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Britt Academy

Mexico, Playa del Carmen

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 293
Type Co-educational
Opened 2015
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish
Typical class size 16
Strengths STEM, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Britt Academy, Playa del Carmen, is a bilingual international day school for ages 3 to 18. It delivers the Mexican National Curriculum (SEP) through the Knotion Education platform, with competencies organized into Communication and Expression, Scientific Perspective, and Social Participation. A Language Centre supports mastery of English and Spanish, while technology-driven learning aligns to the UN SDGs. In Primary and Junior High, core subjects (Spanish, English, Maths, Science) are taught in an integrated, creative framework alongside digital Global Citizenship and Robotics; High School adds business and enterprise skills such as finance and marketing. Britt Academy is part of Orbital Education, a UK-based group accredited by COBIS and CIS; in 2019 Orbital Education received the Queen's Award for Enterprise. Facilities include small classes, technology labs, a 450-seat auditorium, STEAM and robotics rooms, pools, and extensive sports courts. Extras include STEAM activities, languages, and performing arts through after-school clubs and cultural trips.

Prolongación 115 Avenida Sur, Manzana 1 Lote 1, La Joya Linda, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico

The Essentials

Britt Academy has 293 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Prolongación 115 Avenida Sur, La Joya Linda, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Stages
Preschool (Kindergarten), Primary, Junior High, High School

Type
Bilingual international day school

Pupil Nationality Mix
Local and international students
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Most students bring packed lunches from home; the school also offers food for days when a packed lunch is forgotten. The food is provided by caterers who prioritize nutrition, using seasonal, fresh ingredients without additives or excessive sugar, with vegetarian options available. There is no nut-free policy, and the school asks that any allergies or dietary requirements be communicated.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of Orbital Education, an internationally acclaimed group of schools.
Fees
Application fees
- No publicly published, confirmed application fee amount for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year is available. The school's admissions information includes a line that describes a non-refundable application fee (stated there as “A non-refundable application fee of 100.000 HUF” in the text found), but that figure appears as part of an admissions template and is not presented as a definitive, current fee schedule for this campus.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group)
- No publicly published tuition schedule showing amounts per term or per year group for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years is available. There are no confirmed per-term or per-year tuition figures published in the school's public materials.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No publicly published, detailed billing schedule or payment-term policy (for example: number of instalments, due dates, penalties for late payment) is available for 2026/27 or 2025/26. The admissions pages reference standard offer, registration and deposit steps but do not provide a publicised fee timetable or explicit payment-term table.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- No boarding programme or boarding fees are published. The school is presented as a day school for ages 3–18 and no boarding fee schedule is available.

Other costs or fees (uniform, materials, transport, extracurricular, meals, insurance, deposits, capital contributions)
- No confirmed, published breakdown of additional compulsory or optional fees (uniform, transport, lunch, extracurricular activity fees, learning materials, technology fees, deposits or capital contributions) for 2026/27 or 2025/26 is publicly available. The publicly visible materials do not list amounts for these items.

Refund information
- The admissions text includes a statement that an application fee is non-refundable (the text shows a non-refundable application fee in the admissions template), but there is no published, detailed refund policy for registration, tuition, deposits or other fees available in the public admissions materials reviewed.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, local currency requirements)
- No publicly published list of accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, local-currency payment or international transfer instructions) or banking details for fee payment are available in the school's public materials. Contact details for the admissions office and an online application pathway are published, but specific payment methods and payment instructions are not published.

Brief summary of findings
- A search of the school's publicly available pages — including the home page, contact and admissions/application pages — did not locate a published fee schedule or a confirmed fee table for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26). The only fee-like figures found appear within admissions template text (example: amounts shown in Hungarian Forints), which cannot be relied upon as a definitive, current fee schedule for this campus. Because no confirmed fee amounts, payment schedules, boarding fees or ancillary-fee breakdowns are publicly posted, specific numeric fee details cannot be provided here.
Academics

Britt Academy teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
All students learn through the Knotion Education platform to deliver the Mexican National Curriculum (SEP). The competencies are organized into three hubs: Communication and Expression, Scientific Perspective, and Social Participation. Knotion integrates technology with science and emotional learning and is bilingual, supported by a Language Centre to help students master English and Spanish. Primary and Junior High employ an integrated, creative approach with core subjects (Spanish, English, Maths, Science) plus Global Citizenship and Robotics; High School adds business and enterprise skills such as finance, marketing, and sales for real-world preparation. Britt Academy is the only Playa del Carmen school using Knotion Education Platform, with technology at the centre of learning and alignment to the UN SDGs 2030.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes provide a personal education with close teacher-student interaction and tailored support.

Higher Education Progression
Many Britt students go on to top universities including Anahuac de Cancún, Anahuac de Merida, La Salle, La UVM, and La Facultad De Medicina UNAM. The school also partners with Coursera to offer courses from Yale University, Princeton University, The University of Edinburgh, Imperial College London, The University of Manchester, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, The Hong Kong University, University of Michigan, and The Museum of Modern Art.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school develops social and emotional skills to enable students to become better human beings. It promotes emotional self-regulation by providing necessary skills and teachings, including the lesson that peace, tolerance and respect are essential to success. The environment is friendly and safe, helping students develop awareness and care for their environment. The approach is humanistic and integrated with technology, merging science and consciousness to support social and emotional development.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches in a bilingual manner with instruction in English and Spanish. The Language Centre provides additional Spanish language support to meet individual needs. International students, for whom Spanish is a second language, are supported to master Spanish and engage fully in school life.

Mental Wellbeing
A friendly and safe learning environment supports mental wellbeing. Social and emotional skills development and emotional self-regulation are emphasized to help students feel secure, included and respected. The school fosters peace, tolerance and respect as part of its wellbeing approach.

Safeguarding
The school has a Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy. It also maintains Health and Safety, Online Safety, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and related policies to safeguard students.
Parent Experience

History
Britt Academy, Playa del Carmen is an Orbital Education School. Orbital Education was founded by Kevin McNeany in 2008. It owns and operates a fast-growing group of international schools in Hungary, Slovenia, Spain, Albania, Russia, Qatar, China, Mexico and Ecuador, with expansion planned in the GCC. Based in the UK head office in Cheshire, the group guides and develops its schools with expertise and accredits them through bodies such as COBIS and CIS. In 2019 Orbital Education was honoured with the Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade.

Community
Britt Academy maintains an active community life through regular news and events. Notable events include the Britt Lego Challenge (June 17, 2025), Forming Tomorrow's Leaders (April 3, 2025) and Britt Open Day (February 14, 2025). For its 10th anniversary, Britt Academy organized the Britt-Rally, a family competition with over 70 participating families. Cultural and community activities include Saving Christmas at Britt Academy (December 9, 2024) and Living the Day of the Dead (November 13, 2024). Graduation ceremonies were held on July 17, 2024.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Primary School consists of FS, KS1 and KS2 classes with multiple form entry. All teaching groups are small and supported by TAs, LSAs, SEN and EAL specialists who support the National Curriculum and EY Framework. The school has state-of-the-art facilities to support teaching, including the latest touch screen technology, technology labs, and art facilities, with carefully landscaped indoor and outdoor play areas. Additional facilities include a 450-seat auditorium/theatre, STEAM & robotics room, swimming pool, training pool, and courts for badminton, volleyball, tennis, basketball, and a full-size football pitch.

Sports Facilities
Facilities for sport include a swimming pool, training pool, badminton, volleyball, tennis and basketball courts, and a full-size football pitch.

Academic Facilities
The school provides a British-style education based on the English National Curriculum. Technology labs and art facilities support the curriculum, and small class sizes are complemented by TAs, LSAs, SEN and EAL specialists who assist with the National Curriculum and EY Framework.

Extra Curricular Facilities
STEAM & robotics room provides opportunities for hands-on STEAM activities, and the 450-seat auditorium/theatre supports performances and events.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school runs after-school co-curricular activities outside the classroom, including debating, journalism, languages, and more.

Arts & Creative
The school provides opportunities in music and the arts as part of the after-school programme.

Cultural & Language
Languages are offered as part of after-school activities, and trips provide culturally enriching experiences.

Social & Hobbies
Cooking and volunteering are offered, along with other clubs such as debating and journalism.

Community & Service
Volunteering is offered as part of the extra-curricular programme.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
A wide range of sports is offered, with emphasis on physical health for mental wellbeing. Activities start after school and last one hour; one free activity is included per student, with two sessions per week.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Spanish are the core languages of instruction with a bilingual foundation introduced from Kindergarten. Additional Spanish language support is available through the Language Centre to assist international students. Students can earn Cambridge certifications in Grades 6, 9, and 12, and Britt Academy partners with International House to quality‑assure English language teaching.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches in English and Spanish. The teaching method is bilingual, with teachers and students using both languages in instruction. Spanish language support is provided through a Language Centre to help international students master Spanish. The aim is for all students to communicate effectively in both languages within the school and the broader community.
Admissions

Admissions
STEP 1: Submit an Enquiry. You can register your interest by completing the online enquiry form. After submission, the admissions team will be in touch to provide further information and can arrange a visit to Britt Academy. You will be invited to community events and open days. STEP 2: School Tour. The admissions team will take you on a personal tour of the facilities. During the visit you will see the school's classrooms and facilities and meet a member of the academic team. STEP 3: Start your Application. Apply via the online admissions portal. The portal remains open for the duration of the admissions journey and guides you through the process. You can log in to view progress and upload documents; once you submit forms and sign documents, edits are no longer possible. If you have previously enquired, use the same email to log in to avoid duplicates. The following documents are required: copy of child's passport and birth certificate; copies of parents'/guardians' passports; your child's most recent school report. STEP 4: Offer and Acceptance. After reviewing the application and documents, a place will be offered if available. The offer is issued via the admissions portal. To secure the place, sign the terms and conditions and pay the initial fees. The school reserves the right to request an entry test and/or personal interview with your child as part of the admissions process. Main Line: +52 984 122 7385. Address: Prolongación 115 Avenida Sur, Manzana 1 Lote 1, La Joya Linda, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Office hours: Monday to Friday 07:00-15:00; During school holidays 07:00-15:00.
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