Spain, Alicante
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AIS International School is a privately owned British School with a Steiner-Waldorf inspired educational model. It follows the British National Curriculum complemented by a Steiner-Waldorf perspective and integrated Mindfulness practices, emphasising a holistic education balancing a solid academic foundation, artistic expression and socio-emotional development. Learning is delivered through cooperation with an experienced teaching team and a personalised approach to the wellbeing of each student. AIS is a vibrant, multicultural and inclusive community with intrinsic parent involvement.
AIS engages with its community through gallery events, trimester celebrations, fayres and local festivities, and family excursions and trips. The AIS school year calendar for 2025/2026 outlines these events and regular community activities.
Parental participation is encouraged; parents participate in project teams for community activities, on school trips and excursions, collaborate with the school including volunteering in the cafeteria and on the playground, and take part in a weekly crafts group.
AIS International School is a privately owned British school with a Steiner-Waldorf inspired educational model for students aged 6 to 18. The curriculum blends the British National Curriculum with Steiner-Waldorf orientation and mindfulness, with English as the medium of instruction. In Primary, learning follows the Main Lesson approach; students keep Main Lesson books and teachers often stay with the same class for years. The Primary programme combines academics, art, music, drama, handwork and movement. The Secondary programme maintains the Main Lesson style while adding more formal study and follows the English National Curriculum, incorporating Steiner-Waldorf and mindfulness influences. AIS prepares students for IGCSE at 16 and A levels at 18, offering subjects across core and arts areas; English remains the language of instruction. The school promotes outdoor-friendly learning in a multicultural, inclusive community with parent involvement, seasonal festivals, residential trips and mindfulness woven into daily life for the whole school.