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	Primary Education. Key Stage 1 & 2 (Years 1-6). Spacious and well-equipped Classrooms hold a maximum of 25 pupils (26 in the case of a native speaker being present ). All primary Classrooms from Year 1 to Year 6 have a computer as well as a range of support materials. The objectives pursued are in accordance with the English National Curriculum in the fo1lowing subject areas: English language, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, ICT, Art, Music and Physical education.
Pupils also study Spanish language and Social sciences as set out by the Spanish Education authorities. From Year 1 pupils begin the study of Spanish and from Year 3 pupils will also study Valenciano. A variety of activities both in and outside the classroom are organised to enable effective learning to take place. Pupils will work individually; developing their ability to study independently, at other times they will work in groups, either mixed or according to ability, giving pupils every opportunity to reach their full potential whilst developing the social skills of the individual child. Pupils with special needs learning English or Spanish can have support working with a personal tutor who, working in small groups, will enable students to develop their abilities to the maximum. El Plantío International School follows the successful Numeracy and Literacy strategies pioneered in the UK. These programmes use a variety of techniques to enhance effective learning and have demonstrably raised the standards of English and maths of pupils at Key Stage 1 and 2.