The O'Brien International School & College.

04/12/2024

🔊Registration for 2025-26 is now open.

If you are interested in admissions for the next academic school year, we have limited space available in certain class groups, and encourage you to contact Admissions at [email protected].

Secure your place in advance – By enrolling early, you ensure your child’s spot in the 2025/26 cohort.

26/11/2024

Good afternoon parents, as you may have noticed we have several new students who joined our school in the last couple of weeks. We literally have only 4 student places remaining, 1 in primary and the remaining 3 in secondary. Due to the ongoing and exceptionally high demand, we have begun to register students for 2025-26 and we are also generating a waiting list for certain class groups. We have had several pre-registration fees paid in advance from new families for the next year, and we continue to have requests for places for 2025-26.
I would like to thank the team of teachers and all those concerned with running the school for their efforts in promoting The O’Brien International School. It is your qualities as professionals that I believe has helped our school achieve the status we possess. The O’Brien International School was established to provide a friendly, and safe environment within which students can enjoy their educational experience and receive first class tuition. Our teaching staff offer a more personal instruction, and, in this way, students can obtain the best results. Thank you one and all, for your loyalty and dedication to the school and to the students.

19/11/2024

Meet the team 👨‍🏫

Stefano Perossa (From April 2024 to date).

MA degree in History, MA degree in Foreign Languages and Literature.

Hello! As my name suggests, I am Italian, but I have lived and studied for many years of my life in London where I completed the MA in Medieval and Renaissance studies in the history and Italian departments at UCL (University College London). This is actually my second degree, as I received my first degree in foreign languages and literatures from the University of Trieste (Italy).

I have been working at The O’Brien International School since April 2024. My main subject areas include: Key Stage 1-2-3 History, Geography, Religious Studies, Drama and PSHE Education. External GCSE Examiner in Italian.

My mission as a teacher is to inspire children to understand the importance and joy of learning. I believe that education is not just about imparting knowledge but about igniting curiosity and fostering a lifelong love of discovery.

09/10/2024

Some of our students who graduated form university.

Linzi Grace Ray 2024.Great news about one of our ex-students: Linzi is now a First-Class Honours degree graduate. This remarkable achievement comes after the hard work she put in during her time at what was then the Language Centre at the old premises. She is a prime example of a student who barely missed school, met deadlines and, even when stranded in the UK, joined in lessons via the internet.
Dale Horsfall Film and TV production. I’d always loved creating and making things for my family to watch and read to make them smile and laugh. When it came time to think about what I wanted to do with my life I couldn’t think of a better path. I found a university course that best suited me, giving me access to industry standard equipment and software and more importantly people that have been doing it for a very long time. My teachers at The O'Brien International School and College helped me so much towards achieving the grades I needed to get in to university and then I worked hard, through one of the toughest times in our recent history and still managed to get a 2:1. From Sheffield Hallam.
Adelina Novoa Ba Honours Social Science. Hi John, I just graduated 2024 from my Social Science course. My grades were 70per cent + whilst working 2 jobs and volunteering at a cancer support center every week.
Laura Lydon, Education Studies BA (Hons). Hi John! Thanks for reaching out, I hope you’re well! Sorry for the late reply, life is hectic at the mo! After getting my A levels at your academy I took a gap year before Uni and went travelling around South East Asia and Australia, then I came back to the UK for uni. I graduated with a 2:1 in education studies and I now work in a primary school in the pastoral and inclusion team. I absolutely love it! I met my partner at uni and we had our little girl (who is 5 now!) and settled in Lancaster. I’m on the board of governors at her school and my grandad said when I became a governor it’s because you taught me how to argue my point all those years ago! Doesn’t that make me feel old! I hope you, Suzi and Victoria are well! All the best x

04/10/2024

🏫 Our A Level students enjoying their new outdoors designated area.

02/10/2024

Don't forget the Bonos are available today. 100€ per adult free.

📢📢 CAMPAÑA BONO CONSUMO SAN MIGUEL DE SALINAS 2024

✅ Te dejamos aquí el listado actualizado de los comercios y establecimientos de que participan en la campaña BONO CONSUMO. Ya son 20 los establecimientos adheridos.

* Supermercado Carnicería "Ca la Isabel"
* Pestworld Market S.L.
* Electrodomésticos Romero
* Eurosalinas Supermercado
* Ferretería Los Alcores
* Joyería Marta
* Librería Papelería Fina Albaladejo
* Spar San Miguel "El Amable"
* Supermercado carnicería "El Taraca"
* The O'Brien International School and College
* Uper Spar "La Enriqueta"
* El Sotanillo.
* Dream Home
* Isana-T
* Óptica San Miguel
* Maribel Pomares Estética
* Farmacia Ortopedia la Fuente
* Farmacia María Josefa Martín.
* Ferretería Sanchiz.
* Caroline Llum (centro de yoga)

👉Recuerda que todavía siguen adhiriéndose a la campaña y que tu mismo los puedes animar a adherirse.

❓ En este link https://sanmiguel.bonodescuento.com/establecimientos?sea=&o=2&p=1&s=0 podrás ver todos los comercios adheridos a la campaña y toda la información relacionada.


San Miguel de Salina

26/09/2024

16/09/2024

The team 👨‍🏫👩‍🏫

Last Friday the team went out for dinner to celebrate the start of a new course.

We missed two of our teachers who unfortunately could not make it to the dinner.

28/08/2024

📢📢 CAMPAÑA BONO CONSUMO SAN MIGUEL DE SALINAS 2024

✅ ¿Tienes un comercio o establecimiento en ? Pues ya puedes adherirte para participar en la campaña del BONO CONSUMO que pondremos en marcha el próximo lunes 2 de Septiembre.

❓ ¿Cómo funciona? Entra en este link https://sanmiguel.bonodescuento.com/ donde podrás adherirte a la campaña. Si tienes cualquier duda sobre como hacerlo, no dudes en contactar al teléfono 687 92 06 57.

😎 Si eres consumidor, en esta misma página podrás ver que comercios participan en la campaña cuando se hayan adherido. Si no encuentras el que esperabas, avisa a tu comercio que está a tiempo de adherirse a la campaña. El plazo de adhesión de los comercios finaliza a la fecha de cierre del proyecto, por lo que puedes adherirte a la campaña en cualquier momento hasta el 31 de octubre.

ℹ️ También será aquí mismo donde podrás descargar los bonos a partir del día miércoles 4 de Septiembre.

✅ En las siguientes publicaciones, iremos lanzando información a los consumidores para que puedan beneficiarse de esta campaña.

📢 Do you have a business in San Miguel de Salinas? Well, you can now participate in the The campaign “Bono Consumo” in support of local business. The Campaign launches next Monday, September 2

❓ As a business how can you participate and avail itself of the financial incentive? Click on the link https://sanmiguel.bonodescuento.com/ where you can register and join the campaign. If you have any questions about how to do it, do not hesitate to call 687 92 06 57.

😎 If you are a consumer, click on the link https://sanmiguel.bonodescuento.com/ here you will be able to see which businesses are participating in the campaign. If you don't find a local business that you wish to support, contact the business, and ask them to join the campaign. The business membership registration period ends on the 31th of October.

ℹ️ The vouchers will be available to download from the same link from Wednesday Septembre 4th.


San Miguel de Salinas

22/08/2024

The GCSE national figure for levels 4 to 9 is 67.6%. Ours is 88%.

After last week's superb A Level results, our GCSE students achieved equally impressive results: 88% at level 4 to 9. Yes, 9! And 62% at levels 6 to 9. Again, this is testament to the hard work put in by both students and staff, support at home and, it needs to be stressed, nearly full attendance for those who achieved the higher grades.

What now? Well, students will add this year's successes to last year's and consider A Levels. The bar is set high, the school's physical environment is improving beyond measure and our curriculum is expanding to meet the needs of today's students.

Again, congratulations to all.

15/08/2024

Results are out, fantastic, fantastic, fantastic.
87%, eighty-seven percent, ochenta y siete por ciento: whichever way you write it, this is a superb A and AS Level pass rate. This is testament to the hard work of our students and staff, the support given at home and the impressive attendance of so many of our students. This latter fact reflects the long-held knowledge that attendance has an extremely important influence on outcomes.
It is also worth remembering that we have an inclusive policy and that we take all levels, nationalities and abilities, making the results even more impressive.

So, it is celebration time for the majority, and for those about to return, they will be impressed with the additions and improvements being made to the already-superb classrooms.

Well done to all!
On a personal level I would like to offer our teachers and students a heartfelt congratulations on the excellent results achieved in the A Level exams. Congratulations pupils on your fantastic achievement! Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off. We are delighted with the pass rate of 87% overall. Of the 31 exams taken 60% achieved a grade C to A*, fantastic!
The hard work of our students and teachers, their dedication, and unwavering passion have finally been recognized, and it brings me immense joy to congratulate you on these well-deserved grades. May this be just the beginning of a journey filled with more success and accomplishments!

21/06/2024

Congratulations to our student Matvei Novikov on winning the second prize 🏆 last night at the III equality contest organised by the Asociación de Vecinos in collaboration with the Town Hall of San Miguel de Salinas.

14/06/2024

📸Exposición del I Concurso de eslóganes por la Igualdad 🚺🟰🚹

👉San Miguel de Salinas se suma a la lucha por la igualdad de género con su primer Concurso de Eslóganes por la Igualdad. Una iniciativa conjunta de diversos colectivos e instituciones locales, que abarca desde la comunidad educativa hasta el sector comercial, con el objetivo de promover el uso del lenguaje inclusivo y superar los estereotipos masculinos y femeninos.

🖼️Los participantes tenían que crear una fotografía horizontal acompañada de un lema que promoviera la igualdad de género.

👉El jurado seleccionó los eslóganes y las mejores creaciones destacando la creatividad para el eslogan como la belleza artística de la composición, los cuales serán expuestos en el Hall del Ayuntamiento.

🗳️La votación será mixta. El público asistente podrá dar su valoración y votar por el eslogan que prefieran.

🎖️Premio👉 tres vales de 50 euros para gastar en comercios locales.

🖼️La INAUGURACIÓN de la exposición tendrá lugar:

📅El próximo jueves 20 de junio
🕖A las 19:00h
📌Hall del Ayuntamiento

Ampa Ies Los Alcores Ies Los Alcores Comunicación


VIVAS nos Queremos VEGA BAJA Vivas nos queremos San Miguel de Salinas Ampa Gloria Fuertes CEIP Gloria Fuertes de San Miguel de Salinas

06/06/2024

Meet the team 👨‍🏫

Declan Wynne BEng (Hons), PGCE, MA.

I am a career changer, originally a mechanical engineer, who made the transition into teaching in 2014. I worked in Ireland as an engineer for over 30 years across a variety of manufacturing industries such as agricultural, pharmaceutical, medical device, and semi-conductor. After moving to the UK in 2010, I wanted to do something different, and having always wanted to teach, I completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Education with Qualified Teacher Status with Edge Hill University in Liverpool.

I believe passionately in lifelong learning and with this in mind, I further enhanced my qualifications by completing a Masters degree in the teaching and learning of primary mathematics. Previously, I have taught mathematics at secondary level and all subjects at Primary level in Key Stage 1 and 2. I have also held the positions of Subject Leader in Mathematics, PE and Computing and have been an external examiner for KS2 mathematics with Pearsons and Capita on behalf of the DfE. In addition, I have privately tutored mathematics at GCSE and A Level.

I am delighted to be part of the team here at The O’Brien International School, whose mission and values of creating a stimulating and inclusive learning environment where every student is valued, align perfectly with my own personal and professional goals.

01/06/2024

Graduation 2024 👩‍🎓

Last night we celebrated our graduation.
It was a night full of magic, laughter, and beautiful moments.

We would like to congratulate Enya Warren our A Lecel Scholarship student for 2024-2025.

24/05/2024

After our recent successful inspections and accreditation to the British Council, The O'Brien International School and College in San Miguel de Salinas is in ever greater demand. Our highly qualified and experienced staff welcome any visit to observe the quality of education and pastoral care delivered here in our school.
Our recent student recruitment campaign has produced exceptionally high demand and has resulted in a scarcity of remaining places. We would like to advise those parents who may have visited in recent weeks that we are now reaching full capacity.
For those who may wish to register for the next academic year it is really important that you make contact as soon as possible, and complete the registration process so as to avoid disappointment.
Our contact details and further information about our school is available on our website.
Mobile number 615466398. Landline 965076678

Our school was originally established and licensed to trade as an examination and language centre in June 2013. We are located in the small town of San Miguel de Salinas, which is within 10 minutes of the bustling city of Torrevieja. The O’Brien International School was established to provide an e...

22/05/2024

Meet the team 👩‍🏫.

Gwen Hall (from 2023 to date).

BA (Hons) Business Studies.

I started a career in banking with the Woolwich Building Society. After 20 years in management there I decided to run my own mortgage business after graduating in Business at the ripe old age of 40.
I accidentally fell into teaching 7 years later after being asked to teach Personal Finance in a local school. One day in the classroom and I was hooked - teaching was definitely for me!
I completed the Graduate Teacher Programme to obtain Qualified Teacher Status in 2011.
Five years later I decided to take a Teacher of Business job in Valencia for a year - I'm still in Spain! I've taught Business, Travel and Tourism and General Studies as well as being an examiner for Edexcel at iGCSE and A Level.
I am an enthusiastic teacher and hope to bring a joy of learning to all I teach at The O'Brien International School.

18/05/2024

🔈TOIS Scholarship information

☘️The O’Brien International School offers an annual scholarship of one free place to a student who wishes to take A Levels starting in September.

🟢Who can apply?
Students from any other bilingual international school. Students who attend an institute and have finished with an ESO certificate within the Spanish system.
This opportunity is open to all students in the catchment area, not just our school.

🟢 Those wishing to participate in this promotion will take 4 GCSE exams at our School during the half term in May, on Monday 27th and Wednesday 29th. Subjects to be assessed are, Maths (H) and English, then Spanish and Business.
The exams will be based on past papers from the Pearson GCSE examinations. A minimum of grade 6 will be necessary in all four subjects assessed.
The candidate with the highest combined grades above the threshold will be declared the winner. In the event of a tie, we will take exact marks and total them to create a final score to determine the winning candidate.

🟢 All applicants should write an email of introduction, addressed to the secretary.

🟢 For all those who partake of this offer, from our school or any other school, and who do not attain the threshold we will offer a 150-euro reduction from the A Level registration fee for 2024-25.

🟢 If a candidate should score a 9 in Maths, English, or Business we will offer that subject as a free A Level as part of a package of 4 A Levels over two years.

🟢 The winning candidate will be given free tuition for the duration of the course.

📩Please contact the office to register your interest, [email protected]