news crop
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methodology for remote services
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We work to develop the student's critical and creative thinking, with the early stimulation program, our own project and materials, Graphomotor skills, Literacy, Mathematics and Music.
All of this is complemented by the use of ICT, values education and the promotion of experiential and interactive activities.
technology
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This stage is the starting point of the project
bilingual education with 70% of classes
taught in English. This language is learned from
natural way with the literacy methodology
used in the United Kingdom (“Phonics”, “Read&Write Inc.”)
which allows at five years
be able to read and write in English.
language and mathematics plan
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Our Early Childhood Education Project – English and Spanish – is based on the development of five active principles that make learning possible.
These principles are based on the brain's executive functions, which are "complex mental activities necessary to plan, organize, guide, review, regulate, and evaluate the behavior needed to adapt effectively to the environment and to achieve goals" (Bauermeister, 2008).
languages
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Through the FIP Program, we work on the development of fundamental principles. This ensures that these principles are activated and practiced from an early age, as they form the foundation upon which we build our character and lifelong skills.
The 4th “Lope de Vega” Pre-University Debate Tournament will be held on April 19th and 20th.
The 4th Lope de Vega Pre-University Debate Tournament will be held on April 19th and 20th, focusing on the question: “Should we shift towards a teaching model that reduces students' use of technology in the classroom?” Participants: students in the final years of secondary school and high school. The tournament is aimed at students.
Juan Fuster Zaragoza: A Pioneer in Promoting Sport in Benidorm
The city of Benidorm has been a hub of sporting activity thanks to the influence and initiatives of Juan Fuster Zaragoza, a prominent promoter of local sport during the 1950s and 1980s. His legacy continues to be a fundamental pillar in the city's sporting history. From his days as an active athlete, where
Lope de Vega International School inaugurates its Chess Club
Lope de Vega International School inaugurates its Chess Club, an initiative designed to enrich the educational experience of its students and promote the development of key cognitive skills. See this post on Instagram A post shared by Lope de Vega Int. School (@lopedevegainternationalschool) Daily games and tournaments This project offers students
The Lope de Vega International School participates in the VII Regional Session of the European Model Parliament
Lope de Vega International School participated in the 7th Regional Session of the European Model Parliament. Four high school students from the school, led by teacher Juanjo Romero, took part in this latest edition of the Regional Session. It was held from January 13th to 15th at the City Hall.
Marina Díaz-Caneja dazzles at FANTAELX with her presentation on Science and Dinosaurs
Marina Díaz-Caneja dazzles at FANTAELX with her presentation on Science and Dinosaurs. The Arts professor was a prominent figure at the Elche International Fantastic Film Festival – FANTAELX, held on Friday, November 24, 2023, at the International Congress on Fantastic Genre, Audiovisuals, and New Technologies. Science and Dinosaurs: A Proposal
The Lope de Vega school kicks off the patron saint festivities of Benidorm
Lope de Vega School kicks off Benidorm's patron saint festivities with the Dawn Procession and a firework display. The school also houses the Virgin of Suffrage, patron saint of the municipality, in its chapel. See this post on Instagram A post shared by Lope de Vega Int. School (@lopedevegainternationalschool) See this post on Instagram
This is how Halloween is celebrated at an international school and UNESCO School
This is how we celebrate Halloween at an international and UNESCO school! As a private school with over 32 nationalities, we choose to celebrate some dates linked to the traditions of our town, Benidorm, and others considered part of our intangible cultural heritage internationally. Last year, Halloween was celebrated in the Early Years stage, and this year it expanded to...
The Lope de Vega participates in the UNESMUN meeting
Lope de Vega International School participated last April in the UNESMUN Model United Nations conference. This participation was made possible by the school's membership in the UNESCO Associated Schools network. The conference was held at the Virgen del Rocío School on April 21, 22, and 23.
Manuela Magán, one of the Best Short Stories for Young People in Alicante
The story by Manuela Magán, a student at Lope de Vega International School, has been selected as a finalist in the 2023 Alicante Best Short Story Competition for Young People. The Alicante Provincial Association of Booksellers and Stationers organizes this competition, whose awards ceremony was held on May 13th at the Auditorium.
Harry Potter stars in LDV Literary Week
Harry Potter was the star of LDV Literary Week. This year, Lope de Vega International School celebrated its traditional Literary Week from April 24th to 28th, coinciding with World Book Day (April 23rd). The school's Language Department, in collaboration with other departments,
Arenas Atlántico School of the Canary Islands wins the III Lope de Vega Debate Tournament
The team from Arenas Atlántico School in the Canary Islands emerged victorious in the third edition of the Lope de Vega Academic Debate Tournament. A closely contested final was held this Saturday, in which the Canary Islands team faced off against the San Agustín School team from Alicante, who ultimately finished in second place. The III Debate Tournament
Collective graffiti workshop at the Lope de Vega
A collaborative graffiti workshop was one of the projects undertaken by 4th and 6th grade students at Lope de Vega International School during their Arts class in February. The students used the "nozzle corner" (a designated area for creating and using spray paint nozzles) to prepare for this urban art workshop.
The Lope de Vega Theatre remembers its founders on its 67th anniversary
Lope de Vega International School commemorates its founders, Don Juan Fuster and Doña Carmen Pérez González, on its 67th anniversary. The celebration took place last Wednesday, March 8th, the school's founding day. A program of activities was organized to allow students to participate in activities, socialize, and learn about the school's history.
Color and circus at the Lope de Vega carnival
Color and the circus were the stars of the Lope de Vega International School's carnival in 2023. The chosen theme fostered body awareness, expression, and communication through circus arts, as well as sociability and creativity. https://youtu.be/XHmRmr_Y3Qc Early Childhood Stage
25N, the Lope de Vega against gender violence
On November 25th, the Lope de Vega International School developed several initiatives to raise awareness for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The most noteworthy initiative of the day was that of the Lope de Vega Dance School.
Marina Díaz, a teacher at Lope de Vega, at the Elche International Fantastic Film Festival
Marina Díaz, an Arts teacher at Lope de Vega International School, gave a presentation at the Elche International Fantastic Film Festival in November. The presentation took place within the International Congress on Fantastic Genre, Audiovisuals, and New Technologies, a scientific and academic outreach activity that is part of the Festival.
Halloween at Lope de Vega International School
This year, Lope de Vega International School organized a major event for Halloween. For the first time, the holiday wasn't just celebrated in the Early Years stage, but also throughout the entire Primary stage. As a UNESCO School, the school strives to...
Professor Óscar Cortina presents his second novel
"The Enigma of the Mediterranean" is a young adult novel set in the city of Benidorm. Óscar Cortina, a teacher at the Lope de Vega International School, has just published his second novel, "The Enigma of the Mediterranean," which was presented yesterday in the school's auditorium. Cortina was accompanied by a
The school commemorates its founders on its 60th anniversary through internationalism and music.
The school has been recognized with an EU quality label for its Erasmus+ international programs. Students and teachers have formed a musical group in a unique performance. The school has celebrated Founders' Day at the Lope de Vega International School, a day in which students and
The Lope de Vega school won the prize for participation in the Barqueta Drawing Competition
Following one of the defining principles of our school, namely its close relationship with the community, the school has participated, as usual, in the Drawing and Painting Competition organized by the La Barqueta Cultural and Recreational Association. In addition to the usual prizes for each category, this year there was also a...
The College attended the ceremony for the handover of the Pere Maria Orts Legacy to the city of Benidorm
Our Director and Owner, along with Professor Rafael Alemany and the Director of the Pere Maria Orts High School, Antonio García, attended this morning's reception and exhibition of the legacy of the illustrious academic and intellectual Pere Maria Orts in the Benidorm City Hall's Plenary Hall.
The School Choir will participate in the Saint Cecilia Concert of the Societat Musical La Nova
Next Saturday, December 6th, at 7:00 PM, the Societat Musical La Nova de Benidorm will hold its concert in honor of Saint Cecilia, patron saint of all musicians. This year, our school choir will join them, performing alongside two other school choirs from Benidorm.
Extraordinary awards for academic achievement
Students Eva P., Paula I. and Yiyi W., who are currently in 1st year of Secondary Education (ESO), and Natalie Z., a 1st year Baccalaureate student, have obtained the academic award granted by the Ministry of Education, according to Order 58/2010, of June 2, which regulates the call for applications for Extraordinary Awards for Academic Performance in Secondary Education.
A Casablanca-style ending
The AR students have performed and directed the ending of Casablanca, a classic film, which they interpreted masterfully. This concludes a course full of activities and hands-on experiences where they have demonstrated their great creative talents. http://vimeo.com/68520894
Literary awards and academic recognition
This May has been a very successful month for several students at CI Lope de Vega. For the second year in a row, Víctor Gas (1st year of Baccalaureate A) has won the regional prize for the 2013 Sambori Narrative Prize with his story "Camèlies ofegades." Thanks to this work, he has advanced to the regional final. Last Friday, the 24th
Alberto Coto, Guinness World Record holder for mental calculation at Lope
The world champion of mental calculation, Alberto Coto García from Asturias, delighted the students present at the CI Lope de Vega auditorium on Tuesday the 30th. He performed a series of mental calculations, "guessing" the students' birthdates and day of the week based on the calculations he had previously performed.
Lopatkina, a life dedicated to dance
Profile of one of the greatest dancers in history. What some may consider mere entertainment, for others is their entire life. Throughout dance history, there have been great male and female dancers whose names have left an indelible mark on the history of ballet. This report
Óscar Cortina publishes the novel Black Bishop
Óscar Cortina, a Spanish teacher at Lope de Vega High School, has just published his first book, *Alfil Negro* (Black Bishop). It's a crime novel set in contemporary Madrid. The physical book, printed on paper with a classic binding, costs 18 euros and can be purchased online.
The voices of the desert
It's one of the most interesting books I've ever read. The story it tells can teach you many useful lessons for real life. It's a highly recommended book because it talks about the importance of not complaining about what you don't have, since there are always people in worse situations. It will also make you see the
David, a great chess champion
At just 15 years old, David Gutiérrez has participated in local and international tournaments in his favorite sport: chess. David, a student at our school in 10th grade (4th year of ESO), was only 9 years old, passionate about chess, and encouraged by his father, participated in a chess trial tournament to see
Russia, Norway and Spain hold their first experiential meetings
Currently, the communities that coexist at the Lope de Vega International School are very diverse. At our school, we are increasingly experiencing our own international reality. It's almost becoming a habit, and in recent months, several communities from very different backgrounds and with very different customs have strengthened their ties, motivated by what truly unites us.
Winners of Phase 1 “The 12 Trials”
Observant, perceptive, with a good memory, logical, persevering, and a team player, these are some of the characteristics that define the profile of these great detectives who have already completed the first phase of the third edition of the 12 tests organized by the Language Department. The tests, designed by the puzzle expert and professor of the subject of...
Give a book as a gift!
CHRONICLES OF THE TOWER: The Coming-of-Age Saga Hello! I'm making my debut today in the new Literature section of the Donlope Literature Blog. My intention is to encourage reading among elementary, middle, and high school students, so I hope you'll become as passionate about reading as I am! In my first recommendation, I'd like to
Some very artistic paintings
Primary and secondary school students at AR, along with their teacher Óscar Cortina, have completed a project in which they recreated famous paintings using photographs they took themselves. Works such as Las Meninas, The Last Supper, and the Mona Lisa appear with a very special touch. All of this work has been...
The magazine INFOMEDULA publishes a project by our 1st year Baccalaureate Technical Drawing students
The magazine INFOMEDULA, published by the National Paraplegic Hospital Foundation for Research and Integration (FUHNPAIIN), has just published the scientific, technological, and health-related work developed by first-year high school students in the Technical Drawing course at the Lope de Vega International School. Below, we publish the full page of said article, which
Lope sponsors Igor Yebra's summer course
Igor Yebra (Bilbao, 1974) is one of Spain's great dancers, enjoying a busy schedule that has taken him from one theater to another for years without respite, but with great success. He has also been the principal dancer of the Bordeaux National Opera since 2006. The Teulada-Moraira Auditorium is already a
We celebrate International Book Day 2012
It was on April 23, 1616, that chance, immortality, or the inscrutable designs of fate forever united the lives, and above all the deaths, of the two great geniuses of world literature. One of them was William Shakespeare, of English origin, and the other, the brilliant Miguel de Cervantes.
Good experience with the Netherlands
The arrival of the Dutch students brought both excitement and a sense of anticipation to the Spanish students participating in the exchange. The main draw for both Dutch and Spanish families was the opportunity it would give their children to practice and improve their English, and to meet new people from different cultures.
The Italian students return home “delighted”
During the last week of October, a group of 77 students from the Anne Frank School in Meda (northern Italy) shared their experiences with us at the Lope de Vega International School. The students, accompanied by eight teachers, lived in the residence, participated in numerous cultural activities, and took Spanish classes.
Winner of all 12 races
After two months of riddles and mysteries, a winner has been crowned for the 12 Challenges. Pepe García Fuster, from 2nd year ESO (secondary school), was the ultimate victor of the first edition. This game began on April 18th, shortly before the Easter holidays, and ran until mid-June.
