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Mexico, Playa Del Carmen
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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.
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.
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.
