WELCOME FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS

Welcome from the Director of Admissions and External Relations

The Lady Elizabeth School is one of Spain’s leading private international schools, delivering the British curriculum in a privileged setting on the Mediterranean coast.

The education our pupils receive is focused on discovering and developing their full potential. We offer a high standard of education in all subjects in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Endorsed by the most prestigious national and international accrediting bodies, our educational project offers a complete academic programme for students from one to eighteen years of age, preparing them to enter any university in the world and to be able to face the professional challenges they may face in the future.

Our school has an international vocation which is reflected in the 50 different nationalities we work with. Enrolment is open all year round, so students can enrol at any time.

We have extensive experience in the adaptation process for new students: we know how to make them feel welcome and at home from the very first moment, regardless of their age or nationality.

We invite you to make an appointment to visit our facilities and obtain all the information you need to join The Lady Elizabeth School community, or you can also request the information you need by telephone or email.

I will be happy to assist you personally and help you with the admission procedure as well as with the adaptation of your children from the beginning of their stay with us.

Thank you very much for your interest in The Lady Elizabeth School and I look forward to welcoming you in person.

Yours sincerely

Isabel Calatayud
Director of Admissions and External Relations

ADMISSION PROCESS

STEP 1

Complete in full and return the Registration Form.
Payment of the Registration Fee (1150 € non-refundable). Please send proof of payment*Payment of the Registration fee does not guarantee a place.

STEP 2

Envíe:

A copy of the NIE, DNI, Passport or Proof of Birth of the pupil.
A copy of the NIE, DNI or Passport (only in case of not having NIE or DNI) of the student’s parents.
A copy of the school reports of the last two academic years translated into English or Spanish:*Students who have been in a Spanish school need to provide a copy of the school reports from 1st ESO or Graduado en ESO in case they have passed 4th ESO.
*Students who will be attending A-Level at our school need to provide a copy of their Secondary School Certificate from their home country.
If your child receives educational support/reinforcement, has a psycho-pedagogical report and/or attends psycho-pedagogical or speech therapies, you MUST provide all evaluation reports and/or school evaluations.
Medical certificate and photocopy of vaccinations.

STEP 3

A test will be carried out to assess the student’s level of English and Mathematics.

*The results of both tests are the property of The Lady Elizabeth School and will not be shared with parents or students.

STEP 4

Only when all the documents required up to this step are received, the Head of Primary or Head of Secondary will recommend offering a place at The Lady Elizabeth School.
The Head of School will make the final decision, based on the recommendation and after a personal or Skype interview.
A formal Offer Letter, signed by the Head of School, will be sent to the family, together with the Acceptance Form and Terms and Conditions of Engagement for parents.
The place will remain reserved for 10 days (from receipt of the Offer Letter). If acceptance is not confirmed within the time allowed, the place may be offered to another student (Please contact the College for admission information).

STEP 5

To reserve your place, the Acceptance Form must be completed, signed and returned to the Director of Admissions, together with proof of payment of the Deposit (€500 EU/2000 €NON EU) which is refundable*.*Refundable provided that one term’s notice is given in writing and all fees have been paid up to that point.
The Form of Payment document, which will indicate how the fees will be paid, must be completed, signed and returned.

STEP 6

After the offer has been formalised, the Admissions Department will send the Letter of Acceptance signed by the Head of School, together with the following documents which may be required to apply for the VISA.

STEP 7

You will be given a Welcome Pack containing a number of documents/forms which must be completed and returned to the Director of Admissions before the first day of school.

ADMISSION POLICY

FOUNDATION

There are no pre-requisites for a child applying for a place at Foundation.

If a child has special needs, the SEN Department (Special Educational Needs Department) will be involved in the admissions process to ensure that The Lady Elizabeth School can provide the required support. If the school does not have adequate resources to meet the needs, the family will be informed and alternatives will be recommended.

PRIMARY

When applying for a place for a child in Primary, The Lady Elizabeth School requires all previous school reports.

We will offer the pupil to come to school for a Taster Day to learn more about the school and to ensure a smooth transition.

Students applying for Year 4 onwards will be required to take an Online Placement Instrument (OPI) from the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) to assess their level in Maths and English. The results of this online assessment are immediate and will be attached to the application form.

Primary students will be offered a place at The Lady Elizabeth School if it is agreed that the school can meet the student’s learning needs.

KS3

Students applying for a place in Secondary will be required to provide their primary school report cards from the previous two years.

Applicants will be asked to take an Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) Online Placement Instrument (OPI) to assess their level in Mathematics and English. The results of this online assessment are immediate and will be attached to the application form.

Prospective students will be invited to attend a Taster Day at The Lady Elizabeth School. The Head of Secondary will collect information about the pupil’s academic standards and involvement with the programme and communicate this information to the Admissions Department. If a child is unable to attend, alternative arrangements, such as Skype interviews, will be made to find out more about the child’s talents and interests as part of the admissions process.

KS4

Students applying for a place in Secondary Key Stage 4 must provide The Lady Elizabeth School with their previous two years’ school reports.

Applicants will be asked to complete an Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) Online Placement Instrument (OPI) to assess their level in Mathematics and English. The results of this online assessment are immediate and will be attached to the application form.

If a child is unable to attend, alternative arrangements, such as Skype interviews, will be made to find out more about their talents and interests (as well as their preferences for GCSE courses) as part of the admissions process.

6TH FORM

Pupils applying for a place in the 6th form of Secondary, must provide The Lady Elizabeth School with the previous two years’ school reports.

Applicants will be required to take an entrance test in Mathematics and English if they have not reached the required national standard in these subjects. The choice of subjects may be limited depending on their previous examination results.

The Head of Sixth Form will interview prospective students (preferably in person, although Skype is possible) and, in conjunction with the Head of Secondary, will forward their comments to the Admissions Department.

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TESTIMONIALS

I love LES because we are all tolerant.

OLIVER

QIE HU

I love LES because the teachers are always there to help you.

ALBERTO

I have been at LES since Year 5 and have loved every minute of it. When I arrived I spoke a little bit of English but no Spanish and now I am fluent in English and Spanish and I am studying French at A Level. Being at LES has inspired me to be interested in current global issues through MUN conferences I have attended and due to meeting with the President of the European Union of Women. I have been to three MUN conferences with the school and I was a delegate at our own MUN conference which was held a couple of years ago. I have also been actively involved in Public Speaking attending competitions in Alicante coming second in the final. I have always been an active member of the LEOS Club and am now heavily part of the school Makimei project, raising money for different projects within the Orphanage. I read with the Year 1 children in the Primary School and am looking forward to helping with the Year 7 mentoring programme in Year 13 as I enjoy helping young pupils.

I am looking forward to University in September next year and would like to pursue a career in international relationships and politics and my dream is to work in the United Nations.

SOFIA M – YEAR 12 STUDENT

Me encanta LES porque aprendemos a través de la diversión y la creatividad

JULIA

Me encanta LES porque tengo unos amigos geniales y hay muchas oportunidades de aprendizaje diferentes.

HARRISON

“Once again, I have to thank the teaching staff at Lady Elizabeth for their contribution to Sean's development. When he arrived at school he was a shy boy, and today he is an independent boy who is building a future for himself almost 5000 km away from home in Arizona. Here are his grades from his first semester at the W.P. Carey School of Business, where he earned an honours degree. Sean may not be the brightest student, but at The Lady Elizabeth School he acquired values that continue to be the key to his success at university, and which I believe will continue to serve him well in his future career. I am referring to commitment and dedication to achieving good academic results, respect for his teachers and classmates, and the belief that hard work is important. In short, the maxims that I heard every day and that make The Lady Elizabeth an exceptional school.”

B.A. in Marketing and History from Arizona State University.

JOE COLLINS - PADRE DE SEAN COLLINS

LES is a fantastic place to study at 6th Form as class sizes are low, allowing teachers to better adapt to individual needs. This ultimately means that results will be better or students will have the opportunity to perform at the highest level. In my experience, the teachers have proven to be dedicated, motivated and hard working. They have time for each student and motivate and help us whenever we need it.

The 6th Form students are very easy to get along with and we are like one big happy family. It is a very multicultural environment, which is super interesting as you learn about your classmates' culture and how they live. I have enjoyed my time at LES very much, especially as a

Head Pupil.

JUAN JO – HEAD BOY

Me encanta LES porque los maestros son muy simpáticos y son muy buenos en su trabajo.

DARCY

Me encanta LES porque me gusta la manera en la que aceptamos todas las nacionalidades y religiones.

MADDIE

I have studied at LES since Year 5 and have enjoyed every minute here. When I arrived, I knew a little English, but no Spanish. Now I speak English and Spanish fluently and am studying A Level French. Being in LES has inspired me to take an interest in current global issues, through the MUN conferences I have attended and after being able to meet the president of the European Women's Union. I have been to three MUN conferences with the school and was a delegate to our own MUN conference we held a couple of years ago. I have also been involved in the public speaking group and have taken part in competitions in Alicante, coming second in the final. I have always been an active member of the LEOS Club and now I am part of the Makimei project, raising money for different projects in the orphanage. I currently read with Year 1 pupils in the Primary School and am looking forward to helping Year 7 pupils, through the mentoring programme, in Year 13 as I enjoy helping younger pupils.

In September next year I will be starting university. I would like to study international relations and political science and my dream is to work at the United Nations.

SOFIA G – ALUMNA DE YEAR 12