environment
Our school has modern and safe facilities, specifically designed to create an exciting and stimulating learning environment. The bright and spacious classrooms are equipped with high-quality educational resources and technology to support interactive learning. In addition, we have large outdoor spaces and covered outdoor areas where children can play and explore safely.
After-school activities for infants and toddlers
We offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities that complement the curriculum and provide opportunities for personal and social development beyond the classroom. These activities include sports, arts, music, drama and specific clubs.
Highly qualified and committed native English-speaking teachers
Our teaching team is made up of highly qualified and committed native English-speaking teachers who are committed to early childhood education. Not only do the teachers have the necessary experience and credentials, they also share a passion for teaching and the welfare of the students.
Admission and enrolment process
If you would like to begin the enrolment process, please contact our admissions department.
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