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LES students learn to speak several languages from Early Years to Sixth Form, with English as the primary language.Our bilingual school in Spain supports over 60 nationalities and ensures that students achieve proficiency in English, fluency in Spanish and knowledge of French or German in Secondary, with opportunities to study mother tongues and other languages such as Russian or Dutch. Ongoing language exposure equips students to interact in different cultures and contexts, fostering global citizenship.
Explore our language programmes from Early Years to Sixth Form, from their first expressions to their greatest achievements.
Early Years
English: English is the official language of the school and students are fully immersed in it, with native-speaking teachers leading them through a total immersion experience.
Spanish: Spanish is introduced at this stage and integrated in a playful and interactive way to engage young learners.
Primary School
English continues to be the primary language of instruction, with a range of proficiency levels (from mother tongue to EAL - English as an Additional Language).
Spanish: Spanish is a core subject and is fully integrated into the curriculum alongside language and social studies.
Extracurricular Languages: Dutch and Chinese are offered as Plus Clubs, giving students the opportunity to explore additional languages outside the regular curriculum.
Secondary School
English: English remains the main language of instruction, with continued support for students at various levels of proficiency.
Spanish: Spanish is taught in Year 11 and students take their GCSE examinations in Spanish as a Foreign Language. Spanish remains an option in Year 12 (A Level).
German/French: From Year 7, students choose between German or French, both of which are compulsory until Year 9. From Year 10 onwards, these languages become optional and may be studied up to Year 13.
Extracurricular Languages: Dutch and Chinese are still available as Plus Clubs for further exploration.
Sixth Form
English: English remains central to advanced study, preparing students for university and future professional communication.
Spanish: Spanish is offered at A Level, allowing students to further specialise in the language.
German/French: Both languages are offered at A Level, giving students the opportunity to continue their language study at a higher level.
Additional language opportunities
Mother tongue support: LES offers native students support in preparing for GCSE and A Level examinations in their mother tongue, with the possibility of organising additional tuition outside the official curriculum.
Official Language Certificates: Students can prepare for and obtain official certificates in the languages offered at the school, including those awarded by the University of Cambridge, Pearson and the Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia.
Official Language Examination Centre: LES is an official centre for external examinations such as Cambridge and Pearson, offering students the opportunity to gain GCSE and A Level qualifications in languages such as Russian, Polish, Chinese and others.
Double Baccalaureate: From the 2nd ESO, students can opt for the Dual Baccalaureate programme, in partnership with Académica, which allows them to study six subjects from the American curriculum virtually to gain a dual diploma, facilitating access to universities worldwide.
Special language programmes
English and Spanish as Additional Language programmes (EAL): These are offered from Year 3 for students who need extra language support.
Plus Clubs: Dutch and Chinese are available as Plus Clubs for primary age students, providing additional opportunities to explore other languages outside the regular curriculum.
Saturday Schools: Enhance your English and Russian skills at Saturday schools through engaging activities that boost confidence and improve speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Students immerse themselves in diverse language experiences, developing their skills, resilience, cognitive abilities, social connections and cultural understanding.
Students benefit from personalised language learning, starting with an Oxford Placement Test. They aim for B2 in Secondary and B1 in Primary, earning international certificates. English and Spanish are available from Year 3.They receive strong preparation and official certificates from Cambridge, Pearsons, and UNED.As an official exam venue, LES enables students to gain GCSE and A Level qualifications in multiple languages.
As part of the International Schools Partnership, Lady Elizabeth School provides students with opportunities for multicultural exchange and living abroad. These programmes include cultural exchanges, debates and creative projects, helping students to develop language skills and make lasting friendships in a safe environment.
Our native teachers use innovative language development methods that go beyond traditional learning. They incorporate interactive and practical techniques to promote real fluency. Our dynamic and stimulating learning environment helps each student to thrive and reach their full linguistic potential.
English and Spanish classes are available for parents to help foster a multilingual community within the school.
LES exposed me to an international environment, helping me fulfill my potential: pursuing a Masters.
Artem Promoción de 2018, LES Alumni
I had a great time at LES, I did my GCSEs there and learnt a lot. The most important factor at LES, for me, was getting exposure to an international environment. Coming from outside the EU, it was quite a different culture but it was easy to adapt to and was an amazing first step in my education. I believe LES allowed me to find my potential and go on to study a Masters in Science at University of Amsterdam.
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