At School . . .

During the week, the students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities outside the formal teaching situation. For Years 3 to 9 organised activities are offered, and these vary from all the normal sporting activities to keyboarding, art and drama clubs etc. In addition, Complementary Studies sessions are held covering current affairs, critical thinking and problem solving, general knowledge, debating, Spanish culture, ethics and morals, film and music appreciation. Sports matches are regularly organised with teams from other schools, and the College has an excellent record in these matches and tournaments.

Outside school hours, optional activities are offered such as karate, music - individual or group instrument lessons in woodwind, strings, guitar and piano - drama classes and examinations in Speech and Drama (LAMDA), soccer coaching with FIFA awards, in addition to the residential and daily trips to places and activities of interest.

The College offers two evenings of after school sports including swimming, cross country, football, volleyball, athletics, basketball and rounders.

And Beyond . . .

The College is in an excellent geographical position on the Costa del Sol. Situated mid-way between Gibraltar and Malaga, there is a choice of many exciting visits. Every February a week-long trip to the ski slopes of the Sierra Nevada is organised for the Primary students and a trip to Andorra or beyond for the Secondary school. Students in Years 7, 8 and 9 have the opportunity to participate in one-week residential trips during the Summer Term. Year 7 go to Toledo and Cuenca, Year 8 go to Coto Doñana and Year 9 go to Cazorla, whilst the older Primary children spend several days visiting Coto Doñana and also the farm school, “La Granja”, where they learn about life in rural Spain.

The historic towns of Ronda, Sevilla, Cordoba and Granada, rich and valuable sites of interest to geographers, historians and art lovers, are all within easy travelling distance. Regular educational trips are organised to support the school curriculum.

For Years 5 to 8, there are residential Geography and Biology field study courses at El Chorro, Almoraima, Alhambra and the Nerja caves. Numerous day visits are arranged to such places as Los Barrios power station, the Alcazaba in Malaga, quarries in Marbella and to Fuengirola to carry out pool and river studies. Visits are also organised to the business districts of Marbella and Fuengirola and to local factories and offices.

Communication skills are encouraged and honed throughout the school, with particular emphasis on dramatic involvement. Primary School and Secondary School Shows are a regular feature of campus life and the Sixth Form Christmas Revue is an entertainment highlight of the school year.

Duke of Edinburgh Award

The EIC is one of the very few schools in Spain licensed to operate this respected award scheme. Under its auspices, entrants are encouraged to undertake a service to the community, demonstrate a skill, take part in a physical activity and participate in an expedition. It is not about level of attainment, but about improvement and dedication. The entrants themselves get a great deal of fun out of the scheme in addition to a definite sense of achievement - an achievement that is recognised by employers and universities. Only three gold medals have been awarded in Spain - and all to EIC students.

LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art)

LAMDA is the largest Speech and Drama Examination Board in the UK and has a reputation of excellence - a fact recognised by colleges and universities throughout the UK. There are a series of examinations in speech, communication and performance, all accredited by the QCA, and the school has recently become one of the few recognised examination centres in Spain. These examinations are advantageous to students who wish to enter the theatrical profession and are complementary to studies in English, Theatre Studies and Drama, and related subjects at A level and university. The examinations are equally useful for developing skills in communication, which are needed in modern life, professionally, socially and in the business world.

Summer School

The College also organises Summer School Courses during the month of July, which are open not only to its own students, but to all interested families in surrounding communities.