Admission

Because of the demanding requirements for high school graduation, students interested in Shoreless Lake School are encouraged to join the school early, preferably in grammar school. Admission to SLS is based on the following criteria: (1) student's past academic record and performance, (2) appropriate letters of recommendation, (3) admission test to assess their abilities for the school, especially knowledge in areas such as English, Spanish and Mathematics; (4) an interview with the student by one of the members of the Committee of Admissions.

Candidates will be required to submit applications and appropriate documentation as designated by the school office. All documentation is to be submitted by August 15th. Late applications may be accepted under exceptional circumstances. Students who are admitted will be assigned a tutor, a faculty member who will advise the student about courses to be taken and any other aspect of school life.

Validation

When a Spanish student is admitted, an immediate request for the student’s previous school to transfer the Libro de Escolaridad will be made. Should you have any questions about validation of studies, you may contact our office.

Student Body

There are students in grades two through twelve representing many nationalities. The international nature of the student body allows students to experience the opportunity to learn from other races and cultures. There are currently both day and boarding students.

Student Services

Students of Shoreless Lake School are provided those services most conducive and necessary for a successful school experience and for gaining appropriate career opportunities and post secondary placements in colleges and universities.

The school provides Testing, Guidance and Counseling services, including:

• Courses in Spanish in SLS (Spain).
• Courses in English (USA).
• Guidance for admission to European universities.
• Guidance for admission to American universities.
• On-site administration of the PSAT test.
• On-site administration of Advanced Placement tests.
• On-site administration of SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject tests (formerly known as SAT I and SAT II) (Spanish Center).
• Guidance with outside administration of SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject tests (American Center).
• Career and College counseling.
• Information and assistance regarding scholarships contests and financial aid.

Audiovisual and print resources are housed at both the school in Totana and the Student Activity Center in Mazarrón. The print collection includes nearly 10,000 books, an excellent collection of historical, physical, and political maps, and an extensive slide collection. The school center has networked computers and DVD players in many of the classrooms as well as a computer science classroom dedicated exclusively to the teaching of technological skills. The school has permanent Internet access through a high-speed DSL connection. This access offers students the possibility of receiving classes via live videoconferencing with American teachers from the New Jersey branch.

The Student Activity Center has a remarkable array of the latest technology (networked computers, home cinema system) many DVDs, videos and an impressive collection of computer games and educational software. There is also permanent Internet access through a high-speed DSL connection which enables boarding students to e-mail parents and friends.