Infant School in Alicante
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
At Lady Elizabeth School we develop a multilingual academic programme throughout the Early Years Education stage, equivalent to the infant years in the Spanish educational programme. The commitment of our infant school in Alicante is based on creating a safe environment in which our pupils can develop their skills, learn on a daily basis and adapt to learning several languages, while learning their own mother tongue.
Welcome to our bilingual nursery school
Welcome to Early Years Education at Lady Elizabeth School!
We want to begin this exciting journey with you, in a warm, safe and stimulating environment, where each child in the preschool stage can explore, discover and grow in an international environment surrounded by teachers with extensive experience.
At our school we strive to offer unique and enriching educational experiences for our students, which promote comprehensive development and pay special attention to language learning from the first school years.
Welcome, pupils and families, to our big school family!
Early Years Foundation Stage Programme (PN2 – Y2)
In the Infant Department (from Pre-nursery 2 to Foundation 2), we follow the British National Curriculum and International Primary Curriculum (IPC). This framework sets the standards that all our Infant teachers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well
This framework sets the standards that all our Early Childhood teachers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well.
Key areas of development: Infant (from Year 1 – Year 6)
From Year 1 to Year 6 we follow the British National Curriculum in English and mathematics and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) in all other subjects. The IPC is a theme-based curriculum in which the following subjects are universally taught: history, geography, science, art, design and technology, computing, music, physical education, and society and international mindedness.
It is a curriculum designed to prepare children for an ever-changing, increasingly interconnected world. Although we cannot be sure what kind of jobs children will have in the future, it is important that we instil the basic values needed in any profession and for personal growth, such as being flexible, persevering, respectful, motivated, cooperative, and communicative.
Children should develop the 3 prime areas first:
- Communication & Language, which involves learning to listen, understand and express themselves, essential skills for social interaction and future academic learning.
- Physical Development, covers everything from gross motor skills, such as running and jumping, to fine motor skills, such as drawing and writing, thus facilitating an active and healthy life.
- Personal, Social & Emotional Development emphasises the importance of self-awareness, emotional control and the ability to form relationships, key elements for emotional health and social integration.
These prime areas are those most essential for your child’s healthy development and future learning.
Developing specific skills
As children strengthen these early foundations, they are better prepared to explore and progress in four specific areas of learning.
- In Language, they develop more advanced reading and writing skills, essential for effective communication.
- In Mathematics, they begin to understand concepts such as numbers, patterns and measurement.
- World Understanding introduces them to concepts of science, geography, history and technology, expanding their understanding and curiosity.
- Expressive Arts and Design allow them to explore their creativity and expression through art, music and dramatic play, enriching their aesthetic and emotional perception.
These skills are vital for all-round development and will help them to meet the academic and personal challenges that lie ahead.
Tailored early years education programmes
At Lady Elizabeth School, our infant education programmes are prepared to adapt to the integral developmental needs of each child. From the earliest years we focus our curriculum on the development of skills related to communication in various languages, personal development and the promotion of social and emotional skills. This holistic process ensures a solid and balanced foundation, preparing children for future academic and social learning.
In addition, as children progress, we introduce activities geared towards specific areas such as languages, mathematics, world understanding and expressive arts. Each programme is designed to stimulate curiosity, critical thinking and creativity, fundamental to the development of advanced skills at later stages.
Workshops and extra-curricular activities
Lady Elizabeth School offers a wide variety of extra-curricular activities ranging from sports to arts and sciences, designed to complement academic training and encourage holistic learning.
Students have access to over 50 different clubs, including karate, swimming, biology, science, stock exchange and cookery. In addition, they can choose music classes with a variety of instruments.
For parents, there are programmes such as “Parents As Learners” and monthly talks to support their children’s development. Pupils also enjoy educational and cultural trips to national and international destinations, as well as inter-school sporting events and unique experiences such as the Mango Football Experience.
Why choose Lady Elizabeth School in Alicante?
The main reasons why our nursery school in Alicante has become a reference are the following.
Outstanding academic track record and recognition in the educational community
We are proud of our solid reputation in the educational community thanks to our outstanding and recognised academic track record. Our school is recognised for our rigorous curriculum and our holistic approach to education from the infant years onwards.
Language immersion
Language immersion is one of the cornerstones of Lady Elizabeth School. Our school offers programmes in several languages, allowing students not only to learn a second language in a practical, everyday context, but also to immerse themselves in diverse linguistic cultures.
Highly qualified teaching staff committed to educational excellence
The commitment to educational excellence at Lady Elizabeth School is underpinned by our highly qualified, mostly native-speaking teaching staff. Teachers are selected not only for their experience and academic background, but also for their passion for teaching and their ability to inspire students.
Admission and enrolment process
If you would like to find out about our admission and enrolment process for Early Years Foundation Stage, please contact our nursery school in Alicante and provide your children with the best education.
