Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1000 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
24 |
| Most common nationality |
Spanish |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
84% |
| Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
Yes, support classes are offered in the three languages we work with at the school: English, Spanish and French |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
- Fab Lab – Digital Fabrication Lab
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| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes. We are a secular school but we offer religious education with an optional subject. Catholic Religion |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Very good. There are pupils from different cultures or religions. There are pupils who opt for Catholic education and others who don't. There is a very international and respectful atmosphere |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, International Baccalaureate
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| Results in these examinations |
Every year the results are published, and they are really good |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
They usually recommend reviewing what they have learnt. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Daily review of the day's learning is recommended |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. We have a department that supports some needs. We have a High Abilities programme |
| Learning support offered |
Classroom for personalised work, specific workshops, material and student follow-up. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Through personalised monitoring, we work as a team, family and school, to provide our students with the best experience with highly qualified staff |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, the admission policy states that tests (especially language tests), a student-family interview and a review of academic records are carried out. Depending on the stage, a placement test may be requested |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Level tests.
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| Waiting list |
Admission is subject to availability of places and is managed by Admissions; for full courses it is customary to create a waiting list |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
The school has an open enrolment period throughout the year, so that we can attend to the requests of families with geographical mobility, etc. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, the school accepts applications throughout the year, which means that students can join the school during the course if there is a place available |
| School start time |
9:00 |
| School finish time |
17:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Before the school day we have an extra service of morning class starting at 7.30 am. |
| School bus service available |
Yes. We have 11 bus routes serving pupils from all over the province and the south of Seville. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, students with allergies, intolerances or sensitivity to gluten who require a special diet must inform the school so it can offer them a menu adapted to their needs. We also have a special menu for vegetarians and also for infants and toddlers, a course in which the family is accompanied in the introduction of food. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Football, paddel, skating, pickleball, chess, rugby, coding and robotics, triathlon, music, ballet, rhythmic gymnast and flamingo |
| Sports activities included |
Chess. In addition, our pupils have two subjects, physical education and sports, through which they learn and practice different sports such as football, padel, volleyball and athletics among others |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Biblioteca
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| Sports facilities at the school |
- Seven-a-side football pitch with artificial turf
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Founded in 1998, El Altillo International School is a private, non-confessional, liberal school in Cádiz that delivers a trilingual (EnglishSpanish–French) education through immersive learning. Our vision is to be leaders in education in Andalusia and a benchmark for academic quality, values and principles. Our mission is to educate citizens committed to learning, knowledge and universal values so they thrive in a changing, global society. We offer holistic development—academics, arts, sport and service—within a values-driven, sustainable culture (Eco-School/Green Flag), and belong to International Schools Partnership. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The school promotes excellence, advanced learning and full creative development for its students. It also gives them the knowledge and skills to prepare their academic and professional careers in the demanding world of tomorrow. |
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