AIS International School vs Magno International School

	A AIS International School Alicante, Spain	M Magno International School Alicante, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €6,600 - 7,350	Fees / year €4,950 - 7,738
Age range	Age range 6 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 270	Pupils 300
Typical class size	Typical class size 16	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 2012	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location AIS Altea International School is located at Camí de l'Ermita 12, Alfaz del Pi 03580, and Cautivador 18, La Nucía 03530, Alicante, Spain. It sits in the inland Costa Blanca area near Altea and Jávea, accessible by road. A bus service serves the school from Jávea, Calpe and Alicante, with stops in Villajoyosa, Cala Finestrat, Finestrat, Alfaz del Pi, Albir, Benissa, Altea, Mascarat, Villa Gadea and Teulada, subject to demand.	Location Monforte del Cid, Alicante province, Spain. Address: Avenida de Levante nº 10-12, Urb. Alenda Golf, 03670. The campus sits on more than 33,000 m2 of green space and is near the cities of Alicante, Elche, Elda and Petrel.
Stages	Stages Primary and Secondary levels for ages 6 to 18.	Stages Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form. It is now a Cambridge International Education school in Early Years and Primary.
School type	School type Private British school with Steiner-Waldorf inspired educational model.	School type International school; Cambridge International Education in Early Years and Primary; part of the Orbital Education group.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Special and Additional Learning Needs Policy.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation British	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Opening hours Monday to Friday 08:30–17:00.
Bus service details	Bus service details There are three buses that serve the school. They come from/go to Jávea, Calpe and Alicante. Stops include Villajoyosa, Cala Finestrat, Finestrat, Alfaz del Pi, Albir, Benissa, Altea, Mascarat, Villa Gadea and Teulada; subject to demand.	Bus service details There is a school bus service with monitors supervising younger children. A designated bus stop is within school grounds but away from the core building; children are supervised when boarding and disembarking. The service costs €185 per month and routes are subject to place availability and changes in oil prices; cancellations incur a one-month charge for contracted services not used.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration and Entry Fees - Annual registration fee (new and returning): EUR 525 (Primary, due by 5 March for 2026/27 places). - Annual registration fee (Secondary / A‑level): EUR 609 (where stated for Secondary and A‑Level). - One‑time administration fee at enrolment: EUR 100. - Refundable enrolment deposit for new students (when not exempted by pre‑payment): Primary: EUR 1,320; Secondary: EUR 1,470 (deposit amount applied at enrolment; deposit is refundable after withdrawal subject to deductions). Primary tuition (Class 1–5 / Year 2–6) - Standard monthly plan (Direct Debit SEPA only): EUR 660 per month, paid over 10 months (September–June) = EUR 6,600 per academic year. - Annual single‑payment option (early payment discount): example shown — EUR 6,270 (5% discount when paid by the specified early deadline). Alternative single‑payment deadlines and discounts are offered (different deadlines yield different percentage discounts). - Registration and extra enrolment charges: Annual registration EUR 525 (due by the school deadline) plus for new students the refundable deposit EUR 1,320 and the one‑time administration fee EUR 100 when applicable. - Summer school: one week of Summer School is included in the annual school fees for registered Primary families; additional weeks of Summer School are charged (standard published Summer School fee: EUR 135 per week). Secondary tuition (Class 6–10 / Year 7–11) - Annual tuition (standard): EUR 7,350 per year, payable in 10 monthly instalments from September to June (Direct Debit). - Annual registration fee: EUR 609. One‑time enrolment deposit: EUR 1,470 for new students (deposit refunded on withdrawal after deductions). One‑time administration fee: EUR 100. - Summer school: one week included in the annual fee for registered families. A‑Level tuition (Class 11–12 / Year 12–13) - Tuition is charged per subject: EUR 3,087 per subject per year. - Payment schedule for A‑Level tuition per subject: payable in 3 trimester instalments (due September, January and April). - Concessions shown: 10% reduction for the 2nd subject, 20% reduction for the 3rd subject. Annual registration fee for A‑Level: EUR 609. One‑time administration fee: EUR 100. Billing schedule and payment terms (general rules applied across programmes) - Monthly plan: 10 instalments, September through June; monthly instalments are taken by Direct Debit (SEPA) on the 1st of each month. Parents who do not use Direct Debit are required to pay at least a whole term in advance. - Trimester payments: accepted by bank transfer where offered; trimester due dates are the start of each term (example deadlines noted: 1 September, 1 January, 1 April). - Annual single payment: a single annual payment option is available with an early‑payment discount (example: 5% discount when paid by the school's stated early deadline). Families paying the whole year in advance may be exempt from the deposit requirement for new entrants. Other costs and what is not included in tuition - Not included in tuition: reading books, workbooks and specialised materials for maths and art (compass, ruler, calculator, specialised art supplies) — these are charged separately. - Lunch service: a hot vegetarian lunch service is available; lunch registration and charges are handled through the school's chosen lunch provider. - Bus / transport: bus fees are charged separately and calculated by distance from the school; routes are operated subject to demand and paid in addition to tuition. - Extra‑curricular activities and selected packages (sports, music, arts, clubs) are additional and may be offered as discounted yearly packages if chosen. - Summer School (additional weeks beyond the included week): standard published rate EUR 135 per week (sibling discounts may apply). Refunds and deposit handling - Enrolment deposit: the deposit taken at enrolment is refundable on request after the student's withdrawal from the school; any outstanding fees or other payments owing to the school are deducted from the deposit before refund. - Deposit exemption: families who pay the whole year in advance (within the school's stated early‑payment window) are typically exempt from paying the deposit at enrolment. - Fees and withdrawal: the school's Fee Agreement contains the full withdrawal and refund schedule and the application of any discounts; the deposit refund procedure and deductions are administered in accordance with that agreement. Boarding - Boarding is not provided; the school operates as a day school with optional bus transport and on‑site lunch. Accepted payment methods and practical payment notes - Direct Debit (SEPA) is the required method for the monthly 10‑month plan. Trimester and single annual payments are accepted by bank transfer to the school account. For parents who decline Direct Debit, a whole term in advance payment is required. Specific bank account details and exact payment instructions are supplied in the school's Fee Agreement and payment forms. Notes on discounts and sibling concessions - Early‑payment discounts are applied for single annual payments (examples: 5% and other tiered discounts depending on payment date). Sibling discounts apply as stated in the school's Terms & Conditions and Fee Agreement; parents are required to follow the school's deadlines to secure discount rates.	Fee details Application and enrolment fees - Enrolment fee (new students only): EUR 650 (one-off payment for the student's time at the school). - Annual place reservation fee (all students): EUR 360 — this fee is charged annually and is non-refundable; it covers cultural excursions and school insurance. Tuition fees by year group (monthly, standard annual and early-payment annual) Note: Monthly fees are shown below. The school's published annual early-payment figure is the 10-month total with a 2% discount applied. Standard annual tuition (for comparison) equals the monthly fee multiplied by 10 (the school's published payment basis). - 1º Infantil (ages 3–4): Monthly EUR 495 — Standard annual (10 months) EUR 4,950 — Early-payment (10 months, 2% discount) EUR 4,851. - 2º Infantil (ages 4–5): Monthly EUR 495 — Standard annual EUR 4,950 — Early-payment EUR 4,851. - 3º Infantil (ages 5–6): Monthly EUR 495 — Standard annual EUR 4,950 — Early-payment EUR 4,851. - 1º Primaria (ages 6–7): Monthly EUR 535 — Standard annual EUR 5,350 — Early-payment EUR 5,243. - 2º Primaria (ages 7–8): Monthly EUR 535 — Standard annual EUR 5,350 — Early-payment EUR 5,243. - 3º Primaria (ages 8–9): Monthly EUR 535 — Standard annual EUR 5,350 — Early-payment EUR 5,243. - 4º Primaria (ages 9–10): Monthly EUR 570 — Standard annual EUR 5,700 — Early-payment EUR 5,586. - 5º Primaria (ages 10–11): Monthly EUR 570 — Standard annual EUR 5,700 — Early-payment EUR 5,586. - 6º Primaria (ages 11–12): Monthly EUR 570 — Standard annual EUR 5,700 — Early-payment EUR 5,586. - 1º ESO (ages 12–13): Monthly EUR 610 — Standard annual EUR 6,100 — Early-payment EUR 5,978. - 2º ESO (ages 13–14): Monthly EUR 610 — Standard annual EUR 6,100 — Early-payment EUR 5,978. - 3º ESO (ages 14–15): Monthly EUR 625 — Standard annual EUR 6,250 — Early-payment EUR 6,125. - 4º ESO (ages 15–16): Monthly EUR 625 — Standard annual EUR 6,250 — Early-payment EUR 6,125. - 1º Bachillerato (ages 16–17): Monthly EUR 720 — Standard annual EUR 7,200 — Early-payment EUR 7,056. - 2º Bachillerato (ages 17–18): Monthly EUR 720 — Standard annual EUR 7,200 — Early-payment EUR 7,056. Per-term figures - The academic calendar for 2025–26 is organised into three main teaching periods. Per-term tuition figures below are calculated as one third of the standard annual tuition (monthly fee × 10, divided by 3) to match the school's three-term academic structure. Use these per-term figures as the school-year tuition divided into three equal terms. Examples (per term, rounded to the euro): - 1º Infantil — Per term approximately EUR 1,650 (standard annual EUR 4,950 ÷ 3). - 1º Primaria — Per term approximately EUR 1,783 (standard annual EUR 5,350 ÷ 3). - 1º Bachillerato — Per term approximately EUR 2,400 (standard annual EUR 7,200 ÷ 3). Billing schedule and payment terms - Monthly fee payments are accepted only via direct debit. Returned direct debits incur a charge of EUR 6. Any invoice unpaid after 15 days will be considered a debt and will accrue interest at 3% on the outstanding amount. - Early-payment option: a 2% discount on the annual tuition (10-month total) is applied if the annual amount is paid by bank transfer before the stated deadline (example: by 31 July 2025 for the 2025–26 year). The school publishes the bank details for this transfer. Proof of payment should be emailed as instructed by the school. Boarding - Boarding is not listed as a service or charge in the school's tuition schedule; no boarding fees are applicable. Other compulsory or optional costs - School dining service (lunch): EUR 178 (listed as a fee). The school indicates the dining service is compulsory for all students and the dining charge is included in the fee schedule. - Bus service: EUR 185 (round-trip) and a one-way bus option EUR 100. - External examinations: fees for external examinations are not included in tuition and are charged separately. - Overnight trips: trips with overnight stays incur additional charges. - Books and school supplies: not included in the tuition fee; these are charged to families as required. - Uniform: wearing the school uniform is compulsory at all stages. The school has a transition period for old and new uniforms; only the new uniform will be permitted from September 2026. Costs for uniforms are additional to tuition. Sibling discounts - A 5% discount on tuition is applied to the second child enrolled. A 15% discount on tuition is applied to the third and subsequent children. Refund information - The annual place reservation fee (EUR 360) is explicitly non-refundable. The enrolment fee is a one-off payment for the student's school life; the fee schedule presents it as a one-off charge. Specific refund policies for other fees are governed by the school's terms and conditions and the school's published policies. Fee payment options and practical instructions - Monthly tuition: direct debit only. Returned direct debits are charged EUR 6. - Annual early-payment option: bank transfer to the school's specified account (Bankinter). The school provides the IBAN and SWIFT for early-payment transfers and requests proof of payment by email for reconciliation. - Invoices unpaid after 15 days accrue interest at 3% on the outstanding amount.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details British National Curriculum taught with Steiner-Waldorf orientation and mindfulness integration; English is the medium of instruction. The primary curriculum offers a balanced mix of academics, art, music, drama, handwork and movement; Main Lesson blocks are used and the learning is holistic rather than fragmented. Subjects include maths, English, science, Spanish, Valenciano, German, music, art, crafts, ICT and PSHE, with language development support as needed. The transition to secondary maintains the Main Lesson style and introduces more formal study; the secondary program follows the English National Curriculum with Steiner-Waldorf and mindfulness influences, preparing students for IGCSE at age 16 and A levels at age 18, with subject options across core and arts subjects; English remains the medium of instruction and assessments include external examinations such as IGCSE and A levels.	Curriculum details Magno International School is a multilingual school with Spanish and English as the primary languages of instruction. Language learning begins in early childhood with near-total immersion and the balance of English and Spanish becomes more even as students progress. German and French are introduced from Year 2 of Early Education, and from Year 5 of Primary they choose which language to continue toward fluency. The school offers two Baccalaureate pathways for ages 16–18: the Spanish National Baccalaureate and an International A-Level Programme. Magno is an official preparation centre for Cambridge English qualifications, DELF/DALF, and Goethe-Institut certificates. For Sixth Form, the International A-Level Programme combines on-campus support with online learning to enable access to Spanish and international universities, including UNED.
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Exam results	Exam results IGCSE results are published annually. In 2025 overall 71% of entries achieved grades 9-4, with 67% in Science and 77% in Maths; 100% achieved 9-4 in English 2nd language. In 2024 overall 92.4% achieved grades 9-1, with 100% achieving 9-6 in German and 9-5 in English 1st language. (Subject and year specific figures are reported for multiple subjects in recent years.)	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression In secondary, graduates are adaptable and well-prepared for diverse higher education paths with opportunities within Spain and across the globe.	Higher education progression Magno offers two Sixth Form pathways: the Spanish National Baccalaureate and an International A-Level Programme. The A-Level track is delivered online in partnership with the National Extension College (NEC, UK), with on-campus enrichment activities and tutorials. The Baccalaureate and A-Level options provide university entry routes to Spanish and international universities, including direct access to Spanish universities via UNED.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Enrichment opportunities include writing contests, reading clubs, and guest author sessions, nurturing curiosity and communication skills. Magno is an official preparation centre for Cambridge English qualifications (B1–C1), DELF/DALF (French), and Goethe-Institut (German).
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
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Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Complete the online Enquiry Form. The school will respond with an invitation to a personal or online interview. The enquiry form is available online or by request from the administration office. 2. After submitting the application form, parents are invited for a visit to the school for more information and continuation of the admission process. This visit provides an opportunity to learn more about AIS and the next steps in the admissions process. 3. AIS welcomes children aged 6-18 years. Children can enrol at AIS up to Class 6 without needing to know English, but they must have a basic level of spoken and listening English when entering Class 7. If they enter Class 8 with a low level of English, intensive after-school classes are required, and progress will be assessed at the end of the first term to decide whether they can reach the level required to enter Year 9 and prepare for GCSE. 4. All classes are taught in English, except for languages, gardening and crafts.	Admissions 1. Enquire or Book a visit. Start your journey by completing the online enquiry form to register interest or book a personal school tour. Enter your email address and provide your details and your child's information. Our dedicated admissions team will contact you shortly after submission. After you enquire, you'll receive updates about school news, open days, and upcoming events. 2. School Tour. Experience our school first-hand with a personal tour guided by a member of our admissions team. Explore classrooms and facilities, meet our teachers and academic staff, and get a feel for school life. You may ask questions during the tour. 3. Start your Application. Submit your child's application through the Admissions Portal, which remains open for the duration of the journey. Log in to view progress and submit documents; once forms are submitted and signed, edits are not possible. Each child requires a separate application, and the portal shows all applications in progress. Have ready a copy of the child's passport/DNI/NIE or birth certificate, a copy of the parents' passport/DNI/NIE, the child's most recent school report, and a vaccination card for Pre-School. 4. Offer and Acceptance. After review, a formal offer is issued via the Admissions Portal. You will be invited to sign our Terms & Conditions and pay the Enrolment and Transcript Fees. The school reserves the right to request an entry test and/or a personal interview with your child as part of the admissions process.
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