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Spain, Cadiz
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The school supports social and emotional development through its Learning.First approach, which personalises learning and recognises each child's strengths and potential. Students build confidence by developing communication and collaboration skills across the curriculum. The programme includes coding, public speaking, chess and volunteering, which foster leadership, teamwork and resilience. The school emphasises becoming bilingual and global citizens, with a strong focus on interpersonal skills learned through collaboration across languages and cultures. The school is part of the International Schools Partnership network, which connects students and staff to ideas and experiences that strengthen the school community.
Gifted and Talented Programme supports students with exceptional abilities in partnership with Talentum. Early and accurate identification uses tests to identify high abilities and enable timely intervention. Personalised learning pathways include maker projects, Fab Lab activities and specialised workshops. Teachers receive specialised training in gifted education to tailor lessons to academic, emotional and creative needs. Family informative talks help families understand and support their child's learning journey. Project-based Talentum projects foster creativity, critical thinking and collaboration.
English, Spanish and French are used as languages of instruction from Early Years through to Secondary. Early Years immerse children in English as the primary language of instruction, with dedicated French lessons from the start. Primary School follows a bilingual curriculum with most subjects taught in English, while Mathematics and Spanish are delivered in Spanish. French continues as a third language and Cambridge English exams are integrated to strengthen proficiency. In Secondary School English instruction is tailored to students' proficiency levels, with Spanish gaining focus in the final years, and French remaining part of the curriculum. Translanguaging practices enable students to use home languages alongside English, Spanish and French, and professional development supports teachers in multilingual teaching.
The school prioritises students' safety and wellbeing, creating a nurturing environment where they can thrive emotionally and physically. On-site medical support provides an on-site nurse station for first aid, health checks and emergency care. The safeguarding program includes regular staff training in child protection and emotional distress recognition, and peer-led support and awareness programs that empower students to look out for one another. Cyber safety education and secure digital systems protect students online.
The safeguarding team includes designated safeguarding leads and deputy leads. Clear safeguarding policies and trained staff ensure consistent safeguarding procedures. Rigorous recruitment safeguarding procedures ensure staff undergo background checks and safeguarding training. On-site medical support provides health checks and emergency care. Peer-led support and awareness programs empower students to look out for one another. Ongoing staff training in child protection and emotional distress recognition is provided, along with cyber safety education and secure digital systems.
El Altillo International School in Spain educates students from ages 1 to 18 with a trilingual program in Spanish, English and French from early years to the Baccalaureate. In Early Years, 1 to 5, the International Early Years Curriculum guides language learning through play and discovery. Primary School, ages 5 to 12, uses the International Primary Curriculum, providing immersive languages, hands on projects and creative exploration. Secondary School, ages 12 to 16, follows IB Middle Years Programme, emphasizing thinking and leadership through robotics, debate, sport and arts, with a Gifted and Talented Programme run with Talentum. Baccalaureate, ages 16 to 18, integrates the National Baccalaureate with the IB Diploma Programme. The school is approved by the MEC, part of the International Schools Partnership network, and hosts a Fab Lab and Jr. Maker Space for hands on STEM learning. Cambridge English exams and translanguaging underpin daily practice and future readiness globally.
